A total of 110 former rebels from Masbate received Livelihood Settlement Grants (LSGs) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) amounting to P 2,200,000.00. The payout and awarding of LSGs was held at the Philippine Army Camp, Brgy. Baclay, Milagros, Masbate last February 17-19, 2021, attended by continue reading : 110 Former Rebels in Masbate Received Livelihood Assistance from DSWD

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSWD-SLP) successfully completed the region-wide simultaneous distribution of Livelihood Assistance Grants (LAG) with a total grant of Php 68,485,985.67. In accordance with the Republic Act No. 11494, LAG is financial assistance granted to eligible low-income families belonging to the informal sectors whose livelihoods were continue reading : DSWD-SLP completes LAG distribution for 7,645 eligible families in Bicol

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) will assess 26 local government units (LGUs) of the Bicol Region on good governance this February, 2021. The capacity assessment determines the municipality’s readiness and capacity to participate and undertake KALAHI-CIDSS’ implementation this year. continue reading : 26 LGUs in Bicol to undergo capacity assessment for DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS implementation

L:DSWD personnel reviewing requirements of an AICS beneficiary in Legazpi City, Albay yesterday at Legazpi City Convention Center; R: An AICS beneficiary received the PhP 5,000.00 cash assistance last February 5, 2021 at Legazpi City Convention Center   Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) resumes distribution of cash assistance under Assistance continue reading : DSWD resumes cash assistance distribution for COVID-19 affected households

Change in perspective  Growing up through poverty and misguidance has led Nanay Mercedita live a life of mediocrity and carelessness in their hometown in Baao, Camarines Sur. In 2011, Mercedita Buena’s household was one of the few identified poorest of the poor in their municipality who was willing to comply with the conditions and met continue reading : PARADIGM SHIFT: FROM POVERTY TO PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE

RD Arnel Garcia CESO II conducts the first State of Pantawid Address (SOPA) for Bicol Region In celebration of the 1st anniversary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the DSWD Region 5 has rolled out the first ever regional Pantawid Address cum Media Forum conducted by the continue reading : DSWD Bicol Conducts the 1st Regional State of the Pantawid Address

“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its release of cash grants to its social pensioners under the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Program for Social Pension. These beneficiaries are the qualified indigent senior citizens receiving social pension based on the continue reading : UCT-Social Pension Payouts for Bicol continue

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS) has completed 573 community projects with a total grant of Php129,316,552.89 in 15 municipalities of Bicol Region. The 15 municipalities namely, local government units (LGUs) of San Lorenzo Ruiz and Vinzons in Camarines Norte; continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS completes P129.3 M sub-projects

At least 12 Former Rebels (FRs) from Camarines Norte received Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) amounting to PhP 180,000.00 and an additional 35,446.00 from Provincial Governors Office. In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 70, the Department of Social Welfare and Development continue reading : DSWD-SLP gives livelihood grants to 12 Former Rebels

In accordance with Republic Act No. 11494 or the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is set for a region-wide simultaneous distribution of Livelihood Assistance Grants (LAG). Target beneficiaries were pre-assessed as for the provision of LAG with the following criteria continue reading : DSWD is set to distribute P68-M livelihood assistance to 7,645 families in Bicol