The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region extended compassionate assistance to the grieving families of two fishermen from San Andres, Catanduanes, who lost their lives after their fishing boat sank in the waters off Caramoan, Camarines Sur. According to family members, the three fishermen went out to sea continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Compassionate Aid to Families of Fisherfolk Affected by Separate Boat Accidents in Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte
DSWD Bicol Quickly Responds to Fatal Landslide in Matnog, Sorsogon; AICS Program Provides Aid to Bereaved Families of Two Victims
Matnog, Sorsogon — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region quickly responded to the tragic landslide that occurred in Barangay Bariis, Matnog, Sorsogon which claimed the lives of two residents. According to the reports, due to the relentless rain brought about by the Tropical Storm #AdaPH, it destabilized the continue reading : DSWD Bicol Quickly Responds to Fatal Landslide in Matnog, Sorsogon; AICS Program Provides Aid to Bereaved Families of Two Victims
“Pipiliin sa Araw-araw”: Anncy Malejana’s Story of Choosing to Be An Angel in Red Vest Every Day
“𝘔𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘸𝘢𝘨𝘢, 𝘱𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸-𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘸,” like the lyrics of an OPM song by Ben&Ben, Anncy Malejana keeps on choosing to serve the public as a registered social worker, every day. Anncy with more than 11 years of service as an Angel in Red Vest, was one of the pioneer staff of the Department continue reading : “Pipiliin sa Araw-araw”: Anncy Malejana’s Story of Choosing to Be An Angel in Red Vest Every Day
Over 600K Clients Benefit from DSWD Bicol’s AICS and AKAP in 2025
Legazpi City, Albay — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region, successfully distributed a total of Php 3,908,683,628.23 in aid under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program, and Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) on 2025, benefiting a total of 624,641 clients from its various types continue reading : Over 600K Clients Benefit from DSWD Bicol’s AICS and AKAP in 2025
DSWD Bicol Extends Over Php95K in Aid to Six Separate Fire Incidents in Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon
Bicol, Philippines – In addition to the immediate support provided by the Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) to six families affected by separate fire incidents in the provinces of Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V–Bicol Region also extended financial assistance to each affected families. In continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Over Php95K in Aid to Six Separate Fire Incidents in Masbate, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon
DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to 103 Tornado-Affected Families in Daet, Camarines Norte; Provides Support to Bereaved Families of Two Fatalities
Daet, Camarines Norte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region quickly responded to the catastrophic tornado in Daet, Camarines Norte on September 14, 2025. A total of 103 families in Barangays Bibirao and Magang were affected after their homes and properties sustained damages from the aftermath. In the devastating continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to 103 Tornado-Affected Families in Daet, Camarines Norte; Provides Support to Bereaved Families of Two Fatalities
DSWD Bicol Swiftly Responds to Foiled Human Trafficking Attempt: Extends Aid, Counseling to Families of Rescued Teens
Cataingan, Masbate – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region immediately extended aid and psychosocial support to the families of three teenage girls who were rescued from an attempted human trafficking incident at Pio Duran Port, Albay, on September 3, 2025. According to authorities, the victims—three minors aged continue reading : DSWD Bicol Swiftly Responds to Foiled Human Trafficking Attempt: Extends Aid, Counseling to Families of Rescued Teens
Serbisyong Angels in Red Vests: Ang Ilang Kilometrong Layo ng Pagmamahal Para Kay Tatay Regino mula Sagñay, Camarines Sur
Sagñay, Camarines Sur — Kagaya ng malimit na linya sa mga pelikulang patungkol sa pag-ibig na, “𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪 𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘺𝘢 𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘰 𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯 𝘬𝘢,” ito rin ang naging inspirasyon ng mga Angels in Red Vests ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region sa kanilang pagtugon upang matunton continue reading : Serbisyong Angels in Red Vests: Ang Ilang Kilometrong Layo ng Pagmamahal Para Kay Tatay Regino mula Sagñay, Camarines Sur
DSWD Bicol’s DRMD Gears Up for Faster, Smarter Disaster Response in 2nd Quarterly Meeting
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