The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V organized the annual Media Forum and Tour in six (6) provinces of Bicol Region.
The forum aims at informing the public, through its media partners, the agency’s targets, challenges encountered, and accomplishments from the first to fourth quarter of 2021 including the first quarter of 2022. It was also an opportunity to discuss issues and concerns on the programs and services of the agency.
Regional Director Leo L. Quintilla, CESE, cited that media as fourth estate of the society has a vital role in distributing information and shaping public’s opinion.
“We (The agency) also want to strengthen the working relationship with media and recognize their invaluable efforts in disseminating information about our programs and services,” he added.
The media forum and tour was conducted in Masbate, lasts June 2; Catanduanes, June 10; Camarines Norte, June 16; Camarines Sur, June 17; Albay, June 22; and Sorsogon, June 24.
To showcase projects, centers of excellence, and success stories of beneficiaries, DSWD personnel and media partners visited Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) communities, Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) associations and residential facilities particularly: (1) Barangay Pinamalatican and Barangay Umabay Interior in Mobo, Masbate, (2) Barangay Asid in Masbate City, (3) Barangay Obo and Barangay Solong in San Miguel, Catanduanes, (4) Barangay Dinaga, Canaman, Camarines Sur, (5) Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) and Haven for Women and Girls in Ligao City, and (6) Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) in Sorsogon City.
(Source: DSWD Bicol Press Release)
