After a series of social preparations, including consultations with partner agencies, strategic planning, coordination with recipient Local Government Units, and information dissemination, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FO V) has formally commenced the full-scale implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI in the Bicol Region. During the pilot launching continue reading : DSWD Bicol starts full-scale Project LAWA at BINHI implementation
1st Joint NAC and NTWG Field Visit for 2024 spurs efforts to strengthen Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program implementation in Sorsogon, Bicol Region
The province of Sorsogon, nestled in the scenic Bicol Region, served as the dynamic backdrop for the commencement of the 1st Joint National Advisory Council (NAC) and National Technical Working Group (NTWG) Field Visit 2024 on April 23, 2024. This groundbreaking event, panned to be an annual occurrence across different regions, endeavors to strengthen the continue reading : 1st Joint NAC and NTWG Field Visit for 2024 spurs efforts to strengthen Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program implementation in Sorsogon, Bicol Region
Bicol Regional agencies back DSWD FO V’s Project LAWA at BINHI implementation
DSWD Field Office 5’s Project LAWA at BINHI received a positive response from various regional/national agencies and stakeholders during the Convergence Planning and Budgeting under the Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) held in Naga City, Camarines Sur from April 24 to 26, 2024. During the activity, DSWD FO V officials introduced the importance of implementing continue reading : Bicol Regional agencies back DSWD FO V’s Project LAWA at BINHI implementation
DSWD Bicol responds to victims of a collapsed bridge in Manito, Albay
DSWD Bicol personnel, together with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Manito check on the victims of a collapsed bridge in Manito, Albay. LEGAZPI CITY – In the wake of the recent incident in Manito, Albay, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, in close partnership with the Local continue reading : DSWD Bicol responds to victims of a collapsed bridge in Manito, Albay
DSWD Bicol protects women, kids displaced by armed conflict in Jovellar, Albay
Social workers of the DSWD Field Office V facilitate play therapy as part of the psychosocial interventions provided to children evacuees affected by the armed conflict in Jovellar, Albay. In a heartwarming gesture, recreational and educational activities were organized by the DSWD Field Office 5 – Municipal Action Team in Jovellar to provide psychological continue reading : DSWD Bicol protects women, kids displaced by armed conflict in Jovellar, Albay
DSWD Bicol Regional Director calls for collaboration in supporting exiting 4Ps beneficiaries in Masbate
In a pivotal Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) Meetings, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, called upon partners from Local Government Units (LGU) San Pascual and Claveria, Masbate, to join hands in providing intervention to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries who are set to exit the program by continue reading : DSWD Bicol Regional Director calls for collaboration in supporting exiting 4Ps beneficiaries in Masbate
Eden’s Light for Home and Community
In the Filipino culture, mothers are called as “ilaw ng tahanan” or light of the home. Just like a light, it provides warmth, hope, strength, and guidance same with mothers to their children. Whatever challenges in her path, the resilience of a mother comes from her unwavering love for her children to move forward and continue reading : Eden’s Light for Home and Community
KALAHI-CIDSS: A Partner towards a Dream’s Fulfillment for an IP Community
Indigenous People’s community is one of the most vulnerable groups of people. A tribe who needs more attention and help to become responsive and resilient in life challenges. In this competitive time, giving them more attention is vital in building a bridge towards collective development all over the country. Barangay Villaflorida in the town of continue reading : KALAHI-CIDSS: A Partner towards a Dream’s Fulfillment for an IP Community
DSWD SLP participants in Mandaon, Masbate received livelihood training and additional aid from DSWD Bicol and partner agencies
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), together with LGU Mandaon of the province of Masbate and their Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO), Philippine National Police (PNP), Department of Agriculture (DA), Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), held a Capability Building Training cum Women’s continue reading : DSWD SLP participants in Mandaon, Masbate received livelihood training and additional aid from DSWD Bicol and partner agencies
Government agencies renew commitment to fighting hunger and poverty in Bicol Region
The Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) in Bicol Region, headed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as lead agency, held the Ceremonial Signing of the EPAHP Regional Memorandum of Understanding at A and A Bed and Breakfast Inn, Legazpi City, Albay on April 5, 2024. DSWD’s EPAHP is the national continue reading : Government agencies renew commitment to fighting hunger and poverty in Bicol Region