Empowerment is one of the key the ingredients in the development process and it is one of the main goals of Kapit- Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), a DSWD program that seeks to help alleviate poverty through community-driven development (CDD). Kalahi-CIDSS promotes empowerment through CDD where community actively participate continue reading : The “putol” foreman of Kalahi-CIDSS
Rapu-Rapu Robbery: DSWD assures Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries will receive their cash assistance
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program assures affected beneficiaries of Batan Island, Rapu-Rapu Albay will receive their cash assistance due to the robbery incident last night (January 26, 2016). According to Regional Director Arnel B. Garcia, total of P3.4 Million cash was taken by the robbers continue reading : Rapu-Rapu Robbery: DSWD assures Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries will receive their cash assistance
Millennium Challenge Corporation funds 679 community sub-projects in Bicol under Kalahi-CIDSS
Kapit- Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS), a DSWD program that seeks to help alleviate poverty through community-driven development (CDD), completed 532 out of 679 community sub-projects in 26 poor municipalities of Bicol with a grant of PhP797,682,994.00 from Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). MCC has also provided PhP42,648,000.00 to train continue reading : Millennium Challenge Corporation funds 679 community sub-projects in Bicol under Kalahi-CIDSS
DSWD Bicol provides assistance to affected families of Typhoon Nona
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V provided assistance to affected families from various provinces due to Typhoon Nona (international name Melor). According to DSWD Disaster report as of 2:00 in the afternoon, Today, the field office has provided a total of P32,000 family food packs amounting to P11,857,280.00 to affected families. continue reading : DSWD Bicol provides assistance to affected families of Typhoon Nona
DSWD hosts media tour in Albay
Legazpi City—Local press visited the communities implementing the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) of DSWD in Sto. Domingo, Albay last December 11, 2015. The local tour aims to: Share the learnings of the trained Kalahi-CIDSS volunteers How the residents will benefit from the program Give the media an opportunity continue reading : DSWD hosts media tour in Albay
MARILYN F. ABESA (Regional Pantawid Pamilya Exemplary Child)
Bago pa man dumating ang programang Patawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, kami ay may isang simple ngunit buong pamilya. Tulad ng isang bangka, ang aming buhay ay pawang naka-depende lamang sa agos ng tubig. Naranasan ng aming pamilya ang humarap sa mga matitinding bagyo at unos. Isa sa pinaka-malaking pagsubok na ito ay ang kakulangang pinansiyal. continue reading : MARILYN F. ABESA (Regional Pantawid Pamilya Exemplary Child)
Gender Sensitivity and Analysis Training for Municipal Links of Pantawid Pamilya held
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program is currently conducting training for Municipal Links dubbed as Gender Sensitivity cum Introduction to Gender Analysis Training for City/Municipal Links. The training aims to increase the level of awareness of staff on basic gender concepts and related issues which greatly affect continue reading : Gender Sensitivity and Analysis Training for Municipal Links of Pantawid Pamilya held
A Pantawid Pamilya mother beats the odds of gambling addiction
Forty eight years old Helen B. Balce of Barangay Anameam, Labo, Camarines Norte beats the odds of her addiction in gambling. It appeared to be an everyday routine practice for Helen to gamble the money left in her pocket. “Isa po ako sa matatawag na tamad na magulang, dahil mas inuuna ko pa ang magsugal continue reading : A Pantawid Pamilya mother beats the odds of gambling addiction
Marifi S. Arnaldo (A life changing story of Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leader)
Bilang isang magulang, pangarap ko na mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang aming tatlong anak. Ang kalusugan at edukasyon ang isang daan upang maisakatuparan ang pangarap na ito na hubugin ang kanilang kinabukasan sa paarang mag-aahon sa kanila sa kahirapan. Ako po si Marifi S. Arnaldo, nakatira sa Poblacion sa Munisipyo ng San Vicente, Camarines Norte. continue reading : Marifi S. Arnaldo (A life changing story of Pantawid Pamilya Parent Leader)
A man with a noble heart (A story of and Indigenous People Beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilya)
There are many people who need help, but to Cesar B. Caido, an Agta-Cimaron of Barangay San Rafael, Buhi, Camarines Sur, despite having less in life, he still manages to lend a hand to his villagers. Brother Cesar as he is fondly called-off by his co-villagers, is one among the 366, 778 households in Bicol continue reading : A man with a noble heart (A story of and Indigenous People Beneficiary of Pantawid Pamilya)