DSWD Field Office V conducted the first State of the Region Address (SORA) last February 24, 2022 in Legazpi City, with its goal of strengthening partnerships by bridging the gaps to further enhance the impact of the Department’s programs and services towards its beneficiaries. DSWD envisions that all Filipinos are free from hunger and continue reading : DSWD Field Office 5 Conducted First State of the Region Address 2022
The Miracle of a Second Life
The pandemic has proven that disasters impact people from all walks of life. Regardless of status, people are conquering the same storm. True to their oath to serve the people, employees of agencies providing front line services continue to ensure provision of necessary assistance. The pandemic has given rise to modern day heroes. The continue reading : The Miracle of a Second Life
DSWD Celebrates its 71st Anniversary
Legazpi City, Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FO 5) concluded the weeklong celebration of the agency’s 71st anniversary on April 1, 2022. The event was attended by the agency’s executives from the Central Office and other Field Offices, representatives of partner organizations, and other stakeholders. This continue reading : DSWD Celebrates its 71st Anniversary
Breaking Boundaries: An endless journey of passion for community service
Women can make changes in the community. It is shown beyond doubt by the inspiring experience of Gina Rico Fuentes. She is an ordinary constituent of Barangay Bartolome, Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon who only thinks about how to meet their daily needs before she was chosen and elected as one of the community volunteers in their continue reading : Breaking Boundaries: An endless journey of passion for community service
Mga Batang 4Ps Receive Shoes and Hygiene Kit Donations from SM Foundation Inc.
A total of 14,944 pairs of brand new shoes for children, 165 hand sanitizers, and safety kits were donated by SM Foundation Inc. through their Operation Tulong Express and SM Store to the Department of Social Welfare and Development Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Albay Provincial Operations Offices (POO) in Region V last February 2022. continue reading : Mga Batang 4Ps Receive Shoes and Hygiene Kit Donations from SM Foundation Inc.
LGU Pandan: Model LGU implementing KALAHI-CIDSS, 2021 GAPAS Awardee for the Panata Ko sa Bayan Awards
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recognized the Local Government Unit of Pandan, Catanduanes as Gawad Panglilingkod sa Sambayanan (GAPAS) Awardee for Model LGU Implementing KALAHI-CIDSS during the 2021 Pagkilala sa Natatanging Kontribusyon sa Bayan or PaNata Ko sa Bayan Awards held last 28 February 2022 at DSWD Central Office, Quezon City. Pandan, continue reading : LGU Pandan: Model LGU implementing KALAHI-CIDSS, 2021 GAPAS Awardee for the Panata Ko sa Bayan Awards
Disaster Response and Management Programs
Emergency Shelter Assistance Download the brochure in PDF format: Emergency Shelter Assistance Cash-for-Work Download the brochure in PDF format: Cash-for-Work Food-for-Work Download the brochure in PDF format: Food-for-Work
Pagkakaisa ng Kasaro Komiks
This book was produced by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD KALAHI-CIDSS) Social Marketing Unit to inform communities the importance of Community-Driven Development (CDD) or collective and compassionate action. The KALAHI-CIDSS is a program of DSWD that aims to strengthen community continue reading : Pagkakaisa ng Kasaro Komiks
Burunyog (Unity) Compendium of Stories Volume II
Read the various stories of communities and personal development of the Bicolanos and the role of KALAHI-CIDSS in sparking “burunyog” or unity in the communities. Download this compendium through the link provided below: Burunyog Compendium Volume II
A woman’s four years of experience in volunteerism creates impact in the community
According to John Legend, an American singer-songwriter, “Experience is a great teacher.” This is true because through experience, we learn new knowledge and skills. For Verde Jalimao, she takes pride of her four (4) years of experience as a community volunteer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive continue reading : A woman’s four years of experience in volunteerism creates impact in the community