The Community-Driven Development (CDD) Congress of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) is set to take place on June 26-27 at Summit Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The event will be participated by 76 municipalities continue reading : LGUs, Community Volunteers to unite in Community-Driven Development Congress of DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS
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DSWD Bicol Capacitates LGUs and QRTs on Humanitarian Supply Chain Management in Camarines Sur
Naga City – The Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (DSWD FO 5) conducted a training session on logistics and warehouse management for humanitarian supply chains from June 19 to 21, 2024, at Villa Rosita Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. 33 staff members continue reading : DSWD Bicol Capacitates LGUs and QRTs on Humanitarian Supply Chain Management in Camarines Sur
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DSWD Bicol Hands Over LAWA at BINHI Projects to LGUs
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 has officially commenced handing over the LAWA at BINHI projects to its recipient Local Government Units (LGUs) across the Bicol Region. On June 19, 2024, DSWD FO V, through its Risk Resiliency Program (RRP) Project Development Officers, turned over 10 project sites of Project continue reading : DSWD Bicol Hands Over LAWA at BINHI Projects to LGUs
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DSWD Bicol sends help right away to fire victims in Iriga City, Camarines Sur
Iriga City – On Friday, June 14, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, a fire broke out in Barangay San Roque, Iriga City, resulting in the tragic death of a 68-year-old resident. The fire also affected five families and three business stall owners. The incident originated in a large house constructed primarily of light materials. These continue reading : DSWD Bicol sends help right away to fire victims in Iriga City, Camarines Sur
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DSWD Bicol highlights 2024 accomplishments at ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Bicol, presented its 2024 accomplishments at the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum held earlier today. The event, attended by 33 media practitioners, provided a vital platform for the agency to highlight the extensive impact of its programs and continue reading : DSWD Bicol highlights 2024 accomplishments at ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum
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PBBM gives over PHP50M aid to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolks in Albay and Camarines Sur
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, DSWD Undersecretary for Operations Group, Monina Josefina H. Romualdez, DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, and other Local Government officials and representatives from various participating agencies joined President Marcos in the distribution ceremony. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – In his commitment to support those greatly affected farmers and fisherfolks by the continue reading : PBBM gives over PHP50M aid to El Niño-affected farmers and fisherfolks in Albay and Camarines Sur
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From Struggles to Success: Myra Yanela’s Journey from Homemaker to Educator
“If you can dream it, you can achieve it,” for many, however, some dreams seem out of reach, especially when faced with financial struggles and competing priorities. Meet Myra P. Yanela, a 39-year-old woman married to Jonar A. Yanela. They reside in Brgy. Bakiad, Labo, Camarines Norte. The couple is blessed with three wonderful children: continue reading : From Struggles to Success: Myra Yanela’s Journey from Homemaker to Educator
4 SLP Assocations receive livelihood grants from DSWD Bicol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) awarded livelihood grants to 4 SLP-organized associations each comprising of 30 members at Casiguran, Sorsogon today, June 3. SLP personnel were joined by Casiguran Mayor Hon. Maria Minez Hamor, Ms. Editha Huet of Casiguran MSWDO, and Mr. Nickson continue reading : 4 SLP Assocations receive livelihood grants from DSWD Bicol
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DSWD Bicol extends aid to Fire-Hit Families in Camarines Sur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 (DSWD FO 5), through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) and Municipal SWAD Action teams, provided relief assistance worth PHP 67,605.04 on Sunday, June 2, 2024, to eight families affected by separate fire incidents in Camarines Sur. Eight residential houses were completely burned down, continue reading : DSWD Bicol extends aid to Fire-Hit Families in Camarines Sur
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DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS provides multi-purpose facility in Libon
To mitigate the health outbreaks and strengthen climate change adaptation efforts, 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 unveiled the centralized quarantine facility or evacuation center with a project cost of PHP 21.51 million in Libon, Albay on continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS provides multi-purpose facility in Libon