LEGAZPI CITY – In a pioneering initiative that heralds a brighter future for indigenous youth, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has initiated a transformative Two-Day Leadership Congress, tailored for Indigenous Youth in Camarines Sur and Albay which was held last October 20-21, and continue reading : DSWD pilots Leadership Congress for Bicolano Indigenous Youth
DSWD, DILG capacitate 3,106 barangays on EPBDP in Bicol
At least 3,106 barangays in 106 municipalities of Bicol Region were trained on Enhanced Participatory Barangay Development Planning (EPBDP) from August to October 2023 with a training cost of PhP 30,911,446.31. In partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social continue reading : DSWD, DILG capacitate 3,106 barangays on EPBDP in Bicol
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS recognizes outstanding LGUs in Bicol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) honored exemplary Local Government Units (LGUs) during the LGU Forum on Tuesday, October 24 and Thursday, October 26 at Villa Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur and Casablanca Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay, respectively. The ceremony continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS recognizes outstanding LGUs in Bicol
LGU Forum for KALAHI-CIDSS highlights collaboration and institutionalization
The Local Government Unit (LGU) Forum for the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) was held on Tuesday, October 24 at Villa Caceres, Naga City. The forum aimed at encouraging officials from LGUs and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to have an open and active continue reading : LGU Forum for KALAHI-CIDSS highlights collaboration and institutionalization
Bloom of Youth in Volunteerism
Nowadays, youth are increasingly taking active steps in making a difference and are very vocal in raising their concerns and perspectives on the issues of their communities. With this, there has been a significant rise in youth involvement and volunteerism particularly in community development. Nestled deep within the heart of Barangay Planza in the municipality continue reading : Bloom of Youth in Volunteerism
DSWD Bicol Distributes the Php65M 2nd Tranche of the Emergency Cash Transfer for Mayon Volcano Evacuees
DSWD Field Office V personnel distributes the 2nd tranche of the financial aid amounting to Php 12,330.00 each to a family affected by the Mayon Volcanic Eruption yesterday, October 13, in Camalig, Albay, thru the ECT Payout. ALBAY, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FO V) starts continue reading : DSWD Bicol Distributes the Php65M 2nd Tranche of the Emergency Cash Transfer for Mayon Volcano Evacuees
DSWD Bicol develops UNICEF Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance FDS Guide for Pantawid households in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines
LEGAZPI CITY – In a proactive and forward-thinking initiative, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program develops Child-Centered Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance Family Development Session (FDS) Guide for households enrolled in the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program living in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines. The UNICEF-DSWD continue reading : DSWD Bicol develops UNICEF Anticipatory Action Cash Assistance FDS Guide for Pantawid households in typhoon-prone areas in the Philippines
DSWD Bicol Assists Mayon Evacuees in their Decampment
As Mayon Volcano exhibits decreasing signs of unrest, residents who have been evacuated to safety for nearly 4 months are now allowed to return home per advisory issued by Albay Governor Grex Lagman on October 5, 2023. All local chief executives (LCEs) of affected cities and municipalities were instructed by the Governor to begin the continue reading : DSWD Bicol Assists Mayon Evacuees in their Decampment
Growing Old in the Happy Island: A Mother’s Story of Resilience and Fulfillment
Growing old in the Philippines comes with the major challenge of communities’ perception of a sense of duty, defined by established family roles and strong family bonds. Elderly Filipinos recognize the potential for physical deterioration that often accompanies aging, but they generally maintain an optimistic perspective that portrays aging as a phase marked by heightened continue reading : Growing Old in the Happy Island: A Mother’s Story of Resilience and Fulfillment
DSWD Bicol and DTI continues provision of cash assistance to micro rice retailers
BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development and Department of Trade and Industry of Bicol Region continued the distribution of cash assistance to micro rice retailers in the 6 provinces of Bicol region last September 28 to 29. The third round of cash aid distribution by the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program – Cash continue reading : DSWD Bicol and DTI continues provision of cash assistance to micro rice retailers