Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent,” says Victor Hugo. This cannot be truer for Flordeliz Olesco, a 67-year-old retired teacher from Barangay Ananong in Viga, Catanduanes, who found herself writing a song as a way to show her gratitude when her community finally got a water continue reading : Water system built through DSWD program puts a new song in the hearts of residents in Catanduanes town

Electricity has become quite important in today’s culture and is a vital part of functioning as a society. Apart from its social benefits, electricity is also a driving factor for the progress of an economy. Its usage certainly ranges from communication and transportation to production and has, undeniably, become a modern need of mankind. Moreover, continue reading : No access to electricity in Bicol is still half way

“Kung dai kuta nawara si Papa dai mapapariwara ang buhay ko.” (If only we did not lose Papa, my life would not have been a mess.” ) These were the bitter words uttered by Joseph (not his real name), Joseph who was then 16 years old when admitted at the Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth continue reading : A lost child who found a purpose in life

Beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Bicol herd at the Albay Astrodome in Legazpi City to gain extra income in repacking of relief goods. Eighteen-year-old-Diana Rose Locasia of Barangay Sto. Cristo, Daraga, Albay together with 200 beneficiaries chose to spend their night at Albay Astrodome continue reading : Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries in Bicol gain extra income in repacking

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol recently conducted this year’s Nationwide Holiday Festival and Bazaar, dubbed as “PaskuJuan” at Pacific Mall, Legazpi City. With the theme: “PaskuJuan: Salu-salo sa Pagbabago,” the simultaneous celebration and bazaar across all regions was spearheaded by the Department in partnership with other government agencies to share the spirit continue reading : DSWD Bicol hold the Nationwide Holiday Festival and Bazaar

The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol has conducted Katutubo Caravan cum “Kaya ko ang Pagbabago Campaign” for indigenous people last November 28 in Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon. The activity aimed at providing the Katutubo beneficiaries (Agta Tabangnon tribe) in the said municipality with knowledge and information on proper nutrition, good hygiene and importance continue reading : 2014 Katutubo Caravan cum Kaya Ko ang Pagbabago Campaign held

Due to the positive response from the recently conducted National Pantawid Pamilya Family Day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development will be conducting again a nationwide activity dubbed as PaskuJuan, a National Holiday Festival and Bazaar on November 30, 2014 at Pacific Mall Gaisano, Activity Center. The one-day event will be attended by DSWD continue reading : DSWD Bicol to hold Holiday Festival and Bazaar

The local government of Pandan, Catanduanes will compete to the national level for the first ever Gawad Listahanan of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Pandan will be the official entry of the field office 5 after the deliberation and screening last week held at the Regional Office. The municipality was chosen for their continue reading : Pandan, Catanduanes to vie for DSWD’s National Gawad Listahanan

The family of school teachers from Legazpi City had won the DSWD songwriting contest last October 18, 2014 held at Pacific Mall, Legazpi City. The song entitled “Kapit-Bisig” of SOP band made the audience burst into loud cheers while impressing the judges with their vocal stunts and outstanding musicality adjudging them as the grand winner continue reading : Teachers hailed as DSWD songwriting contest grand winners

People in the neighborhood are talking good about him. As if he is an important person who deserve everybody’s high regard and respect in the community. He is Arnel Besle, 45 years of age from Gogon, Legazpi City. Arnel is totally blind. He acquired his disability when he was four years old because of measles. continue reading : Making a big difference