Being a single mother while pursuing college degree is a huge struggle, but for 23-year-old Rigie May R. Marbella of Barangay Millabas, Pilar, Sorsogon, balancing her life as a student and a mother has inspired her to achieve her life’s goal. “May” as she is fondly called by her friends got pregnant at the age continue reading : Single Mom earns college diploma despite poverty
DSWD Region V warns public of epal
Legazpi City—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region V advised the public of incumbent government officials claiming credit for its existing programs in relation to the forthcoming elections. This followed after incidents were reported by the DSWD field workers in Camarines Sur that the Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA) of DSWD appeared to be continue reading : DSWD Region V warns public of epal
DSWD Bicol clarifies delayed 4Ps cash grants
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol clarified that the delay of release of cash assistance to 4Ps beneficiaries in the Region was due to the seven-day extension requested by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to download the funds to its partner conduits that are responsible to directly release the cash continue reading : DSWD Bicol clarifies delayed 4Ps cash grants
Poor seniors to get additional aid under government’s cash transfer program
Poor senior citizens under the Social Pension Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development will be receiving an additional cash aid this year. DSWD Regional Director Arnel Garcia said that around 2.8 million Social Pensioners nationwide will soon to benefit in the added assistance under the government’s Unconditional Cash Transfer Program (UCT) as continue reading : Poor seniors to get additional aid under government’s cash transfer program
DSWD Bicol renewed its partnership with Ago General Hospital and PAKISAMA Bicol
MOA Signing. Reigonal Director Arnel B. Garcia (center) together with representatives from various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol has renewed its partnership with two Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in support to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries through signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) held during continue reading : DSWD Bicol renewed its partnership with Ago General Hospital and PAKISAMA Bicol
4Ps beneficiaries help feed Mayon Evacuees in Albay
4Ps help feed Mayon Evacuees. Affected families of Mayon Volcano eruption housed in Guinobatan West Central School lined-up for the feeding activity of Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Guinobatan, Albay. _____________________________________________________________ Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol help feed the affected families of Mayon Volcano continue reading : 4Ps beneficiaries help feed Mayon Evacuees in Albay
Quail egg production: A promising sustainable livelihood business to De la Paz
Ang kahirapan ay dapat gawin nating motibasayon sa kung anu mang pagsubok na dumarating sa ating buhay. Naniniwala ako na hindi ako nag-iisa sa pagtupad ng pangarap ko dahil alam ko na nandiyan ang Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) na tutulungan ako at aagapay sa pagtupad nito. continue reading : Quail egg production: A promising sustainable livelihood business to De la Paz
The Rugged Laundrywoman with a Big Heart
Life is full of choices. There are many points in life that we need to choose between X or O, Yes or No, or Push or Pull. We have to carefully decide on our choices as it will greatly change our future. We have infinite choices and infinite outcomes that will certainly define our life continue reading : The Rugged Laundrywoman with a Big Heart
A Noble Man with his noble deeds
Growing up in a community with and little hope of changing your circumstances does not seem like a promising start for anyone. But, for Melchor Buenaflor, 48, of Barangay Tinago, Ligao, Albay his childhood taught him tenacity and strength that served him well in years spent being a missionary—helping others those who are in need. continue reading : A Noble Man with his noble deeds
DSWD Region V celebrates Women’s Month
DSWD Region V conducted series of events that promoted women’s rights which included an information drive that underscores topics on how to curb violence against women (VAW) in the workplace and at home in connection with the observance Women’s Month this March. According to Marian Monsalve, Social Welfare Officer II and DSWD Region V Gender continue reading : DSWD Region V celebrates Women’s Month