Read the various stories of communities and personal development of the Bicolanos and the role of KALAHI-CIDSS in sparking “burunyog” or unity in the communities. Download this compendium through the link provided below: Burunyog Volume III

Leaving a place you’ve lived for years is a very hard decision to make especially when you have to move back to your hometown and start from scratch. For Rowena Casim, 42, and her husband, Cristoper, 41 who have lived in Makati City for more than a decade, it’s a different story. Before COVID-19 pandemic continue reading : Casim’s walk from dreams to reality

At a young age, we were taught how to sew using basic hand stitches with a needle, thread, and piece of fabric as a basic life skill. Beyond the stitches and patches we create when mending our clothes, we also learn how to take life one step at a time. Lerma Molin, 34, and her continue reading : Stitching the family’s journey

  A total of 400 beneficiaries of the Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program in Bicol Region received the Transitory Family Support Packages amounting to Php 15,392,750.00. The Department conducted payouts in 34 municipalities and cities from June 29, 2022 until July 27, 2022. The Transitory Family Support Package is a financial support ranging from Php continue reading : 400 BP2 Program beneficiaries in Bicol receive the aid

  Melchora Aquino, Josefa Llanes Escoda, and Gabriela Silang are some of the Filipino women who are known for their heroic acts and bravery. Melchora Aquino, popularly known as Tandang Sora, helped Katipuneros by providing them food and treating the wounded. Gabriela Silang is a warrior who led the revolt against the Spaniards while Josefa continue reading : The Tandang Sora of Patitinan

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) will be providing PhP 359,421,100.00 community grants under Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay – Cash for Work (KKB-CFW) modality in 20 municipalities in the Bicol Region. The selected Local Government Units (LGUs) are Capalonga, continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS to provide P359 million KKB-CFW grants in 20 LGUs of Bicol

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V organized the annual Media Forum and Tour in six (6) provinces of Bicol Region. The forum aims at informing the public, through its media partners, the agency’s targets, challenges encountered, and accomplishments from the first to fourth quarter of 2021 including the first quarter continue reading : DSWD Bicol holds 2022 Media Forum and Tour

Most of us have already heard the statement, “A person must stand up for what he or she believes is right”. Each human has his own set of moral principles and integrity tops it all. There are certain circumstances when the integrity of a person is put to test. One example is public procurement. Procuring continue reading : Why Berlita values integrity?

To minimize the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and serve as shelter for communities at risk during disasters, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) turned over the centralized COVID-19 quarantine facility or evacuation center in Canaman, Camarines Sur on June 17, continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS turns over P10.6 M isolation facility to Canaman, Camarines Sur

A true leader always seeks a better future for their community. In today’s generation,  the willingness of the youth becomes evident when it comes to community service. Social media platforms and other trends serve as a huge impact in their lifestyle. But a certain lady shows to everyone, from her young age until today,  that continue reading : Change Agents: How the young generations recalibrate the future