Mangroves are vital to coastal ecosystems because of their economic, social, and environmental benefits. Aside from being a haven for marine life, it serves as a natural coastal barrier of communities from the impacts of storm surges. Another significance of mangroves is their role in mitigating the effects of climate change. A mangrove can absorb continue reading : From Shores to Communities: Expanding stewardship towards Panganiban’s progress

  The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol has successfully disbursed P2.6 million in cash relief assistance to victims of fire incidents across the region in the first half of 2024. This significant support aims to help affected families recover and rebuild their lives.   Through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation continue reading : DSWD Bicol Disburses P2.6 Million in Cash Relief to Fire Victims in First Half of 2024

                  The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (DSWD FO 5), through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) and Municipal SWAD Action teams, provided relief assistance worth PHP 111,133.23 on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to 13 families affected by separate fire incidents in the continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to Fire Victims in Camarines Sur and Albay Province

                        Legazpi City – Out of the 15 recipient municipalities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 has successfully completed the implementation of Project LAWA and BINHI in its 12 partner Local Government Units in the Bicol Region. As of continue reading : 12 Partner LGUs complete DSWD’s Project LAWA at BINHI Implementation in the Bicol Region

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) honored exemplary community volunteers and partners during the 10th Regional BayanI Ka! Awards on Thursday, June 27 at Uma Hotel and Residences, Naga City, Camarines Sur.   The BayanI continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS lauds volunteers, partners in Bicol

The Community-Driven Development (CDD) Congress of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) is set to take place on June 26-27 at Summit Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The event will be participated by 76 municipalities continue reading : LGUs, Community Volunteers to unite in Community-Driven Development Congress of DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS

    Naga City – The Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (DSWD FO 5) conducted a training session on logistics and warehouse management for humanitarian supply chains from June 19 to 21, 2024, at Villa Rosita Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. 33 staff members continue reading : DSWD Bicol Capacitates LGUs and QRTs on Humanitarian Supply Chain Management in Camarines Sur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 has officially commenced handing over the LAWA at BINHI projects to its recipient Local Government Units (LGUs) across the Bicol Region. On June 19, 2024, DSWD FO V, through its Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) Project Development Officers, turned over 10 project sites of Project continue reading : DSWD Bicol Hands Over LAWA at BINHI Projects to LGUs

Iriga City – On Friday, June 14, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, a fire broke out in Barangay San Roque, Iriga City, resulting in the tragic death of a 68-year-old resident. The fire also affected five families and three business stall owners. The incident originated in a large house constructed primarily of light materials. These continue reading : DSWD Bicol sends help right away to fire victims in Iriga City, Camarines Sur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bicol, presented its 2024 accomplishments at the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum held earlier today. The event, attended by 33 media practitioners, provided a vital platform for the agency to highlight the extensive impact of its programs and continue reading : DSWD Bicol highlights 2024 accomplishments at ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum