The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS) has completed 573 community projects with a total grant of Php129,316,552.89 in 15 municipalities of Bicol Region. The 15 municipalities namely, local government units (LGUs) of San Lorenzo Ruiz Read more…
At least 12 Former Rebels (FRs) from Camarines Norte received Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) amounting to PhP 180,000.00 and an additional 35,446.00 from Provincial Governors Office. In accordance with Executive Order (EO) 70, the Department Read more…
In accordance with Republic Act No. 11494 or the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) is set for a region-wide simultaneous distribution of Livelihood Assistance Grants (LAG). Target beneficiaries were pre-assessed as for the provision of Read more…
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought fears to everyone. It also affected so many communities in different aspects especially livelihood and employment. One of these communities is Barangay Ponong in Casiguran, Sorsogon. Based on the damage assessment conducted by the barangay, 206 out of 263 households with low income Read more…
Four (4) Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) from Vinzons, Camarines Norte received a total amount of Php 990,000.00 of livelihood funds through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) last January 14, 2021. The turnover of funds was attended by DSWD employees, Municipal Local Government Read more…
Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 5 continues the distribution of cash assistance under its Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work (CFW) program for families with totally damaged houses in Albay. These beneficiaries were supposed to be given cash assistance during the distribution of ESA Read more…
Albay and Catanduanes – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V scheduled distribution of cash assistance under Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work (CFW) Program to accommodate beneficiaries who were not able to claim during the previous distribution. There are 80 beneficiaries in Catanduanes scheduled for pay-out Read more…
In November 1, 2020, the Bicol Region was hit by super typhoon Rolly, the year’s strongest typhoon. It affected 561,916 families with 2,411,850 individuals, left 300,103 partially damaged and 67,180 totally damaged houses, and caused 24 deaths, 27 individuals injured, and 4 missing. Bicolanos are known for their resilience, fit Read more…
Albay and Catanduanes – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V continuously provides cash assistance under Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-for-Work (CFW) programs to families with totally damaged houses due to super typhoon Rolly. Since its distribution commenced last December 3, the agency has already distributed Read more…
Based on the report released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the unemployment rate in July 2020 was estimated at 10 percent which is higher than the unemployment rate of the same month a year ago at 5.4 percent. One of the sectors which has a significant drop in employment Read more…
