โ๐๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ช๐ด ๐๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ท๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ฆ๐ค๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ (๐๐๐) ๐ช๐ด ๐๐ฐ๐ฅโ๐ด ๐จ๐ช๐ง๐ต ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ฎ๐ฆ.โ Ms. Jennylou B. Barrameda, longest CIS employee in service, reminisced about her journey after 14 years of service (11 years as a Social Worker) in the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region, particularly in Crisis Intervention Section (CIS). Though she admitted continue reading : “From Mid-life Crisis to Angel in Red Vest”: Jennylou Barrameda’s Journey as Social Worker in DSWD CIS
DSWD FOV Haven for Women and Girls use Theater to celebrate Women’s Month
LIGAO CITYโResidents’ acting prowess shines through despite the rainy weather at the Haven for Women and Girls (HFWG) in Field Office V (FOV) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as they highlight the importance of a gender-affirming environment and safe space for women in a role-playing activity to close the Women’s Month continue reading : DSWD FOV Haven for Women and Girls use Theater to celebrate Women’s Month
Empowering Change: How Haven for Women and Girls Champions Values and Self-Reflection
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region remains committed to promoting the rights and welfare of vulnerable individuals. Whether through crisis response or daily support for its beneficiaries, the DSWD consistently pursues its mission of improving lives. At the forefront of this effort is the Haven for Women continue reading : Empowering Change: How Haven for Women and Girls Champions Values and Self-Reflection
DSWD Bicol Launches Recovery Phase with Livelihood Settlement Grants for Typhoon-Affected Families
DSWD Bicolโs 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 โ 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 forย 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 strippedโa 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 Programโs (SLP) Special Projects Year-End Performance Assessment on Thursday, November 21, at the Apple Peach Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY โ 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
๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ โ 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 โฑ95K 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 โฑ95,163 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 โฑ95K 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 SLPAโs 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 โ 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 SLPAโs Livelihood Project Sparks Economic and Environmental Change