Legazpi City — With Tropical Cyclone Opong enhancing the Southwest Monsoon and expected to bring heavy rains to the Bicol Region starting September 25, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region remains fully alert and proactive to safeguard communities within its area of responsibility. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., continue reading : DSWD Bicol Strengthens Preparedness Amid Tropical Cyclone Opong and Southwest Monsoon Threat
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 Condemns Domestic Violence After Fire Incident in Catanduanes; Angels in Red Vests Respond With Urgent Aid
Baras, Catanduanes | September 5, 2025 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region swiftly responded to a tragic domestic violence-related arson incident in Baras, Catanduanes, reaffirming its commitment to protect vulnerable families and uphold the dignity of every Bicolano. At around 11:00 p.m. on September 4, a continue reading : DSWD Bicol Condemns Domestic Violence After Fire Incident in Catanduanes; Angels in Red Vests Respond With Urgent Aid
DSWD Bicol Extends Php80K in Financial Assistance to Eight Fire Affected Families in Del Gallego, Camarines Sur
CAMARINES SUR, Bicol – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V-Bicol Region provided a total of Php80,000 in financial assistance as additional support to the eight fire-stricken families in Zone 1, Barangay Poblacion, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur to help them recover from the tragic incident. The devastating fire occurred on May continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Php80K in Financial Assistance to Eight Fire Affected Families in Del Gallego, 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
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
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 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
