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
DSWD Bicol’s AICS Program Empowers Women in Crisis Situations this Women’s Month
Jobie Lustado, a compassionate social worker from CIS-AICS Daet Satellite Office provides psychosocial debriefing to a survivor of violence against women and children, offering support and guidance on the journey to healing and recovery. DAET, CAMARINES NORTE – In celebration of the National Women’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol region continue reading : DSWD Bicol’s AICS Program Empowers Women in Crisis Situations this Women’s Month
DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to Shear Line affected Fisherfolks of Camarines Norte
Ms. Josie Matociños, Social Welfare Officer II, provides cash relief assistance to one shearline-affected fisherfolk from Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte during the weeklong AICS Offsite Serbisyo Payout (February 26-29, 2024). CAMARINES NORTE – In its commitment to prompt and compassionate service delivery, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol distributed cash relief continue reading : DSWD Bicol provides cash relief assistance to Shear Line affected Fisherfolks of Camarines Norte
DSWD Bicol responds to the typhoid fever upsurge in Masbate
DSWD Bicol Field staff validates typhoid-affected families in Dimasalag, Masbate. In response to the typhoid fever upsurge in Dimasalag, Masbate, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol provided financial assistance on February 7, 2024. Three typhoid-affected families received financial aid through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program. The department extended continue reading : DSWD Bicol responds to the typhoid fever upsurge in Masbate
DSWD AICS Bicol forges partnership with pharmacies regionwide
DSWD Bicol officials and partner pharmaceutical firms in the region joins the ceremonial signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the issuance of guarantee letters (GLs) for Medical Assistance (Prescription). LEGAZPI CITY – On February 8, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the different continue reading : DSWD AICS Bicol forges partnership with pharmacies regionwide
DSWD FOV intensifies collaboration with AICS partner hospitals
DSWD FOV Regional Director Norman S. Laurio shares his words of gratitude to partner hospital for the continued support to AICS Program during the CIS-AICS Partnership Meeting. Fostering collaboration and setting the stage for mutual success, the Crisis Intervention Section, as the implementing section of the frontline programs of the agency, AICS Program and the continue reading : DSWD FOV intensifies collaboration with AICS partner hospitals
A wounded inspiration: A Solo Parent’s Story of Perseverance
Anyone who has experienced turbulent times in life needs that spark of hope, that fuel to ignite a quest within them – a deep desire to break free from stagnation, move forward with their lives, and fulfill their purpose in a way that might inspire others. The Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) continue reading : A wounded inspiration: A Solo Parent’s Story of Perseverance
DSWD, PSA strengthen partnership to intensify PhilSys ID registration among beneficiaries
PHOTO: DSWD AICS client from Naga Satellite Office utilizes co-location partnership of DSWD, PSA; registers for PhilSys ID. BICOL – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) initiated a co-location partnership to intensify the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys ID) registration among the agency’s clients and continue reading : DSWD, PSA strengthen partnership to intensify PhilSys ID registration among beneficiaries
Growing Old in the Happy Island: A Mother’s Story of Resilience and Fulfillment
Growing old in the Philippines comes with the major challenge of communities’ perception of a sense of duty, defined by established family roles and strong family bonds. Elderly Filipinos recognize the potential for physical deterioration that often accompanies aging, but they generally maintain an optimistic perspective that portrays aging as a phase marked by heightened continue reading : Growing Old in the Happy Island: A Mother’s Story of Resilience and Fulfillment