Mangrove forests not only provide habitat for plants and animals, it also has the ability to mitigate disaster impacts from storms, flooding, and erosion. This ecosystem also supports sustainable livelihood for the coastal communities. To ensure the conservation and sustainable management of resources, communities are now taking active steps in protecting these habitats. One of continue reading : Initiating Mangrove Reforestation through Community Volunteerism with KALAHI-CIDSS
DSWD Bicol continues cash relief assistance payout for Shear Line-affected fishermen in Camarines Norte
Shearline-affected fisherfolk from Paracale, Camarines Norte happily receives cash relief assistance from DSWD AICS Staff. PARACALE, CAMARINES NORTE – With the challenges posed by the ongoing Shear Line phenomenon affecting fishermen in the area, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol remains steadfast in its commitment to providing assistance to those in need. continue reading : DSWD Bicol continues cash relief assistance payout for Shear Line-affected fishermen in Camarines Norte
DSWD Bicol provides aid to families affected by armed conflict in Del Gallego town, Camarines Sur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FO V) Regional Director, Norman Laurio, along with the Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) and the Camarines Sur Provincial SWAD Action Team, personally distributed additional relief assistance to the families affected by a recent armed conflict incident in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, on March continue reading : DSWD Bicol provides aid to families affected by armed conflict in Del Gallego town, Camarines Sur
DSWD Bicol holds 2nd redemption day for Food Stamp Program benes in Garchitorena, Cam Sur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol concluded the 2nd Redemption Day for the 190 beneficiaries of the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program (FSP) in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur from March 6 to 7. Beneficiaries from various barangays of Garchitorena have purchased healthy food items from DSWD-registered or -accredited retailers using their Electric continue reading : DSWD Bicol holds 2nd redemption day for Food Stamp Program benes in Garchitorena, Cam Sur
Sorsogon City honors 82 graduates of 4Ps in Pugay Tagumpay
The Local Government Unit of Sorsogon City warmly received the 82 graduates of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) on February 29, 2024, during the celebrated Pugay Tagumpay 2024 at the People’s Mansion Capitol Compound, Burabod, Sorsogon City. Along with this reception comes the assurance of the continuous provision of appropriate programs and services aimed continue reading : Sorsogon City honors 82 graduates of 4Ps in Pugay Tagumpay
DSWD Bicol’s AICS Program Empowers Women in Crisis Situations this Women’s Month
Jobie Lustado, a compassionate social worker from CIS-AICS Daet Satellite Office provides psychosocial debriefing to a survivor of violence against women and children, offering support and guidance on the journey to healing and recovery. DAET, CAMARINES NORTE – In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol region continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s AICS Program Empowers Women in Crisis Situations this Women’s Month
DSWD Bicol releases 2nd wave of assistance to fire-hit victims in Naga City
HELPING HANDS. Teresita Polillo, 71, extends gratitude to DSWD AICS Bicol Staff for the immediate relief aid provided to her during the Cash Relief Assistance Payout last February 29, 2024 at Brgy. Sabang, Naga City, Camarines Sur. NAGA CITY, CAMARINES SUR – In the aftermath of a devastating fire that ravaged Brgy. Sabang in Naga continue reading : DSWD Bicol releases 2nd wave of assistance to fire-hit victims in Naga City
DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to Shear Line affected Fisherfolks of Camarines Norte
Ms. Josie Matociños, Social Welfare Officer II, provides cash relief assistance to one shearline-affected fisherfolk from Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte during the weeklong AICS Offsite Serbisyo Payout (February 26-29, 2024). CAMARINES NORTE – In its commitment to prompt and compassionate service delivery, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol distributed cash relief continue reading : DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to Shear Line affected Fisherfolks of Camarines Norte
13.6K PWDs in Bicol Region benefit from DSWD’s cash-for-work program in 2023
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) provided PHP 46,992,450.00 aid to 13,621 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in 59 local government units (LGUs) of Bicol Region under the Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay – Cash-for-Work (KKB-CFW) program in 2023. Director continue reading : 13.6K PWDs in Bicol Region benefit from DSWD’s cash-for-work program in 2023
𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐅𝐎 𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐧
Bulan, Sorsogon – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V, through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), initiated the pilot implementation of the Digital Financial Literacy Program at Freedom Park on February 29, 2024, in Bulan, Sorsogon. This innovative initiative aims to bolster financial inclusivity and sustainability among 4Ps beneficiaries, in continue reading : 𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐅𝐎 𝐕 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟒𝐏𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐧