Educational assistance is not a scholarship, amount varies based on assessment

DSWD Field Office 5 clarifies that the amount received for the educational assistance is based on the social worker’s assessment and documents submitted by the clients. The common misconception of the public is that the assistance is considered as a scholarship program which DSWD strongly disproves. The educational assistance does not guarantee to cover the continue reading : Educational assistance is not a scholarship, amount varies based on assessment

First CSO led learning visit with Parent leaders held in Guinobatan

The Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (Pantawid Pamilya) recently conducted CSO led learning visit with Parent Leaders cum Pantawid Pamilya pay-out in Ofracio Hall, Guinobatan, Albay. It aims to provide awareness about the core poverty alleviation continue reading : First CSO led learning visit with Parent leaders held in Guinobatan

Foundations of development

The coastal town of Donsol is located at the northwestern part of the province of Sorsogon in Bicol region. Its marine waters are home to the gentle giants of the sea, bringing the poor municipality of Donsol in the limelight as the Whale Shark capital of the World. Its developing tourism industry shaped the gradual continue reading : Foundations of development

DSWD Bicol launches program for street families and children

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 5 launches the Comprehensive Program for street children, families, and indigenous people (COMPRE) last June 24 at La Roca Veranda Suites and Restaurant. “The program provides a package of services and interventions to respond to the needs and provide opportunities for streer children, streer families and continue reading : DSWD Bicol launches program for street families and children

DSWD Bicol holds 2015 Regionwide Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V thru the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is currently conducting 2015 Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya regionwide. The contest aims to recognize family beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilya who maintain strong ties, demonstrate Filipino values and have a positive impact in the community where they reside. continue reading : DSWD Bicol holds 2015 Regionwide Search for Huwarang Pantawid Pamilya

DSWD completes pre-implementation workshop for implementers of 1,180 community subprojects

The residents who were entrusted with the entire implementation of 1,180 community projects of Kalahi-CIDSS (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services) were currently training on community financial management and community procurement which started last May and will end this July. The four-day training will prepare the community volunteers, the elected residents continue reading : DSWD completes pre-implementation workshop for implementers of 1,180 community subprojects