As the famous saying goes “love conquers all”–this defines the romantic couple of Buhi, Camarines Sur who has overcome huge obstacles in their relationship. Raised in a different culture, as Edna, 55, originally came from Quezon Province and her husband– Bartolome Cesno, 57, is a member Indigenous Persons (Agta Tabangon), the couple were able to continue reading : “I Do”
The driven volunteer of Bombon, Cam Sur
It was hard for Marlyn to refuse the acceptance of a position she never dreamt of but it was harder for her to renounce volunteerism. The small town of Bombon, a fifth class town in Camarines Sur, implemented the DSWD program, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) in 2012. Kalahi-CIDSS continue reading : The driven volunteer of Bombon, Cam Sur
DSWD child caring institutions in Bicol named as Center of Excellence
Three child caring institutions of DSWD Bicol named Center of Excellence. These are the Reception and Study Center for Children (RRCY), the Home for Women and Girls both located at DSWD Complex, Barangay Nasisi, Ligao City and the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) at Our Lady’s Village, Pangpang, Sorsogon. This was the result of continue reading : DSWD child caring institutions in Bicol named as Center of Excellence
“Hindi listahan ng bagong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya ang nakapaskil sa mga barangay “– DSWD
“ Hindi mga bagong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program o anumang programa ang listahan ng mahihirap na nakapaskil ngayon sa mga barangay”, paglilinaw ni DSWD Bicol Regional Director Arnel Garcia sa publiko. Ayon kay Garcia, ang nasabing listahan ay resulta ng isinagawang household assessment ng Listahanan o ang National Household Targeting System for Poverty continue reading : “Hindi listahan ng bagong benepisyaryo ng Pantawid Pamilya ang nakapaskil sa mga barangay “– DSWD
Kalahi-CIDSS advocates in Bicol receive Bayani Ka! Awards
Legazpi City— The Department of Social Welfare and Development recognizes its exemplary partners and implementers of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) through its Annual Bayani Ka! Awards with four Bicolanos named as the regional winners. For this year, four Bicolanos were declared as the Bayani Ka! Regional Winners. continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS advocates in Bicol receive Bayani Ka! Awards
Bicol Joins the Celebration of the National Children’s Month
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Youth Commission (NYC) leads the observance of the National Children’s Month of November of every year pursuant to Republic Act 10661, otherwise known as the National Children’s Month Act. The declaration commemorates the adoption of continue reading : Bicol Joins the Celebration of the National Children’s Month
Barangay Captain, defender of children
DILG Memorandum Circular dated August 21, 2008, encourages Local Government Units to organize the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC). This is pursuant to Republic Act 4881, or an act creating a Local Council for the Protection of Children. In reality, not all the LGUs have an organized LCPC or BCPC. If there continue reading : Barangay Captain, defender of children
DSWD 5 holds Tuloy ang Pagbabago Campaign
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V recently conducted its election related campaign dubbed as “Tuloy ang Pagbabago Campaign” at Regent Hotel, Naga City. The nationwide advocacy campaign aims to address election related issues and concerns of the beneficiaries at the same time highlight the empowerment they gained through the Program. continue reading : DSWD 5 holds Tuloy ang Pagbabago Campaign
DSWD Bicol urged the public to participate in the Listahanan Validation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol urged the public to participate in the Validation activity being conducted by the Listahanan or the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR). The department has started posting with the initial list of poor in barangays over Bicol region for scrutiny of the community. “This is continue reading : DSWD Bicol urged the public to participate in the Listahanan Validation
The window of opportunity
The remote agricultural village of Abucay in Pilar, Sorsogon gradually recognizes the role of women in the non-traditional work like construction, an opportunity that made one of its 3,058 residents revive her spirit to practice her profession again. Gina Magdaraog, 44, thought she had everything she could ask for. In 1997, she graduated with continue reading : The window of opportunity