In the serene town of Sto. Domingo, Albay, a story of triumph and resilience unfolds through the life of Niño Mcjhay B. Longasa, fondly called by his friends “Sir Ninz”. At 29 years old, Niño stands as a beacon of inspiration, transitioning from being a Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) household member to a Family continue reading : From Member of a 4Ps HH to FDS Educator: The Triumph of Niño Mcjhay B. Longasa
A 72-year-old Woman with a Youth Heart Igniting for Volunteerism Act
Age doesn’t define one’s capacity to engage in community involvement and volunteer activities. People just get older but it doesn’t determine their qualities and limits in exploring and learning new things in life. The act of volunteerism does not belong to a specific age bracket nor intended for a specific societal and economic status. Anyone, continue reading : A 72-year-old Woman with a Youth Heart Igniting for Volunteerism Act
1,945 sub-projects worth P1 billion under KALAHI-CIDSS in Bicol benefit 369,388 households in 2023
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) has accomplished 1,945 sub-projects with a total grant allocation of PHP 1,053,090,475.23 benefiting 369,388 households in 2023. Of the 1,945 completed sub-projects, 211 sub-projects were in Albay, 184 in Camarines Norte, continue reading : 1,945 sub-projects worth P1 billion under KALAHI-CIDSS in Bicol benefit 369,388 households in 2023
A Mother’s Love: For the Family and Community
Motherhood is a role that defines unconditional love. Often described as the architect of a nurturing home, mothers are considered pillars of support who foster the whole being of their children. Juggling various jobs for her family, Rosalie Allen also dedicated her time and effort to the village of San Pedro in the town of continue reading : A Mother’s Love: For the Family and Community
392 families in Bicol receive aid under BP2 program
Infographics: 2023 Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) Program Accomplishments The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol through the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS KKB) has provided PHP35,817,750.00 to 392 families under the Balik-Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2) program in 2023. From 392 continue reading : 392 families in Bicol receive aid under BP2 program
DSWD provides immediate assistance to road crash victims
Photo: DSWD Bicol personnel provides immediate assistance and psychosocial support to the bereaved family of road crash victims. DSWD Field Office V, through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) and its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program, immediately located and coordinated with the bereaved family of Jether Ayuban, who died in a road continue reading : DSWD provides immediate assistance to road crash victims
DSWD SLP distributes P14.2M of livelihood grants as year ends
Since December 21, 2023, the DSWD Field Office V’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) has distributed Php 14,227,996.50 worth of livelihood grants to 1,122 eligible SLP program participants all over the Bicol Region as of December 31, 2023. The 1,122 program participants consist of members of SLP-organized SLP Associations and individual participants. Distribution of the livelihood continue reading : DSWD SLP distributes P14.2M of livelihood grants as year ends
100 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps in Albay; more than 9,000 households set to exit
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY- In a momentous occasion for the province of Albay, 100 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) representing the 9,618 households who have reached the Self-Sufficiency level have successfully graduated from the program, marking a significant milestones and achievements. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V on continue reading : 100 beneficiaries graduate from 4Ps in Albay; more than 9,000 households set to exit
DSWD Bicol releases over PHP 1.3B social pension for indigent Bicolano senior citizens
PHOTO: DSWD SocPen field staff assists a potential social pensioner in filling out forms during monitoring and validation visit. BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD FOV), as the leading advocate for the social protection of indigent senior citizens, released a total of PHP 1,325,859,000.00 in 2023. continue reading : DSWD Bicol releases over PHP 1.3B social pension for indigent Bicolano senior citizens
DSWD Bicol posts record high 278k AICS clients in 2023
Infographic: Crisis Intervention Section – Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations Program Physical and Financial Accomplishment as of 7 December 2023. As the agency strengthens effort in assisting families and individuals facing adversities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V (DSWD Bicol) recorded a high number of clients served under the continue reading : DSWD Bicol posts record high 278k AICS clients in 2023