RD Arnel Garcia CESO II conducts the first State of Pantawid Address (SOPA) for Bicol Region In celebration of the 1st anniversary of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, the DSWD Region 5 has rolled out the first ever regional Pantawid Address cum Media Forum conducted by the continue reading : DSWD Bicol Conducts the 1st Regional State of the Pantawid Address

“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors.” The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its release of cash grants to its social pensioners under the Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Program for Social Pension. These beneficiaries are the qualified indigent senior citizens receiving social pension based on the continue reading : UCT-Social Pension Payouts for Bicol continue

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 and Vinzons in Camarines Norte; continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS completes P129.3 M sub-projects

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

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

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 (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

  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

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

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