DSWD Bicol’s 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 – The Bicol Region is in continue reading : DSWD Bicol Launches Recovery Phase with Livelihood Settlement Grants for Typhoon-Affected Families
Tiwi, Albay adopts CDD strategy through an ordinance
The Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Tiwi, Albay has institutionalized the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) through an ordinance. The Municipal Ordinance No. 14-2024 also known as an Ordinance Institutionalizing the CDD Principles continue reading : Tiwi, Albay adopts CDD strategy through an ordinance
DSWD Bicol’s SLP Supports Aftercare Program for RPWUDs
DSWD Bicol Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) orients 405 Recovered Persons who Used Drugs (RPWUDs) about the program during the LGU-Libmanan’s Aftercare Program on November 14 and 19, 2024. To support the reintegration of Recovered Persons Who Used Drugs (RPWUDs) into society, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s SLP Supports Aftercare Program for RPWUDs
Lighting the Way: How can a volunteer encourage others to participate in community development?
Youth play an important role in community development through their effort, creativity, determination, and passion. They also have the ability to bring in new ideas and fresh perspectives. One example of thousands of youth volunteers and leaders is Ferdinand Jan Garcia, a 25-year-old community volunteer of Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery continue reading : Lighting the Way: How can a volunteer encourage others to participate in community development?
Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods: LGU Casiguran’s Angat Kabuhayan Program and Its Holistic Support for DSWD Bicol’s SLP
DSWD Bicol SLP recognizes LGU Casiguran as the Best Local Government Unit (LGU) for the province of Sorsogon during the SLP’s Special Projects Year-End Performance Assessment last November 21, 2024. BICOL, PHILIPPINES – At the core of Casiguran, Sorsogon’s transformative journey in livelihood development is its Local Government Unit (LGU). Recognized by the Department of continue reading : Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods: LGU Casiguran’s Angat Kabuhayan Program and Its Holistic Support for DSWD Bicol’s SLP
DSWD Media Forum in Catanduanes Highlights Disaster Operations for Super Typhoon Pepito
Virac, Catanduanes – In time with ongoing disaster response operations for Super Typhoon Pepito, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V – Bicol Region conducted its annual Media Forum on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The forum provided a platform for the agency to discuss its disaster response operations in Catanduanes in greater continue reading : DSWD Media Forum in Catanduanes Highlights Disaster Operations for Super Typhoon Pepito
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 Program’s (SLP) Special Projects Year-End Performance Assessment on Thursday, November 21, at the Apple Peach Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – 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
PBBM Visits Catanduanes to Provide Relief Supplies and Cash Aid to Families Affected by the Super Typhoon Pepito
Virac, Catanduanes – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visited Catanduanes on November 19, 2024, to provide financial assistance to 500 households whose homes were damaged by Super Typhoon Pepito. In addition, he personally distributed essential relief supplies – the DSWD Family Food Packs (FFPs), to 1,000 families severely affected by the typhoon’s devastation. Each affected continue reading : PBBM Visits Catanduanes to Provide Relief Supplies and Cash Aid to Families Affected by the Super Typhoon Pepito
DSWD Chief Assures Immediate Relief Assistance for Families Affected by ‘Pepito’ in Catanduanes
In response to the directive of President Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr., the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is ensuring immediate relief assistance for families impacted by Super Typhoon Pepito in the province of Catanduanes, as announced by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Monday, November 18. “On top of the 10,000 Family Food continue reading : DSWD Chief Assures Immediate Relief Assistance for Families Affected by ‘Pepito’ in Catanduanes
DSWD SLP Bicol’s PHP 31M Livelihood Intervention Boosts Resilience and Recovery in Typhoon-Hit Communities
DSWD Regional Director Norman S. Laurio addressed the newly launched SLPAs in Sorsogon on November 13, 2024, regarding the safeguarding and allocation of the seed capital funding received from the Department. In response to Secretary Rex Gatchalian’s call for immediate action following recent typhoons in the Bicol Region, the Department of Social Welfare and continue reading : DSWD SLP Bicol’s PHP 31M Livelihood Intervention Boosts Resilience and Recovery in Typhoon-Hit Communities