LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY- In a momentous occasion for the province of Albay, 100 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) representing the 9,618 households who have reached the Self-Sufficiency level have successfully graduated from the program, marking a significant milestones and achievements. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V on continue reading : 100 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps in Albay; more than 9,000 households set to exit
DSWD Bicol releases over PHP 1.3B social pension for indigent Bicolano senior citizens
PHOTO: DSWD SocPen field staff assists a potential social pensioner in filling out forms during monitoring and validation visit. BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FOV), as the leading advocate for the social protection of indigent senior citizens, released a total of PHP 1,325,859,000.00 in 2023. continue reading : DSWD Bicol releases over PHP 1.3B social pension for indigent Bicolano senior citizens
DSWD Bicol posts record high 278k AICS clients in 2023
Infographic: Crisis Intervention Section – Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations Program Physical and Financial Accomplishment as of 7 December 2023. As the agency strengthens effort in assisting families and individuals facing adversities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD Bicol) recorded a high number of clients served under the continue reading : DSWD Bicol posts record high 278k AICS clients in 2023
DSWD Bicol begins distribution of livelihood grants to Mayon eruption-affected households in Albay
Responding to the needs of the households affected and displaced by eruption of the Mayon Volcano that occurred for several months, DSWD Bicol through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) began distributing livelihood grants to the affected households in various municipalities of Albay yesterday, December 16, 2023. The Sustainable Livelihood Program will distribute Php 20,280,000.00 to continue reading : DSWD Bicol begins distribution of livelihood grants to Mayon eruption-affected households in Albay
DSWD FOV intensifies collaboration with AICS partner hospitals
DSWD FOV Regional Director Norman S. Laurio shares his words of gratitude to partner hospital for the continued support to AICS Program during the CIS-AICS Partnership Meeting. Fostering collaboration and setting the stage for mutual success, the Crisis Intervention Section, as the implementing section of the frontline programs of the agency, AICS Program and the continue reading : DSWD FOV intensifies collaboration with AICS partner hospitals
Empowering the Heart and Mind: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program staff embark on a Journey of Wellness and Resilience across Bicol Region
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY– In a dynamic convergence of progress and compassion, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V recently orchestrated a groundbreaking initiative to uplift the spirits and enhance the efficiency of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) staff. A one-day Simultaneous Learning Session, focusing on Impactful Productivity Performance Through Wellness continue reading : Empowering the Heart and Mind: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program staff embark on a Journey of Wellness and Resilience across Bicol Region
SLTCFI, first School in Bicol to use the Listahanan 3 database
LEGAZPI CITY—Recognizing its significance in implementing social protection programs and services for the underprivileged, an increasing number of stakeholders in the Bicol region are expressing their interest in acquiring access to the Listahanan 3 database, the latest data of poor households in the region. Aside from Local Government Units (LGUs), the academe is also making continue reading : SLTCFI, first School in Bicol to use the Listahanan 3 database
LISTAHANAN Field Workers initiate Pantawid Special Assessment in the Bicol Region
LEGAZPI CITY—Amidst the challenging weather conditions in the Bicol region, the Listahanan field staff of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V are unhampered to start the course for all the target Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries for the second round of special assessment. The deployment comprised eight Area Supervisors continue reading : LISTAHANAN Field Workers initiate Pantawid Special Assessment in the Bicol Region
A 25-year old volunteer’s voyage of collective empowerment from pandemic to present
Following the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted countless lives and communities, a gleam of hope in the form of community volunteers has emerged to make a change. Started as a volunteer teacher in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Margolane Garrote, 25 is still filled with compassion to empower and assist her community, Barangay Bacolod continue reading : A 25-year old volunteer’s voyage of collective empowerment from pandemic to present
DSWD Region 5 sends 30K Family Food Packs (FFPs) as relief augmentation to families affected by massive floodings in Region 8
DSWD Region 5 sends 30,000 Family Food Packs (FFPs) as relief augmentation to families affected by massive floodings in Region 8. Under the guidance of DSWD Secretary REX Gatchalian, DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman S. Laurio spearheaded inter-operability efforts to expedite the delivery of essential supplies to the disaster-stricken region. DSWD FO 5 in collaboration continue reading : DSWD Region 5 sends 30K Family Food Packs (FFPs) as relief augmentation to families affected by massive floodings in Region 8