A total of 955 persons with disabilities in the municipalities of Bato and Virac, Catanduanes received their assistance amounting to PHP 3,749,390.94 under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) from July 15 to July 17, 2025. In Virac, 458 beneficiaries were continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS releases P3.7 million aid to 955 persons with disabilities in Catanduanes
Apo, Graduate na si Lola: Ang Muling Pagliyab ng Pangarap ni Lola Victoria
May tamang panahon ang lahat ng bagay—sabi nga sa kanta ng sikat na P-Pop girl group na BINI: “Minsan ay nalilimutang huminga sandali Magpahinga lang saglit (Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh) At ‘di kailangang magmadali para magwagi… ‘Wag mag-alala, buhay ay ‘di karera.” Ito mismo ang pinatunayan ni Lola Victoria Luna Daria ng Garchitorena, Camarines Sur. Sa continue reading : Apo, Graduate na si Lola: Ang Muling Pagliyab ng Pangarap ni Lola Victoria
DSWD Bicol’s AKAP, and AICS Programs Provide Over Php6 Million in Assistance to Vehicular Accident Victims and their Families in the 1st Half of 2025
Legazpi City, Albay — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has extended a total of Php6,832,000.00 worth of assistance to the families of victims and survivors of vehicular accidents across the region during the first half of 2025. From January to June, DSWD Bicol, through its Assistance continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s AKAP, and AICS Programs Provide Over Php6 Million in Assistance to Vehicular Accident Victims and their Families in the 1st Half of 2025
“May halaga pala kami”—says Walang Gutom Program Region V Kusinero Cook-Off Challenge winner; to represent Bicol in national comp
LEGAZPI CITY—At 62, Cresidia Peñol of Rawis, Donsol, Sorsogon never imagined that a humble dish from her hometown would carry her to the pinnacle of the Walang Gutom Program (WGP) Kusinero Cook-Off Challenge during the Innovations Roadshow Caravan of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V – Bicol Region. Seared with a continue reading : “May halaga pala kami”—says Walang Gutom Program Region V Kusinero Cook-Off Challenge winner; to represent Bicol in national comp
Drawing Strength through Collaboration
Each day is more than just earning a living; it is also about proving that one’s value is not determined by impairment. This was demonstrated by Cherwin T. Lojo, a 45-year-old father, mechanic, and a leader of an organization for the persons with disabilities sector in Bato, Catanduanes. Being born with a visual impairment, Cherwin continue reading : Drawing Strength through Collaboration
DSWD Bicol Extends Php80K in Financial Assistance to Eight Fire Affected Families in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur
CAMARINES SUR, Bicol – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region provided a total of Php80,000 in financial assistance as additional support to the eight fire-stricken families in Zone 1, Barangay Poblacion, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur to help them recover from the tragic incident. The devastating fire occurred on May continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Php80K in Financial Assistance to Eight Fire Affected Families in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur
Pacemaker for Development
Persons with disabilities play a significant role in community development, proving that determination knows no bounds. Carlos Fajardo, a person with disability from Barangay Quigaray in Bagamanoc, Catanduanes, is an example of how personal struggles can lead to a lifelong commitment to bayanihan. In 1990, Carlos lost his leg in a workplace accident. But instead of continue reading : Pacemaker for Development
DSWD Advances E-Governance Through 4Ps Digital Drive in Bicol; Empowers Families to Go Cashless
Can learning how to use a smartphone transform the way families manage their finances? For 100 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Buhi and Iriga, Camarines Sur, the answer is a resounding yes. These families recently received not only smartphones but also hands-on digital financial literacy training through a joint initiative of continue reading : DSWD Advances E-Governance Through 4Ps Digital Drive in Bicol; Empowers Families to Go Cashless
DSWD Bicol, Rumesponde sa Sunog sa Brgy. Pawa, Masbate City
Masbate City — Agad na tumugon ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region sa pangangailangan ng tatlong pamilyang naapektuhan ng sunog na naganap noong Hulyo 6, 2025, sa Brgy. Pawa, Masbate City. Ayon sa ulat, nagsimula ang sunog pasado alas-dose ng hatinggabi at idineklarang fire out dakong 1:45 ng madaling continue reading : DSWD Bicol, Rumesponde sa Sunog sa Brgy. Pawa, Masbate City
RD Laurio, Pinangunahan ang Project LAWA at BINHI Pay-Out at Site Visit sa San Fernando, Masbate
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY — Pinangunahan ni Regional Director Norman S. Laurio ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region ang isinagawang pay-out at site visit para sa Project LAWA at BINHI noong Hulyo 7, 2025, sa bayan ng San Fernando, Masbate. Kabilang sa mga binisita ang mga barangay ng continue reading : RD Laurio, Pinangunahan ang Project LAWA at BINHI Pay-Out at Site Visit sa San Fernando, Masbate