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 completed 1,358 sub-projects with a total grant of Php 742,895,485.60 benefiting 319,725 households in 2022. The sub-projects were identified through DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS’ planning process with the conduct of Participatory Situational Analysis continue reading : 319k households benefit from 1,358 sub-projects in Bicol
Pursuing Passion for Volunteerism
With a big heart to serve, Salve Tuyor, a 49-year-old resident of Barangay Sabangan, Caramoran, Catanduanes did not hesitate to allot her time and effort for the development of her community. Salve, who works as a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS), shares her knowledge and skills as a community volunteer of the Department of Social Welfare continue reading : Pursuing Passion for Volunteerism
DSWD Field Office V joins the Nationwide Simultaneous Payout for PWDs
The Field Office V joins the nationwide simultaneous payout with the theme, “BUHAYnihan: Buhay at Bayanihan para sa Mamamayan,” as part of the celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. To recognize the roles of PWDs in community development, the Department of the Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided Php 1,997,550.00 of cash assistance continue reading : DSWD Field Office V joins the Nationwide Simultaneous Payout for PWDs
Aiming to reduce all forms of vulnerability
Left: Amalia Torquator of San Vicente, Gigmoto, Catanduanes, one of the 50 CCAM-RRP beneficiaries in the municipality standing next to her newly-planted abaca suckers. Right: One of the abaca rehabilitation sites with planted abaca suckers during the monitoring visit last September 2022 Disaster risk mitigation can be done in various manners. In most cases, structural continue reading : Aiming to reduce all forms of vulnerability
For the community, by the community: mitigating impacts of hazards through participation
Left: The beneficiaries of RRP-CCAM in Barangay Wagdas, Pandan, Catanduanes during the monitoring visit of the mangrove rehabilitation project. Right: One of the propagules planted by the beneficiaries has grown leaves as photographed during the monitoring visit last September 15, 2022 Community participation is an important aspect of disaster prevention and mitigation. Community members have continue reading : For the community, by the community: mitigating impacts of hazards through participation
DSWD Bicol prepares for Mayon response
Left: Regional Director Norman S. Laurio attended a meeting with the City DRRM Office of Legazpi City last Monday, 10 October 2022 to discuss DSWD’s preparedness for response activities for Mt. Mayon. Right: RD Norman along the DSWD team visited various facilities to be used as Evacuation Centers should Mt. Mayon erupt Albay continue reading : DSWD Bicol prepares for Mayon response
Balidasyon ng Sambahayang Benepisyaryo ng 4Ps Isinasagawa na
Sa direktiba ng pamunuan ng Kagawarang ng Kagalingan at Pagpapaunlad Panlipunan o DSWD, ang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ay kasalukuyang nagsasagawa ng balidasyon sa buong bansa sa mga sambahayang benepisyaryo kaugnay sa mga natukoy na non-poor o hindi na mahihirap batay sa Listahanan 3. Ito ay nagsimula sa buwan ng Agosto at inaasahang matatapos continue reading : Balidasyon ng Sambahayang Benepisyaryo ng 4Ps Isinasagawa na
A closer look of CDD in action
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) has championed Community-Driven Development (CDD) for 20 years. The CDD approach is anchored on the principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Participation. Through the CDD approach, the projects were identified, implemented, monitored, and managed by continue reading : A closer look of CDD in action
Secretary Tulfo visits Camarines Sur to formally open DSWD-PLGU Cam Sur Warehouse and Iriga Satellite Office
The people of Camarines Sur beamed with pride as they welcomed the arrival of Secretary Erwin Tulfo, the Undersecretaries – Jerico Francis Javier, Rowena Niña Taduran and Marco Bautista, and Director Mike Hilario, to grace the ribbon cutting and blessing of the DSWD-PLGU Cam Sur Warehouse in Cadlan, Pili and the inauguration and MOA Signing of the continue reading : Secretary Tulfo visits Camarines Sur to formally open DSWD-PLGU Cam Sur Warehouse and Iriga Satellite Office
Guisican uses CDD as their voice for progress
Through Community-Driven Development (CDD), Indigenous Peoples (IPs) have the opportunity to impart their skills and knowledge in creating change in their communities. Because the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapahan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) extensively upholds strengthening of inclusive participation, there are already 1,950 IP continue reading : Guisican uses CDD as their voice for progress