City of Masbate – In a significant gesture of collaboration and dedication to public welfare, the DSWD Field Office V, together with the Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) of Masbate, celebrated the blessing, inauguration, and Ceremonial MOA Signing of the newest Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Satellite office in the City of Masbate continue reading : DSWD inaugurates new AICS Masbate Satellite Office
DSWD BICOL AICS partners with the Diocesan Medical Foundation of Masbate City
The DSWD Field Office V and the Diocesan Medical Foundation of San Antonio de Padua, Inc.signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the hospital’s location in Pulangbato Brgy. Kinamaligan, City of Masbate, Masbate. This partnership entails that the Diocesan Medical Foundation of San Antonio de Padua Inc. will honor continue reading : DSWD BICOL AICS partners with the Diocesan Medical Foundation of Masbate City
Turnover of Japanese Rice through DSWD for Mayon Eruption Affected Families in Albay Province
Japan Donates 300 Metric Tons of Rice through DSWD to Aid Mayon Volcano Evacuees in Albay Province. Camalig, Albay – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF-Japan) organized a ceremonial turnover of the donated 300 metric tons of milled rice. This significant donation aims to provide the much-needed relief assistance to families continue reading : Turnover of Japanese Rice through DSWD for Mayon Eruption Affected Families in Albay Province
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS honors community volunteers, partners in Bicol Region
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) recognized the exceptional contributions of community volunteers and partners during the 9th Regional BayanI Ka! Awards on Thursday, August 10 at Villa Caceres Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur. The awarding ceremony with the theme, continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS honors community volunteers, partners in Bicol Region
DSWD Bicol Releases it 4th Wave of Food Provision to the Mayon Evacuees
DSWD Regional Office 5 is now on its 4th wave of releasing food provisions today, August 8, 2023, for the affected families of the Mayon unrest covering the period of August 9-23, 2023 or 15 days. 27,050 family food packs were released to the 5,410 families inside evacuation centers, 2,085 family food packs to 417 continue reading : DSWD Bicol Releases it 4th Wave of Food Provision to the Mayon Evacuees
Volunteers, LGUs to participate in the CDD Congress in Naga City
At least 280 participants composed of community volunteers, local chief executives, Local Government Unit (LGU) officials and Area Coordinating Team (ACT) members of Bicol Region will participate in the Community-Driven Development (CDD) Congress at Villa Caceres, Naga City, Camarines Sur from August 9 to August 10, 2023. The event hosted by the Department of Social continue reading : Volunteers, LGUs to participate in the CDD Congress in Naga City
DSWD Bicol Provides Hot Meals to Stranded Passengers in the Various Ports of the Region
Philippine Coast Guard issued a directive cancelling all sea travels all over the region due to strong winds and big waves caused Typhoon Egay which resulted to more than 6,671 stranded passengers in the different ports of the region covering both private and public transports. RD Norman S. Laurio, through its Disaster Risk Management Division continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Hot Meals to Stranded Passengers in the Various Ports of the Region
Mayon Volcano Evacuees gladly receive DSWD financial aid through its Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) Program
DSWD Regional Office 5 released a total of 59,294,970.00 to 4,809 affected families inside evacuation of the seven (7) affected municipalities, namely, Camalig (886), Daraga (586), Guinobatan (894), Ligao City (57), Malilipot (838), Santo Domingo (1,544), and Tabaco City (444), in its simultaneous payouts conducted last July 14-16, 2023. Each displaced and affected family whose continue reading : Mayon Volcano Evacuees gladly receive DSWD financial aid through its Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) Program
DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS gathers support on CDD Institutionalization among stakeholders in Bicol Region
With an aim to gather more support on the institutionalization of Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach as a national strategy for poverty reduction and community empowerment, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) held the CDD Knowledge Exchange Forum at Ninong’s Hotel, Legazpi continue reading : DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS gathers support on CDD Institutionalization among stakeholders in Bicol Region
DSWD Bicol monitors presence of families at the 6-km Danger zone of Mayon Volcano
Province of Albay – DSWD Field Office V Regional Director Norman Laurio and his team, together with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development personnel, and the Local Government Units led by Mayor Cenon Volante and Barangay Calbayog Chief Gilbert Bolanos of Malilipot, and Mayor Carlos Baldo of Camalig, initiated inspections within the 6-kilometer permanent danger continue reading : DSWD Bicol monitors presence of families at the 6-km Danger zone of Mayon Volcano