DSWD Bicol’s Angel in Red Vests from Sustainable Livelihood Program assist eligible beneficiaries of Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) amounting to PHP 20,000 in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, on November 29, 2024. The LSG aimed to aid fisherfolk and farmers in restoring livelihoods after recent typhoons. Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte – The Bicol Region is in continue reading : DSWD Bicol Launches Recovery Phase with Livelihood Settlement Grants for Typhoon-Affected Families
Rising from the Storm: Abaca Farmers Find Hope in DSWD Assistance Programs
Growing abaca is no easy feat. Known as “Manila hemp,” this world-renowned fiber requires immense patience and effort to cultivate. Farmers must wait three to four years for abaca plants to mature, tending to them with care despite the high costs of cultivation. Once harvested, the fibers undergo a labor-intensive process to be dried and stripped—a continue reading : Rising from the Storm: Abaca Farmers Find Hope in DSWD Assistance Programs
DSWD Bicol Honors Partners for Their Unwavering Support of the Sustainable Livelihood Program
DSWD Bicol honors proactive local government units, national government agencies, and other internal stakeholders during the Sustainable Livelihood Program’s (SLP) Special Projects Year-End Performance Assessment on Thursday, November 21, at the Apple Peach Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, continue reading : DSWD Bicol Honors Partners for Their Unwavering Support of the Sustainable Livelihood Program
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian Arrives in Camarines Sur to Visit Typhoon Kristine Victims
𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 – On October 25, 2024, Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) arrived in Camarines Sur to assess the impact of Typhoon Kristine and provide direct support to internally displaced persons (IDPs). His visit included stops at the evacuation centers in Pili Provincial Capitol and Naga City, continue reading : DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian Arrives in Camarines Sur to Visit Typhoon Kristine Victims
SLP PARTICIPANTS & ASSOCIATIONS WRAP UP WEEK WITH ₱95K IN SALES
Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) participants and associations, together with the dedicated DSWD Bicol SLP personnel, successfully wrapped up the week with a total of ₱95,163 in sales, showcasing their locally produced goods during a recent bazaar. Their efforts highlight the economic empowerment and entrepreneurial skills fostered through the program. BICOL, PHILIPPINES – The Department of continue reading : SLP PARTICIPANTS & ASSOCIATIONS WRAP UP WEEK WITH ₱95K IN SALES
DSWD Bicol Enhances Livelihood Opportunities in Albay Through Store Openings and SLPA Launches
DSWD Bicol Regional Director leads Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting and Turnover of Community Store in Barangay Uno, Malilipot, Albay funded by the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) amounting to PHP 300,000. ALBAY PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, in collaboration with Local Government Units (LGUs), recently hosted a series of impactful continue reading : DSWD Bicol Enhances Livelihood Opportunities in Albay Through Store Openings and SLPA Launches
From Waste to Wealth: Bagahanglad United Group SLPA’s Livelihood Project Sparks Economic and Environmental Change
An SLP participant practices the technical aspects of charcoal briquette production during training in San Jacinto, Masbate. San Jacinto, Masbate — In a dynamic effort to foster local entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship, DSWD Bicol’s Sustainable Livelihood Program has partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Forest Products Research and Development Institute continue reading : From Waste to Wealth: Bagahanglad United Group SLPA’s Livelihood Project Sparks Economic and Environmental Change
From Freshman to Degree Holder: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
“Ako ang tatapos sa kahirapan ng aming pamilya,” a popular Filipino phrase on social media, is more than just a trend for Bryan Soriano from Monreal, Masbate. For him, it represents a powerful source of inspiration to persevere with his studies despite financial challenges. It’s a goal he is determined to achieve. Bryan has continue reading : From Freshman to Degree Holder: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
DSWD Bicol SLP namahagi ng livelihood grants sa mga pamilya ng PDLs sa Legazpi City Jail
DSWD Field Office V Regional Director, Norman S. Laurio shares the agency’s commitment in protecting the rights of the persons deprived with liberty (PDLs) in the Bicol. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – Ang Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, katuwang ang Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region continue reading : DSWD Bicol SLP namahagi ng livelihood grants sa mga pamilya ng PDLs sa Legazpi City Jail
DSWD Bicol’s P485K SLP Grants Ignite New Livelihood Projects in Albay
SLPAs in Albay marked the launch of their community retail stores with a total Seed Capital Fund of PHP 485,000. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) continues to empower communities through livelihood opportunities that drive economic growth and enhance food security in Albay. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – The continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s P485K SLP Grants Ignite New Livelihood Projects in Albay