PBBM gives over PHP50M aid to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolks in Albay and Camarines Sur

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, DSWD Undersecretary for Operations Group, Monina Josefina H. Romualdez, DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, and other Local Government officials and representatives from various participating agencies joined President Marcos in the distribution ceremony. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – In his commitment to support those greatly affected farmers and fisherfolks by the continue reading : PBBM gives over PHP50M aid to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolks in Albay and Camarines Sur

From Struggles to Success: Myra Yanela’s Journey from Homemaker to Educator

“If you can dream it, you can achieve it,” for many, however, some dreams seem out of reach, especially when faced with financial struggles and competing priorities. Meet Myra P. Yanela, a 39-year-old woman married to Jonar A. Yanela. They reside in Brgy. Bakiad, Labo, Camarines Norte. The couple is blessed with three wonderful children: continue reading : From Struggles to Success: Myra Yanela’s Journey from Homemaker to Educator

4 SLP Assocations receive livelihood grants from DSWD Bicol

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) awarded livelihood grants to 4 SLP-organized associations each comprising of 30 members at Casiguran, Sorsogon today, June 3. SLP personnel were joined by Casiguran Mayor Hon. Maria Minez Hamor, Ms. Editha Huet of Casiguran MSWDO, and Mr. Nickson continue reading : 4 SLP Assocations receive livelihood grants from DSWD Bicol

DSWD Bicol extends aid to Fire-Hit Families in Camarines Sur

  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 67,605.04 on Sunday, June 2, 2024, to eight families affected by separate fire incidents in Camarines Sur. Eight residential houses were completely burned down, continue reading : DSWD Bicol extends aid to Fire-Hit Families in Camarines Sur

DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS provides multi-purpose facility in Libon

To mitigate the health outbreaks and strengthen climate change adaptation efforts, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) has unveiled the centralized quarantine facility or evacuation center with a project cost of PHP 21.51 million in Libon, Albay on continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS provides multi-purpose facility in Libon

DSWD FO V extends PHP1-M aid to TD Aghon-affected families and individuals in Bicol Region

                    Based on the latest DROMIC report submitted on May 27, 2024, a total of PHP1,024,903.50 worth of humanitarian aid provided by DSWD to the stranded passengers at various ports across the region. These assistance efforts include Family Food Packs (FFPs) contents being cooked to provide continue reading : DSWD FO V extends PHP1-M aid to TD Aghon-affected families and individuals in Bicol Region

DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS turns over P14-M evacuation center to Claveria

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) turned over the two-storey evacuation center to the municipality of Claveria, Masbate on Friday, May 24. The evacuation center was funded under the KALAHI-CIDSS National Community-Driven Development Program Additional Financing (NCDDP AF) continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS turns over P14-M evacuation center to Claveria

Synergy of Old and New Community Volunteers in Empowerment

The collective efforts of old community volunteers turned public servants and new community volunteers created a dynamic synergy in community development. This was proven by the community members of Barangay Baliuag Viejo in the town of Minalabac, Camarines Sur which formed the convergence of experienced wisdom and fresh energy that opened the door of transformative continue reading : Synergy of Old and New Community Volunteers in Empowerment