Eight (8) community groups and partners were recognized during the 7th Regional Bayani Ka! Awards via Facebook livestream on Wednesday, December 1. The Bayani Ka! Awards is an annual event of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) to recognize community continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS honors 8 community groups, partners in Bicol Region
Locked down beneficiaries due to pandemic receive their Social Pension
The COVID-19’s increasing number of cases and deaths prompted the government for the declaration of lockdown, quarantine and other restrictions. Lockdown specifically has proven to have reduced the spread of the virus as it is one of the social isolation restrictions implemented. In these times of isolation and quarantine, one of the most affected sectors continue reading : Locked down beneficiaries due to pandemic receive their Social Pension
Pandan finds golden opportunity through CDD
We often hear other people say: “may yaman sa lupa (there is treasure in the soil).” This is not the usual treasure chest with precious gems that we see in movies, but the limitless opportunities a soil can offer. One of these is livelihood. Through the collaboration of communities, barangay and municipal local government units, continue reading : Pandan finds golden opportunity through CDD
DSWD Bicol’s Social Pension aids elderlies this pandemic
Does life get any better with age? It should be, had it not been for the outbreak of COVID-19. The lockdowns and preventative measures implemented have isolated individuals, and affected everyone especially the indigent elderlies who have limited access to basic services and physical and mental healthcare. Though these measures are but necessary to minimize continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s Social Pension aids elderlies this pandemic
DSWD Bicol distributes ESA and CFW in Catanduanes
Catanduanes – DSWD Bicol commenced with its distribution of cash assistance under Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work Program (CFW) for the second batch of beneficiaries in Catanduanes. Under ESA, 2,586 beneficiaries in eight (8) municipalities were served with a total of PhP 25,860,000.00, while 3,253 beneficiaries continue reading : DSWD Bicol distributes ESA and CFW in Catanduanes
Women’s role in Community Empowerment during pandemic
Every member of the community has a significant role in pushing for the community’s development. Men, women or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) have the voice in raising their issues, concerns, and suggestions for improving their village’s growth. In Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, community members of Barangay Mansalaya shattered societal norms on continue reading : Women’s role in Community Empowerment during pandemic
Mga Unos sa Buhay ng Pamilya Sabdao
Sila ang pamilya Sabdao na nakatira sa San Francisco, Guinobatan, Albay. Noo’y sa isang barong-barong sa may tabing ilog na gawa sa kahoy sila naninirahan. Wala rin silang kuryente o anumang aparatong de kuryente. Marami nang bagyo ang nagdaan na sumira sa kanilang tahanan, subalit sila ay bumabalik pa din kahit delikado, sapagkat wala continue reading : Mga Unos sa Buhay ng Pamilya Sabdao
“Tinutulungan na Tayo Tumawid, Kailangan din Nating Humakbang”
Hindi nakapagtapos ng hayskul si Analyn Echemane at maagang nagkapamilya. Sunod-sunod rin ang pagbubuntis sa tatlong anak. Isang jeepney drayber naman ang kanyang asawa, habang siya ay walang trabaho sapagkat siya ang nag-aalaga sa mga anak. Hindi naging madali na pagkasyahin ang kinikita ng asawa para sa kanilang lumalaking pamilya lalo sa pang-araw-araw continue reading : “Tinutulungan na Tayo Tumawid, Kailangan din Nating Humakbang”
Salaysay: Nalagpasang mga Dagok sa Buhay ni Nanay Amy Vista
Ako po si Amy B. Vista, benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ng Barangay Tambilagao, Bacacay, Albay. Kami ay nakatira sa isla na malayo sa siyudad at walang regular na transportasyon at mararating ng mahigit isang oras. Laking pasasalamat ko na isa ako sa mga napili ng programang 4Ps dahil natulungan ang aking continue reading : Salaysay: Nalagpasang mga Dagok sa Buhay ni Nanay Amy Vista
Hindi Hadlang ang Kahirapan upang Makatulong sa Kapwa Nangangailangan
Ang pamilya Banaag ay may payak at salat na pamumuhay noong bago sila maka pasok sa programa. Sila ay naninirahan sa isang maliit na bahay na gawa sa kahoy at anahaw. Si tatay Ricardo ay namamasukan noon sa isang kompanya sa Maynila bilang truck driver, habang si nanay Amalia ay isang Barangay Health Worker (BHW). continue reading : Hindi Hadlang ang Kahirapan upang Makatulong sa Kapwa Nangangailangan