DSWD Regional Director Norman S. Laurio addressed the newly launched SLPAs in Sorsogon on November 13, 2024, regarding the safeguarding and allocation of the seed capital funding received from the Department. In response to Secretary Rex Gatchalian’s call for immediate action following recent typhoons in the Bicol Region, the Department of Social Welfare and continue reading : DSWD SLP Bicol’s PHP 31M Livelihood Intervention Boosts Resilience and Recovery in Typhoon-Hit Communities
DSWD Disburses P100 Million to Kristine-hit Farmers, Fisherfolks and Families in Albay and Camarines Sur
Bicol Region – Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined his Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the distribution of government aid to farmers, fisherfolks and families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. As continue reading : DSWD Disburses P100 Million to Kristine-hit Farmers, Fisherfolks and Families in Albay and Camarines Sur
Mandaon, Masbate approves ordinance institutionalizing KALAHI-CIDSS’ Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach
The Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Mandaon, Masbate has made a momentous step in local governance by approving the ordinance institutionalizing and adopting the Community-Driven Development (CDD) process of Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The ordinance was passed on October continue reading : Mandaon, Masbate approves ordinance institutionalizing KALAHI-CIDSS’ Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach
Building a Legacy: A Journey of becoming a Youth Leader
“Youth is the hope of our fatherland,” Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Most of us, if not all, are familiar with this statement, a saying that holds hope for the younger generation and makes us believe that changes and developments are possible. As our national hero said in that statement, he has this strong belief in continue reading : Building a Legacy: A Journey of becoming a Youth Leader
DSWD Bicol Empowers Local Livelihood Associations with over PHP 3M Funding for Food-related Projects
Representatives from various Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) receive seed capital funds (SCF) for their proposed livelihood projects. BICOL REGION, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has strengthened economic sustainability and food security in Bicol by awarding PHP 3,271,444.00 in seed capital funds (SCF) to continue reading : DSWD Bicol Empowers Local Livelihood Associations with over PHP 3M Funding for Food-related Projects
“4Ps wasn’t just an aid – it was my motivation”: How a former 4Ps beneficiary, climbed to the top of the Geodetic Engineers Licensure Exam
For Aaron Paul Millena Lolor, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) was never simply financial aid; it was the motivation that carried him through some of the toughest chapters of his life. “For others, 4Ps may just be financial aid, but for me, it was my motivation to do well in school, knowing that the continue reading : “4Ps wasn’t just an aid – it was my motivation”: How a former 4Ps beneficiary, climbed to the top of the Geodetic Engineers Licensure Exam
DSWD Bicol’s Relief Efforts Non-Stop to Reach Isolated GIDA Areas in the Bicol Region
𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫 – In a steadfast commitment to assist island barangays designated as Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has intensified its relief efforts following the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Despite the challenges and the holiday season, DSWD Bicol continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s Relief Efforts Non-Stop to Reach Isolated GIDA Areas in the Bicol Region
WFP and DSWD Bicol hold coordination meeting on cash-based aid for 4Ps beneficiaries affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V- Bicol Region held a coordination meeting to discuss the proposed implementation of a cash-based intervention for families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The initiative, which aims to benefit 4Ps beneficiaries in the region’s most severely impacted areas, continue reading : WFP and DSWD Bicol hold coordination meeting on cash-based aid for 4Ps beneficiaries affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine
DSWD Bicol Begins Distribution of Water Filtration Kits to LGUs Affected by Storm Kristine in Camarines Sur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, has initiated the distribution of 20 Family Water Filtration Kits to Local Government Units (LGUs) severely impacted by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine,” facilitated through their Bureau of Fire Protection. On October 30, continue reading : DSWD Bicol Begins Distribution of Water Filtration Kits to LGUs Affected by Storm Kristine in Camarines Sur
DSWD FOV Regional Director Visits Libon, Albay Post-Typhoon Kristine
Libon, Albay – In a heartfelt effort to support the municipality of Libon, Regional Director Norman S. Laurio of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, personally visited one of the areas hardest hit by Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Kristine, on October 30. Sixteen barangays remain isolated due to continue reading : DSWD FOV Regional Director Visits Libon, Albay Post-Typhoon Kristine