Weakness may have a negative connotation for most individuals. Some may consider it a hindrance to reaching their goals and becoming successful. While others may see it as a shortcoming, John Carlo “Danice” Aspe from Casuray, Magarao, Camarines Sur, considers it a starting point. Growing as a part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, continue reading : Unlocking Potential: Honing Weakness into Strength

DSWD Bicol Equips ‘Angels in Red Vests’ With Advance Disaster Response Skills
LEGAZPI CITY, BICOL—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region through its Disaster Response Management Division, successfully concluded the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Individual Displaced Persons Protection (IDPP) Training of Trainers on June 2-6, 2025, at La Piazza Hotel, Legazpi City. The sessions were filled continue reading : DSWD Bicol Equips ‘Angels in Red Vests’ With Advance Disaster Response Skills

DSWD Bicol Launches Pilot Testing of “MaPangBata” Family Development Sessions Module for IP Communities in Tiwi, Albay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol officially launched the pilot testing of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Family Development Sessions (FDS) using the Magulang Para sa Pag-unlad ng Bata (MaPangBata) module, targeting Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities. Held on May 16, 2025, at the Barangay Hall of Misibis, continue reading : DSWD Bicol Launches Pilot Testing of “MaPangBata” Family Development Sessions Module for IP Communities in Tiwi, Albay

“Guarantee Letter Accepted Here”: DSWD Bicol Strengthens Support to PWD Community through GL Partnership with Simon of Cyrene
Legazpi City, Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region launches its official guarantee letter (GL) partnership with Simon of Cyrene Rehabilitation and Development Foundation, Inc., which will strengthen the support to the Person with Disability (PWD) community. Through the continuous effort of the DSWD Bicol’s Crisis continue reading : “Guarantee Letter Accepted Here”: DSWD Bicol Strengthens Support to PWD Community through GL Partnership with Simon of Cyrene

Mula Alikabok Hanggang Entablado: Ang Kwentong 4Ps Ng Isang Manggagawa, Iskolar, at Guro
Sa likod ng bawat matagumpay na guro ay isang kwento ng sakripisyo, luha, at hindi matitinag na pag-asa. Ako si Anthony R. Picaso, isang produkto ng kahirapan, ngunit higit sa lahat, isang patunay na kahit ang pinakamadilim na yugto ng buhay ay maaaring maging simula ng isang maliwanag na kinabukasan. Lumaki ako sa Zone 6, continue reading : Mula Alikabok Hanggang Entablado: Ang Kwentong 4Ps Ng Isang Manggagawa, Iskolar, at Guro

28,809 benepisyaryo ng Walang Gutom Program sa Bicol, matagumpay na dumalo sa ikatlong Nutrition Education Session ng rehiyon
LEGAZPI CITY—Matagumpay na isinagawa ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V (FOV) ang ikatlong serye ng Nutrition Education Session (NES) ng Walang Gutom Program (WGP), na dinaluhan ng higit 28,809 benepisyaryo mula sa tatlong lalawigan ng rehiyon mula May 21-30, 2025. Magkakasabay na idinaos ang mga serye ng NES sa Albay, continue reading : 28,809 benepisyaryo ng Walang Gutom Program sa Bicol, matagumpay na dumalo sa ikatlong Nutrition Education Session ng rehiyon

Tagumpay na Nagsimula sa 40-Minutong Lakaran: Kwento ng Sakripisyo at Tagumpay ng Pamilyang Recto
“Tumatawid kami ng ilang bundok para lang makapag-aral.” Isang pamilyar na linyang madalas marinig sa mga matatanda noong araw—mga kwentong puno ng pagsisikap at determinasyon. Ngunit sa paglipas ng panahon, sa pagdami ng paaralan sa mga liblib na barangay, tila unti-unti na ri itong nabubura. Ngunit sa Barangay Guijalo, Sitio Cagnipa, sa bayan ng Caramoan, continue reading : Tagumpay na Nagsimula sa 40-Minutong Lakaran: Kwento ng Sakripisyo at Tagumpay ng Pamilyang Recto

DSWD and UNFPA Strengthen 4Ps Case Management Through A 3-Day Coaching Session on the Updated 4Ps Handbook in Legazpi City, Albay
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) National Program Management Office, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), conducts a three-day Coaching and Mentoring Session on the Updated Case Management Handbook for 4Ps Beneficiaries on May 25-28, 2025, at La Edley Resort, Legazpi CityThe activity gathers Local continue reading : DSWD and UNFPA Strengthen 4Ps Case Management Through A 3-Day Coaching Session on the Updated 4Ps Handbook in Legazpi City, Albay

Batang 4Ps Noon, Haligi ng Kaalaman Ngayon : Ang Tagumpay ni Titser May
“Madaling mangarap, pero hindi madaling magtagumpay. Kailangang sabayan ito ng sipag, tiyaga, at pananampalataya.” Ito ang aral na isinabuhay ni May Loreno, isang dating child beneficiary ng Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) na ngayo’y isa nang ganap na guro at inspirasyon sa kaniyang komunidad sa Brgy. Calabnigan, Libmanan, Camarines Sur. Noong 2011, nabiyayaan ang pamilya continue reading : Batang 4Ps Noon, Haligi ng Kaalaman Ngayon : Ang Tagumpay ni Titser May

4Ps Is Our Assistant Teacher: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from an Educator’s Perspective
“While we’re busy crafting lesson plans, 4Ps is busy making sure we have students to teach.” This simple yet powerful line captures how Sir Ronald L. Arca, head teacher of Panagan Elementary School in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, views the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). For him, education is not just the responsibility of teachers or continue reading : 4Ps Is Our Assistant Teacher: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program from an Educator’s Perspective