“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 leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
The Regional Federation of Persons with Disabilities (RFPWD) held its first semester meeting in Legazpi City, headed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol. Key topics discussed during the meeting included the accomplishments for the first half of 2024, addressing organizational issues, and discussing important matters affecting the PWD sector. Ms. Irah continue reading : DSWD Bicol leads RFPWD First Semester Meeting in Legazpi City
DSWD Bicol Conducts Capacity-Building Trainings for SLPAs in Catanduanes Island
Participants from Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) on Catanduanes Island actively engage in hands-on training for mangrove crab fattening, part of a capacity-building initiative led by DSWD Bicol, CDA, DTI, and BFAR. This training aims to equip them with essential skills for sustainable micro-enterprise development under the Zero Hunger Program. CATANDUANES – DSWD Bicol, in continue reading : DSWD Bicol Conducts Capacity-Building Trainings for SLPAs in Catanduanes Island
Masbate Media Forum 2024 Highlights DSWD Bicol’s Accomplishments
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol held the Media Forum 2024 in Masbate, with participation from media practitioners across the province. The event showcased the regional and provincial achievements of the Department. During the forum, DSWD Bicol’s Regional Director Norman S. Laurio presented the CY 2024 accomplishments, detailing the disbursed amounts and continue reading : Masbate Media Forum 2024 Highlights DSWD Bicol’s Accomplishments
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 Bicol disburses 1.8 Million Cash Relief Assistance during the LAB FOR ALL launching in Sorsogon
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