Leaving a place you’ve lived for years is a very hard decision to make especially when you have to move back to your hometown and start from scratch. For Rowena Casim, 42, and her husband, Cristoper, 41 who have lived in Makati City for more than a decade, it’s a Read more…
At a young age, we were taught how to sew using basic hand stitches with a needle, thread, and piece of fabric as a basic life skill. Beyond the stitches and patches we create when mending our clothes, we also learn how to take life one step at a time. Read more…
Secretary Erwin Tulfo’s announcement that DSWD will be opening its doors for the distribution of educational assistance to students-in-crisis hit the social media and televisions nationwide. His trimming down of the requirements for said assistance was wowed by the netizens. He removed the indigency certificate as one of the Read more…
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is committed to ethical, responsible and principled implementation of its programs and services. It is apolitical and frowns upon politicians who tend to use the agency for their personal campaigns. DSWD is focused on ensuring that the marginalized and vulnerable sectors are Read more…
“Education is not a preparation for life. Education is life itself.” It is an investment that pays the best interest. This is exactly the reason for Secretary Erwin Tulfo’s pronouncement on the immediate and fast release of the Educational Assistance of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under Read more…
A total of 400 beneficiaries of the Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program in Bicol Region received the Transitory Family Support Packages amounting to Php 15,392,750.00. The Department conducted payouts in 34 municipalities and cities from June 29, 2022 until July 27, 2022. The Transitory Family Support Package is a Read more…
MDRRMO Mobo picks-up 450 Family Food Packs (FFPs) for distribution to the flood-affected families in four barangays in the municipality yesterday, August 1, 2022 Masbate – Four hundred ninety-five (495) families in four barangays of Mobo, Masbate have been affected by flood due to heavy rains brought by Read more…
Residents and employees of Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth celebrated Nutrition Month last July 26, 2022 through various activities Every month, the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) conducts celebrations in line with the national monthly observances. This aims to engage the residents of the institution in various activities to Read more…
Accidents happen when we least expect them, and fire accidents are among the most traumatizing especially when the damage is so severe that it cost you lives and properties. There is no better way to deal with the news of a tragedy than to extend help immediately. DSWD Bicol gave Read more…
Melchora Aquino, Josefa Llanes Escoda, and Gabriela Silang are some of the Filipino women who are known for their heroic acts and bravery. Melchora Aquino, popularly known as Tandang Sora, helped Katipuneros by providing them food and treating the wounded. Gabriela Silang is a warrior who led the revolt Read more…