Rising from the Storm: Abaca Farmers Find Hope in DSWD Assistance Programs

Growing abaca is no easy feat. Known as “Manila hemp,” this world-renowned fiber requires immense patience and effort to cultivate. Farmers must wait three to four years for abaca plants to mature, tending to them with care despite the high costs of cultivation. Once harvested, the fibers undergo a labor-intensive process to be dried and stripped—a continue reading : Rising from the Storm: Abaca Farmers Find Hope in DSWD Assistance Programs

PBBM Visits Catanduanes to Provide Relief Supplies and Cash Aid to Families Affected by the Super Typhoon Pepito

Virac, Catanduanes – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visited Catanduanes on November 19, 2024, to provide financial assistance to 500 households whose homes were damaged by Super Typhoon Pepito. In addition, he personally distributed essential relief supplies – the DSWD Family Food Packs (FFPs), to 1,000 families severely affected by the typhoon’s devastation. Each affected continue reading : PBBM Visits Catanduanes to Provide Relief Supplies and Cash Aid to Families Affected by the Super Typhoon Pepito

DSWD Disburses P100 Million to Kristine-hit Farmers, Fisherfolks and Families in Albay and Camarines Sur

Bicol Region – Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined his Excellency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the distribution of government aid to farmers, fisherfolks and families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.   As continue reading : DSWD Disburses P100 Million to Kristine-hit Farmers, Fisherfolks and Families in Albay and Camarines Sur

DSWD Bicol’s Relief Efforts Non-Stop to Reach Isolated GIDA Areas in the Bicol Region

  𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚, 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫 – In a steadfast commitment to assist island barangays designated as Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has intensified its relief efforts following the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. Despite the challenges and the holiday season, DSWD Bicol continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s Relief Efforts Non-Stop to Reach Isolated GIDA Areas in the Bicol Region

DSWD Bicol Begins Distribution of Water Filtration Kits to LGUs Affected by Storm Kristine in Camarines Sur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, has initiated the distribution of 20 Family Water Filtration Kits to Local Government Units (LGUs) severely impacted by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine,” facilitated through their Bureau of Fire Protection. On October 30, continue reading : DSWD Bicol Begins Distribution of Water Filtration Kits to LGUs Affected by Storm Kristine in Camarines Sur

DSWD Bicol and PRO5 Sign MOA for Enhanced Security Measures During Social Assistance Payouts

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 and the Philippine National Police, Police Regional Office 5 (PNP PRO5), have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) aimed at enhancing security measures during the distribution of social assistance. On October 7, 2024, DSWD FO5, led by Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, and PRO5, continue reading : DSWD Bicol and PRO5 Sign MOA for Enhanced Security Measures During Social Assistance Payouts

DSWD Bicol, BFSCAP Inc. Meeting Highlights Resolutions and Accomplishments for the Older Persons Sector

The Bicol Federation of Senior Citizens Association of the Philippines, Inc. (BFSCAP Inc.) successfully held its 3rd Quarter Meeting on September 27, 2024, in Legazpi City. The event was organized with the support of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, and facilitated by the Regional Older Persons Focal Person, Ms. Irah Jeanne continue reading : DSWD Bicol, BFSCAP Inc. Meeting Highlights Resolutions and Accomplishments for the Older Persons Sector

DSWD Bicol Disburses Over PHP90-M to Thousands of Low-income Earners Across the Region During the “Handog ng Pangulo” AKAP Payout

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 has distributed a total of PHP90,390,000 in food assistance to thousands of low-income earners under the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) during a two-day simultaneous payout across the region. This distribution of financial aid was part of the nationwide “Handog ng Pangulo: continue reading : DSWD Bicol Disburses Over PHP90-M to Thousands of Low-income Earners Across the Region During the “Handog ng Pangulo” AKAP Payout

DSWD Bicol Ensures High-Quality Implementation of Supplementary Feeding Program and Milk Feeding Program Across the Region

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol is actively overseeing the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) and Milk Feeding Program (MFP) throughout the region to ensure the quality of food and milk provided to beneficiary children. In a recent simultaneous milk sampling and inspection, SFP staff personally examined the milk bottles continue reading : DSWD Bicol Ensures High-Quality Implementation of Supplementary Feeding Program and Milk Feeding Program Across the Region