Legazpi City, Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office V – DSWD Bicol and Caritas Philippines, in partnership with the Diocese of Legazpi, officially launched their collaboration today through the Social Action Center (SAC), marking a significant step toward strengthening the delivery of social welfare and development programs in the region. continue reading : Department of Social Welfare and Development Bicol, Caritas Philippines–Diocese of Legazpi Launch Partnership to Strengthen Social Welfare Services in Bicol
DSWD Bicol Extends Compassionate Aid to Families of Fisherfolk Affected by Separate Boat Accidents in Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte
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
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 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
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 Extends Immediate Aid to Families of Victims Involved in Bus-Truck Collision in Polangui, Albay
Albay, Bicol — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region personally visited the grieving families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Polangui, Albay on May 20, 2025. According to the reports, the bus continue reading : DSWD Bicol Extends Immediate Aid to Families of Victims Involved in Bus-Truck Collision in Polangui, Albay
DSWD Bicol Provides Over PHP7 Million Worth of Essential Aid to Fire-Affected Families in the First Quarter of 2025
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