Legazpi City, Bicol — With a firm commitment to enhance disaster response operations in the Bicol Region, the Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region successfully conducted its 2nd Quarterly Meeting on June 26, 2025 at E Crown Hotel, Virac, Catanduanes. The continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s DRMD Gears Up for Faster, Smarter Disaster Response in 2nd Quarterly Meeting
Over 2,600 Bicolanos Empowered Through Project LAWA at BINHI Assistance Worth ₱20.8M
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY — A total of 2,644 partner-beneficiaries across eight municipalities in the Bicol Region received their compensation under the first batch of payouts for Project LAWA at BINHI held from June 16 to June 24, 2025, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region. The payout continue reading : Over 2,600 Bicolanos Empowered Through Project LAWA at BINHI Assistance Worth ₱20.8M
Resharing of the Updated Listahanan 3 Database Simultaneously Conducted in Masbate and Camarines Sur
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, through its National Household Targeting Section (NHTS), successfully reshared the updated Listahanan 3 Database (as of December 2024) from June 9 to 11, 2025. The updated database was officially turned over to: The Provincial Government of Masbate, The Municipal LGUs of continue reading : Resharing of the Updated Listahanan 3 Database Simultaneously Conducted in Masbate and Camarines Sur
“From Mid-life Crisis to Angel in Red Vest”: Jennylou Barrameda’s Journey as Social Worker in DSWD CIS
“𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘊𝘐𝘚) 𝘪𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦.” Ms. Jennylou B. Barrameda, longest CIS employee in service, reminisced about her journey after 14 years of service (11 years as a Social Worker) in the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region, particularly in Crisis Intervention Section (CIS). Though she admitted continue reading : “From Mid-life Crisis to Angel in Red Vest”: Jennylou Barrameda’s Journey as Social Worker in DSWD CIS
DSWD Bicol Equips ‘Angels in Red Vests’ With Advance Disaster Response Skills
LEGAZPI CITY, BICOL—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region through its Disaster Response Management Division, successfully concluded the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Individual Displaced Persons Protection (IDPP) Training of Trainers on June 2-6, 2025, at La Piazza Hotel, Legazpi City. The sessions were filled continue reading : DSWD Bicol Equips ‘Angels in Red Vests’ With Advance Disaster Response Skills
“Guarantee Letter Accepted Here”: DSWD Bicol Strengthens Support to PWD Community through GL Partnership with Simon of Cyrene
Legazpi City, Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region launches its official guarantee letter (GL) partnership with Simon of Cyrene Rehabilitation and Development Foundation, Inc., which will strengthen the support to the Person with Disability (PWD) community. Through the continuous effort of the DSWD Bicol’s Crisis continue reading : “Guarantee Letter Accepted Here”: DSWD Bicol Strengthens Support to PWD Community through GL Partnership with Simon of Cyrene
DSWD Bicol Provides Over PHP7 Million Worth of Essential Aid to Fire-Affected Families in the First Quarter of 2025
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has successfully provided Php 7,652,287.84 in financial and immediate aid to a total of 474 families affected by fire incidents across the Bicol Region in the first quarter of 2025. From January to March, DSWD Bicol responded to 111 fire-related continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Over PHP7 Million Worth of Essential Aid to Fire-Affected Families in the First Quarter of 2025
DSWD Bicol Provides Set of Essential Aid to Fire-Stricken Families in Iriga City, Camarines Sur
Iriga City, Camarines Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region provided set of essential aid to the families affected by the fire incident occurred on March 21, 2025 in Barangay San Isidro, Iriga City, Camarines Sur. Two families, the home owner and their tenant, were impacted by continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Set of Essential Aid to Fire-Stricken Families in Iriga City, Camarines Sur
DSWD Bicol Provides Immediate Aid to 37 Vendors Affected by Fire at Sipocot Public Market
Sipocot, Camarines Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region swiftly responded to assist vendors affected by a devastating fire at the Sipocot Public Market in Camarines Sur. On the afternoon of February 24, 2025, a fire broke out in Building 3 of the market, quickly spreading and continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Immediate Aid to 37 Vendors Affected by Fire at Sipocot Public Market
DSWD Bicol Provides Financial Assistance to Four Rescued Camarines Norte Fishermen in Quezon Province
Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has provided financial assistance to four fishermen from Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, who were rescued after their boat was wrecked in the waters of Quezon Province. The fishermen set out to sea at dawn on January continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Financial Assistance to Four Rescued Camarines Norte Fishermen in Quezon Province