DSWD GAD Regional Technical Working Group gears up for the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW in Bicol Region

LEGAZPI CITY – In a significant step towards addressing the critical issue of Violence Against Women (VAW), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Gender and Development (GAD) Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) has conducted a one-day meeting in preparation for the upcoming 18-Day Campaign to End VAW continue reading : DSWD GAD Regional Technical Working Group gears up for the 18-Day Campaign to End VAW in Bicol Region

Above the breadline: Stories of determination and perseverance of Barizo Family

  Sobra-sobra ang pasasalamat ko sa Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program dahil sa naitulong nito sa aking pamilya, higit sa lahat sa edukasyon ng aming mga anak. Kung kinakailangan na kami ay mag-waived na sa programa, bukal sa loob namin itong gagawin. This is precisely how Mrs. Minerva Barizo of Rawis, Legazpi City, Albay describes how continue reading : Above the breadline: Stories of determination and perseverance of Barizo Family

DSWD pilots Leadership Congress for Bicolano Indigenous Youth

LEGAZPI CITY – In a pioneering initiative that heralds a brighter future for indigenous youth, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has initiated a transformative Two-Day Leadership Congress, tailored for Indigenous Youth in Camarines Sur and Albay which was held last October 20-21, and continue reading : DSWD pilots Leadership Congress for Bicolano Indigenous Youth

DSWD, DILG capacitate 3,106 barangays on EPBDP in Bicol

At least 3,106 barangays in 106 municipalities of Bicol Region were trained on Enhanced Participatory Barangay Development Planning (EPBDP) from August to October 2023 with a training cost of PhP 30,911,446.31. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of  Social continue reading : DSWD, DILG capacitate 3,106 barangays on EPBDP in Bicol

DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS recognizes outstanding LGUs in Bicol

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) honored exemplary Local Government Units (LGUs) during the LGU Forum on Tuesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 26 at Villa Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur and Casablanca Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay, respectively. The ceremony continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS recognizes outstanding LGUs in Bicol

LGU Forum for KALAHI-CIDSS highlights collaboration and institutionalization

The Local Government Unit (LGU) Forum for the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) was held on Tuesday, October 24 at Villa Caceres, Naga City. The forum aimed at encouraging officials from LGUs and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to have an open and active continue reading : LGU Forum for KALAHI-CIDSS highlights collaboration and institutionalization

Bloom of Youth in Volunteerism

Nowadays, youth are increasingly taking active steps in making a difference and are very vocal in raising their concerns and perspectives on the issues of their communities. With this, there has been a significant rise in youth involvement and volunteerism particularly in community development. Nestled deep within the heart of Barangay Planza in the municipality continue reading : Bloom of Youth in Volunteerism

DSWD Bicol Distributes the Php65M 2nd Tranche of the Emergency Cash Transfer for Mayon Volcano Evacuees

DSWD Field Office V personnel distributes the 2nd tranche of the financial aid amounting to Php 12,330.00 each to a family affected by the Mayon Volcanic Eruption yesterday, October 13, in Camalig, Albay, thru the ECT Payout.   ALBAY, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FO V) starts continue reading : DSWD Bicol Distributes the Php65M 2nd Tranche of the Emergency Cash Transfer for Mayon Volcano Evacuees

DSWD Bicol develops UNICEF Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance FDS Guide for Pantawid households in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines

LEGAZPI CITY – In a proactive and forward-thinking initiative, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program develops Child-Centered Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance Family Development Session (FDS) Guide for households enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program living in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines. The UNICEF-DSWD continue reading : DSWD Bicol develops UNICEF Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance FDS Guide for Pantawid households in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines