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
“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 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
DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to Families of SK Members Involved in Laguna Vehicular Accident
Legazpi City, Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region promptly extended financial assistance to the families of eight Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members from Tabaco City, Albay, who were involved in a tragic vehicular accident in Laguna. The accident occurred at midnight on January 20, 2025, in continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to Families of SK Members Involved in Laguna Vehicular Accident
DSWD Bicol Provides Financial Assistance and Food Packs to Families of Five Missing Fishermen in Catanduanes
Pandan, Catanduanes — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has swiftly extended financial assistance and essential support to the families of five fishermen who went missing in the waters off the Pacific coast on January 6. On January 17, 2025, each affected family received PHP 10,000 under continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Financial Assistance and Food Packs to Families of Five Missing Fishermen in Catanduanes
DSWD Bicol Honors Partners for Their Unwavering Support of the Sustainable Livelihood Program
DSWD Bicol honors proactive local government units, national government agencies, and other internal stakeholders during the Sustainable Livelihood Program’s (SLP) Special Projects Year-End Performance Assessment on Thursday, November 21, at the Apple Peach Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay. LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, continue reading : DSWD Bicol Honors Partners for Their Unwavering Support of the Sustainable Livelihood Program
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