DSWD Region 5 distributes Family Food Packs (FFPs) to affected residents of Barangay Francia in Virac, Catanduanes | Photo: Lloyd Lara The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office V continuously provides augmentation support to families affected by the onslaught of Super Typhoon Rolly. As of the 12:00NN data gathered through the Disaster continue reading : DSWD immediately responded to typhoon-affected areas in Bicol Region
Daculang Bolo, a community of strengths
A bamboo symbolizes strength and flexibility. It has the ability to stand upright and adapt in difficult situations. Daculang Bolo also known as a large bamboo is also the barangay’s name in the municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte. True to its name, Barangay Daculang Bolo showed many strengths. The barangay exhibited remarkable collective continue reading : Daculang Bolo, a community of strengths
A PWD’s contribution in COVID-19 response
Everybody has a role in the local development including persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other members of the marginalized and vulnerable sectors. Based on Republic Act no. 7277 or Magna Carta of Disabled Persons, PWDs should have active participation in the social and economic development of the country wherein they are encouraged to participate in continue reading : A PWD’s contribution in COVID-19 response
DSWD to release the initial list of poor Bicolanos this October
Legazpi City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V will be releasing the updated list of poor households this month. This list is the result of the Listahanan 3 household assessment conducted last October 2019 to February 2020. The agency has already started the validation activities which include training of continue reading : DSWD to release the initial list of poor Bicolanos this October
Mga Bayani ni Lualhati Children’s Storybook
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 share the message to youth and future generations the importance of communal unity. The Kalahi-CIDSS is a project of DSWD that aims to strengthen community continue reading : Mga Bayani ni Lualhati Children’s Storybook
Burunyog (Unity) Compendium of Stories
Read the various stories of community 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: DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Burunyog
Cattle Raisers SLPA receive livelihood from DSWD-SLP
Program participants of Sitio Talisay Cattle Raisers SLPA receiving the cattle at Sitio Talisay, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Cataingan, Masbate. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Sustainable Livelihood Program awarded the total amount of Php 435,000.00 to Sitio Talisay Cattle Raisers SLPA of Sitio Talisay, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Cataingan, Masbate last September 14, continue reading : Cattle Raisers SLPA receive livelihood from DSWD-SLP
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS includes 36 barangays in Bicol under PAMANA IP-CDD
A total of PhP10,800,000.00 implementation grant will be funded to 36 barangays in Bicol Region under Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan Indigenous Peoples – Community-Driven Development (PAMANA IP-CDD) program through the Department of Social Welfare and Development Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS). The additional barangays under PAMANA continue reading : DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS includes 36 barangays in Bicol under PAMANA IP-CDD
DSWD Secretary visits the earthquake victims of Cataingan, Masbate
Giving of family food packs to partially damaged houses and releasing of Php5,000 cash assistance to families with totally damaged houses. (From right to left is Mayor Cabataña, Congressman Kho, RD Garcia, and Sec. Bautista). Secretary Rolando Joselito Bautista visited the victims of the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that shook Masbate last August 18, 2020. In continue reading : DSWD Secretary visits the earthquake victims of Cataingan, Masbate
DSWD FOV extends help for the earthquake-affected areas of Masbate
DSWD MAT helps during the rapid assessment (left); Attendance to the MDRRMC meeting (right) Amidst the struggles being faced during this time of pandemic, the province of Masbate was struck hard with a 6.6 magnitude earthquake earlier today that was also felt in its nearby provinces. This is just one of the natural disasters that continue reading : DSWD FOV extends help for the earthquake-affected areas of Masbate