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
From Freshman to Degree Holder: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
“Ako ang tatapos sa kahirapan ng aming pamilya,” a popular Filipino phrase on social media, is more than just a trend for Bryan Soriano from Monreal, Masbate. For him, it represents a powerful source of inspiration to persevere with his studies despite financial challenges. It’s a goal he is determined to achieve. Bryan has continue reading : From Freshman to Degree Holder: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
DSWD Bicol leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
The Regional Federation of Persons with Disabilities (RFPWD) held its first semester meeting in Legazpi City, headed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol. Key topics discussed during the meeting included the accomplishments for the first half of 2024, addressing organizational issues, and discussing important matters affecting the PWD sector. Ms. Irah continue reading : DSWD Bicol leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
DSWD Bicol’s Road to Digitalized Social Pension starts with LSWDOs Face-to-Face Orientation
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol held a simultaneous Face-to-Face Orientation on Digital Assessment for Social Pension Program participated in by the Local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs) in the six provinces. During the meeting, DSWD FO5 personnel discussed the memorandum issued by the Program Management Bureau in line with the continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s Road to Digitalized Social Pension starts with LSWDOs Face-to-Face Orientation
Masbate Media Forum 2024 Highlights DSWD Bicol’s Accomplishments
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol held the Media Forum 2024 in Masbate, with participation from media practitioners across the province. The event showcased the regional and provincial achievements of the Department. During the forum, DSWD Bicol’s Regional Director Norman S. Laurio presented the CY 2024 accomplishments, detailing the disbursed amounts and continue reading : Masbate Media Forum 2024 Highlights DSWD Bicol’s Accomplishments
DSWD Bicol Commits to Ongoing Crisis and Disaster Response in Masbate During Media Forum 2024
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol, led by Regional Director Norman S. Laurio, has pledged to maintain its robust support for Masbate Province during crises and disasters. This commitment was made during the Media Forum 2024, held on August 8 in the town of Mobo, Masbate. The Media Forum 2024, attended by continue reading : DSWD Bicol Commits to Ongoing Crisis and Disaster Response in Masbate During Media Forum 2024
DSWD Bicol’s Supplementary Feeding Program spearheaded the 2024 Nutrition Month Celebration in the Bicol Region, held in Presentacion, Camarines Sur on July 25, 2024
DSWD Bicol’s Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP), in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Presentacion and other local government agencies, launched an interactive celebration of Nutrition Month with the theme “Sa Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN): Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat,” involving 46 “nutritionally compromised children” aged 2-5 years enrolled continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s Supplementary Feeding Program spearheaded the 2024 Nutrition Month Celebration in the Bicol Region, held in Presentacion, Camarines Sur on July 25, 2024
DSWD Bicol disburses 1.8 Million Cash Relief Assistance during the LAB FOR ALL launching in Sorsogon
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office 5 successfully released a total of P1,878,000 Cash Relief Assistance during the LAB FOR ALL (Laboratory, Konsulta at Gamot para sa lahat) launching in the Province of Sorsogon on July 18, 2024 at the Sorsogon Provincial Gymnasium, Sorsogon City. This program is a community-based health continue reading : DSWD Bicol disburses 1.8 Million Cash Relief Assistance during the LAB FOR ALL launching in Sorsogon