The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region has successfully provided Php 7,652,287.84 in financial and immediate aid to a total of 474 families affected by fire incidents across the Bicol Region in the first quarter of 2025. From January to March, DSWD Bicol responded to 111 fire-related continue reading : DSWD Bicol Provides Over PHP7 Million Worth of Essential Aid to Fire-Affected Families in the First Quarter of 2025
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
Rising from the Storm: Abaca Farmers Find Hope in DSWD Assistance Programs
Growing abaca is no easy feat. Known as “Manila hemp,” this world-renowned fiber requires immense patience and effort to cultivate. Farmers must wait three to four years for abaca plants to mature, tending to them with care despite the high costs of cultivation. Once harvested, the fibers undergo a labor-intensive process to be dried and stripped—a continue reading : Rising from the Storm: Abaca Farmers Find Hope in DSWD Assistance Programs
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 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 provides immediate assistance to road crash victims
Photo: DSWD Bicol personnel provides immediate assistance and psychosocial support to the bereaved family of road crash victims. DSWD Field Office V, through its Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) and its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program, immediately located and coordinated with the bereaved family of Jether Ayuban, who died in a road continue reading : DSWD provides immediate assistance to road crash victims
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