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 of Social Welfare and Development continue reading : DSWD-SLP gives livelihood grants to 12 Former Rebels
DSWD is set to distribute P68-M livelihood assistance to 7,645 families in Bicol
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 LAG with the following criteria continue reading : DSWD is set to distribute P68-M livelihood assistance to 7,645 families in Bicol
A rewarding experience of a volunteer during pandemic
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 and no permanent employment were continue reading : A rewarding experience of a volunteer during pandemic
Four SLPAs receive livelihood funds from DSWD-SLP
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 Unit (MLGU) representatives, and program continue reading : Four SLPAs receive livelihood funds from DSWD-SLP
DSWD resumes distribution of Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-For-Work (CFW) in Albay
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 and CFW last December 15-29, continue reading : DSWD resumes distribution of Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) and Cash-For-Work (CFW) in Albay
DSWD scheduled distribution of unclaimed ESA and CFW in Catanduanes and Albay
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 on January 14-15, 2021. In continue reading : DSWD scheduled distribution of unclaimed ESA and CFW in Catanduanes and Albay
Stories of survival: Hope amidst disasters
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 for their Oragon identity. They continue reading : Stories of survival: Hope amidst disasters
DSWD provides cash assistance under ESA and CFW to beneficiaries in Catanduanes and Albay
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 PhP 50,055,100.00 to 3,821 beneficiaries continue reading : DSWD provides cash assistance under ESA and CFW to beneficiaries in Catanduanes and Albay
Fishing for New Opportunities
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 due to the pandemic is continue reading : Fishing for New Opportunities
DSWD Bicol allots P68-M for SLP-LAG
In accordance with Republic Act No. 11494 or the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has allocated more than 68 million to provide Livelihood Assistance Grants (LAG) to aid in the recovery of families and households continuously affected by Corona Virus Disease continue reading : DSWD Bicol allots P68-M for SLP-LAG