From Waived 4Ps Beneficiary to Global Advocate: The Inspiring Journey of Hanelie M. Lopez

In a story that encapsulates the essence of resilience, dedication, and the transformative power of education, Hanelie M. Lopez’s journey from being a waived beneficiary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) to representing the Philippines in the Luxembourg Global Learning Event is nothing short of remarkable. Born into a family reliant on the support continue reading : From Waived 4Ps Beneficiary to Global Advocate: The Inspiring Journey of Hanelie M. Lopez

4P’s Parent Leaders install Grievance Box in a remote area of Ligao City to amplify community voices

In a remote corner of Ligao City, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) has taken a groundbreaking step toward inclusive governance with the installation of a Grievance Box at Sitio Tambac, Maonon through the Pantawid Parent Leaders. This initiative aims to encourage active and broad citizenship engagement in the program’s implementation. Situated in an accessible continue reading : 4P’s Parent Leaders install Grievance Box in a remote area of Ligao City to amplify community voices

DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to 90 public market fire victims of Iriga City

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, in partnership with the Iriga City government, provided cash relief assistance to a total of 90 public market fire victims on February 5, 2024. The identified vendors were tent stall owners who were greatly affected by the fire that occurred past midnight of February 2, 2024. continue reading : DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to 90 public market fire victims of Iriga City

Building the Blocks of Life: Nurturing the well-being of BP2 program family beneficiary

Building the foundation of a family requires a resilient core to create a sturdy structure with support, understanding, and love.  In the heart of Barangay Gabas, Buhi, Camarines Sur, Mike Anthony Castillo, 28, a father of two (2) daughters proved it was possible. Originally, Mike worked as a vegetable farmer in Antipolo, Rizal but due continue reading : Building the Blocks of Life: Nurturing the well-being of BP2 program family beneficiary

Threads of Community Empowerment: A BP2 program beneficiary’s weave of opportunities for villagers

Inside the quiet and quaint village of Barangay Peñafrancia in the town of Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, the rhythmic taps of sewing machines loudly resonate with the lush greenery rice fields that became the source of hope and dreams. As yards of fabric were glided through the needle, Maricris Manalo, 42, guided the seamstresses and continue reading : Threads of Community Empowerment: A BP2 program beneficiary’s weave of opportunities for villagers

From urban grind to setting up an unconventional sari-sari store: Cath Food Products

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected a lot of industries, particularly to different sectors such as hospitality, travel, entertainment, and construction which resulted in disruptions, closures, and job losses wherein workers have faced unemployment. Catherine Serrano, 45, and her husband have met the effects of the pandemic as they were laid off from their work in continue reading : From urban grind to setting up an unconventional sari-sari store: Cath Food Products

DSWD Field Office V intensifies relief efforts for Shear Line-affected Fisherfolks in Bicol Region

Calabanga, Camarines Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development – Field Office V continues its relief distribution efforts to address the needs of the shear line-affected communities in the Bicol region. On February 1, 2024, a total of Php 1,331,819.27 worth of Family Food Packs (FFPs) was distributed to 1,997 fisherfolk in the continue reading : DSWD Field Office V intensifies relief efforts for Shear Line-affected Fisherfolks in Bicol Region

DSWD, MCC visit KALAHI-CIDSS sub-project in Camarines Sur

To assess the impact of Community-Driven Development (CDD), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and U.S. Embassy visited the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) sub-project in San Antonio, Bombon, Camarines Sur on Wednesday (January 31). The visit aimed at gaining insights continue reading : DSWD, MCC visit KALAHI-CIDSS sub-project in Camarines Sur