The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V recently conducted its election related campaign dubbed as “Tuloy ang Pagbabago Campaign” at Regent Hotel, Naga City. The nationwide advocacy campaign aims to address election related issues and concerns of the beneficiaries at the same time highlight the empowerment they gained through the Program. continue reading : DSWD 5 holds Tuloy ang Pagbabago Campaign
Winners of DSWD’s Listahanan at Work Photo Contest awarded
The awarding ceremony of the DSWD’s Listahanan at Work Photo Contest happened yesterday at the 2nd floor Annex, Pacific Mall, Legazpi City. The ceremony was conducted during the opening of the National Statistics Month celebration which carries the theme ” Pagyamanin at Gamitin and Estadistika, Kalusugan para sa Lahat ay Abot-Kamay na”. Participants representing the continue reading : Winners of DSWD’s Listahanan at Work Photo Contest awarded
Disbelief ends with trust
Abello Frias is an Industrial Engineering graduate. He has four children with his wife, Novelita Frias, a school teacher in Masbate. He was previously employed in Manila but decided to finally join his family in the coastal village of Dacu in Mobo, Masbate after he was diagnosed with diabetes. Subsequent to his return, his remarkable continue reading : Disbelief ends with trust
DSWD Bicol hosts skills enhancement training on sheltered workshop for Social Workers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 led by the Social Technology Unit conducted skills enhancement training for LGU social workers on sheltered workshop for Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens held at Pepperland Hotel recently. Sheltered Workshop for Persons with Disabilities (PWD’s) and Senior Citizens (SC’s) provide a wide range of continue reading : DSWD Bicol hosts skills enhancement training on sheltered workshop for Social Workers
DSWD’s Listahanan Bicol completed the household assessment
Legazpi City- The Listahanan or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol announced the completion of the second round of household assessment in the region last September 15. According to DSWD Regional Director Arnel Garcia, a total of 1,056,722 households was assessed out of continue reading : DSWD’s Listahanan Bicol completed the household assessment
Poor village in Cam Sur receives Kalahi-CIDSS subproject
Poor families will soon benefit the fish processing facility in San Juan, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur through Kapit- Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), a DSWD program that seeks to help alleviate poverty through community-driven development (CDD). The construction of one (1) unit 180.0 sq. m. fish processing facility, amounting continue reading : Poor village in Cam Sur receives Kalahi-CIDSS subproject
Salome, a woman to emulate
Getting involved in community activities or joining a group is difficult for Salome. She never wanted to be known in the community and always walk away from responsibility. Perhaps she is just too shy and never has courage to do so. Salome Prila, 48 years old is a residence of Barangay Loob, Gainza, Camarines Sur. continue reading : Salome, a woman to emulate
Residents of Cam Norte town win first DSWD flash drama contest
Residents representing San Vicente, Camarines Norte topped the other four (4) groups and were declared as the grand winner of DSWD’s first-ever flash drama contest, dubbed as Teatro ng Pagbabago, last September 4, 2015 at Pacific Mall, Legazpi City. The five artists from San Vicente comprised of Elenita Orbista, Cristina Robles, Caselyn Peralta, Ruel Peralta continue reading : Residents of Cam Norte town win first DSWD flash drama contest
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V warns the public against text scams using Pantawid Pamilya
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V warns the public against text scams using the name of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program Pantawid Pamilya is a program of the national government that aims to improve the education and health of children aged 0-18. Under Pantawid Pamilya, family beneficiaries received assistance of P500 grant continue reading : The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V warns the public against text scams using Pantawid Pamilya
Household assessment in Bicol nears completion- DSWD
Legazpi City- The Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol through the Listahanan is about to end the second round of household assessment this week. “A total of 1,050,656 or 97% households were already assessed by the agency,” said DSWD Regional Director Arnel B. Garcia. This is out of the region’s target of 1, 087, continue reading : Household assessment in Bicol nears completion- DSWD