Tag: Bicol Region
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DSWD Bicol Provides Relief to 38 Families Affected by Fires
In a compassionate response to recent fire incidents, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has extended aid totaling PHP250,503 to 38 families across six provinces. The assistance, which included essential food and non-food items, was distributed to help alleviate the immediate hardships faced by those affected. DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio highlighted…
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Educo Philippines Unveils Initiatives to Boost Children’s Rights and Well-Being in Bicol
In a significant move to enhance children’s welfare, Educo Philippines announced the launch of two new projects during a press conference in Legazpi City on February 20, 2025. The organization, led by country director Marlon Villanueva, introduced Project RECEIVE and Project UPFRONT, aimed at promoting children’s rights and well-being in the Bicol Region. Project RECEIVE,…
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DSWD Distributes Over PHP3.2 Million in Food Aid to 5,000 Families in CamSur
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Bicol Region (DSWD-5) has provided over PHP3.2 million in family food packs to more than 5,000 families in Camarines Sur. The distribution took place across 16 island barangays in Garchitorena and two barangays in Goa, targeting those hardest hit by the…
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Over 5,000 Families in Camarines Sur Receive Food Aid from DSWD
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in the Bicol Region provided food assistance to more than 5,000 families in Camarines Sur. The distribution took place on February 18, 2025, targeting residents impacted by severe weather conditions caused by a shear line. The aid, valued at over PHP3.2 million,…
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Albay Parents and Students Smoothly Navigate DepEd’s Early Registration Drive
LEGAZPI CITY – Parents in this bustling city have eagerly participated in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) early registration initiative, ensuring their children’s enrollment in preferred schools. The three-week registration period saw an impressive turnout of 223,000 students across the region. Frances Louise Cruz, a parent who enrolled her child in Kindergarten at Ibalon Central…
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New Tablets Enhance Virtual Visitation for Bicol’s Inmates
LEGAZPI CITY – The ‘e-dalaw’ virtual visitation program for inmates in the Bicol Region has been significantly improved with the addition of new communication tools. On February 6, 2025, the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) Region V handed over 18 tablets to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Bicol, aiming to…
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Bicol Region Gears Up for Palarong Bicol 2025
LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) is in the final stages of preparing for the Palarong Bicol 2025, set to take place from March 22 to 29. During a press conference at Hotel Iñigo, regional sports officer Francisco Dexter Sison announced that Legazpi City has committed PHP17 million to host the…
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DSWD’s 4Ps Program Aids Nearly 9 Million Children in Education and Health
The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is making a significant impact by supporting nearly nine million children aged 0 to 18. The program offers cash grants to help these children stay healthy and attend school, aiming to break the cycle of poverty within their families. Assistant Secretary Irene…
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Heavy Rains Prompt Class Suspensions Across Bicol Region
Due to intense rainfall triggered by a shear line, numerous towns and cities throughout the Bicol Region have decided to cancel in-person classes at all educational levels in both public and private institutions on Friday. In Albay, the affected areas include Tabaco City, Malilipot, Tiwi, Camalig, Pio Duran, Daraga, Malinao, Bacacay, Guinobatan, Sto. Domingo, Manito,…
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Philippine Coast Guard Halts Small Boat Operations in Catanduanes Amid Rough Seas
In response to hazardous weather conditions, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has issued a directive halting the operation of small sea vessels along the northern and eastern coasts of Catanduanes. The decision, announced on Thursday, was made in light of gale-force winds that have been reported in the region. The Coast Guard Station in Catanduanes…
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