Legazpi City—Local press visited the communities implementing the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) of DSWD in Sto. Domingo, Albay last December 11, 2015. The local tour aims to: Share the learnings of the trained Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers How the residents will benefit from the program Give the media an opportunity continue reading : DSWD hosts media tour in Albay
Gender Sensitivity and Analysis Training for Municipal Links of Pantawid Pamilya held
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is currently conducting training for Municipal Links dubbed as Gender Sensitivity cum Introduction to Gender Analysis Training for City/Municipal Links. The training aims to increase the level of awareness of staff on basic gender concepts and related issues which greatly affect continue reading : Gender Sensitivity and Analysis Training for Municipal Links of Pantawid Pamilya held
Marifi S. Arnaldo (A life changing story of Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leader)
Bilang isang magulang, pangarap ko na mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang aming tatlong anak. Ang kalusugan at edukasyon ang isang daan upang maisakatuparan ang pangarap na ito na hubugin ang kanilang kinabukasan sa paarang mag-aahon sa kanila sa kahirapan. Ako po si Marifi S. Arnaldo, nakatira sa Poblacion sa Munisipyo ng San Vicente, Camarines Norte. continue reading : Marifi S. Arnaldo (A life changing story of Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leader)
6,038 household IP of Bicol benefitted in the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer Program for Indigenous People of Pantawid Pamilya
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol continuously fulfill its mandate of providing social services to the disadvantaged and marginalized sectors of the society through the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer for Indigenous People (MCCT-IP) of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Pantawid Pamilya). Currently, a total of 6,038 household IP in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas continue reading : 6,038 household IP of Bicol benefitted in the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer Program for Indigenous People of Pantawid Pamilya
DSWD, TESDA forged a mutual covenant for a training project
In pursuant to provide sustainable intervention through skills development and possible employment of the Pantawid Pamilya the DSWD, Field Office 5 forged a mutual covenant with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Camarines Sur recently. This technical vocational education and training is under the Accelerated and sustainable Anti-Poverty Program (ASAPP) which will benefit continue reading : DSWD, TESDA forged a mutual covenant for a training project
PakuJuan Holiday Bazaar of DSWD held
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V conducted the PaskuJuan Holiday Bazaar last November 29 in Pacific Mall, Legazpi City. The nationwide simultaneous activity aims to provide additional income to sustainable livelihood beneficiaries and showcase products for potential access to market. During the activity, various native products are displayed from the respective continue reading : PakuJuan Holiday Bazaar of DSWD held
Sto.Domingo town is Bicol’s bet for the 2nd National Gawad Listahanan
The municipality of Sto.Domingo in the province of Albay will represent Bicol region for the 2nd Gawad Listahanan of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. The municipality was nominated for using the Listahanan database in selecting beneficiaries in the implementation for social protection programs in their locality. According to Hon. Mayor Herbie Aguas, the continue reading : Sto.Domingo town is Bicol’s bet for the 2nd National Gawad Listahanan
The driven volunteer of Bombon, Cam Sur
It was hard for Marlyn to refuse the acceptance of a position she never dreamt of but it was harder for her to renounce volunteerism. The small town of Bombon, a fifth class town in Camarines Sur, implemented the DSWD program, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) in 2012. Kalahi-CIDSS continue reading : The driven volunteer of Bombon, Cam Sur
DSWD child caring institutions in Bicol named as Center of Excellence
Three child caring institutions of DSWD Bicol named Center of Excellence. These are the Reception and Study Center for Children (RRCY), the Home for Women and Girls both located at DSWD Complex, Barangay Nasisi, Ligao City and the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) at Our Lady’s Village, Pangpang, Sorsogon. This was the result of continue reading : DSWD child caring institutions in Bicol named as Center of Excellence
“Hindi listahan ng bagong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya ang nakapaskil sa mga barangay “– DSWD
“ Hindi mga bagong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program o anumang programa ang listahan ng mahihirap na nakapaskil ngayon sa mga barangay”, paglilinaw ni DSWD Bicol Regional Director Arnel Garcia sa publiko. Ayon kay Garcia, ang nasabing listahan ay resulta ng isinagawang household assessment ng Listahanan o ang National Household Targeting System for Poverty continue reading : “Hindi listahan ng bagong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya ang nakapaskil sa mga barangay “– DSWD