Project LAWA at BINHI

04/10/2026

PANOORIN | Narito ang pinakabagong episode ng PLAB Diaries 🥰🌻

Kapag ang komunidad ay organisado, may pagkakaisa.
Kapag may pagkakaisa, may oportunidad.
At kapag may oportunidad, may pag-asa.
Ito ang community resilience.
Ito ang LAWA at BINHI.

04/10/2026

LOOK | Project LAWA at BINHI QUICK FACTS

The Disaster Response Management Bureau, through the Risk Resiliency Program – Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (RRP-CCAM) Project LAWA at BINHI, proudly presents the Quick Facts.

It highlights the milestone, accomplishment, and collective efforts that contributed to the successful implementation of Project LAWA at BINHI over the past years.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all our internal and external partners for your unwavering support, collaboration, and commitment. Your contributions were instrumental in helping us achieve more and advance our shared goal of building more resilient and empowered communities.

Thank you for being part of the journey and for continuously helping us turn our collective efforts into meaningful impact.

Together, we continue to adapt, empower, and build resilience.

Dahil ang Project LAWA at BINHI ay para sa mamamayan, para sa kalikasan, para sa kinabukasan. Lagi't lagi para sa bayan!

Thank you to everyone! 🌱💧

04/10/2026

Mas maaga ang paghahanda, mas matatag ang ating mga komunidad sa harap ng climate hazards.

Sa ilalim ng Risk Resiliency Program – Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation (RRP-CCAM), isinusulong natin ang Project LAWA at BINHI para palakasin ang water access, food security, at climate resilience ng ating mga komunidad.

Hindi lang tayo naghihintay ng sakuna bago kumilos. Naghahanda tayo ngayon para mas maging ligtas at mas handa ang ating mga kababayan.

❤

Philippine Information Agency (PIA)

29/09/2026

TODAY | DSWD, WFP Strengthen Collaboration for El Niño-Induced Drought Preparedness

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) Philippines, held a high-level discussion on strengthening joint anticipatory actions and response measures in preparation for the potential impacts of the 2026/2027 El Niño phenomenon.

The discussion explored opportunities to strengthen existing social protection and disaster response mechanisms, particularly through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Walang Gutom Program (WGP), and Project LAWA at BINHI.

Through strengthened operational systems, improved early warning mechanisms, and timely cash assistance, both agencies seek to help vulnerable Filipino families prepare for, withstand, and recover from the impacts of severe drought on their food security and livelihoods.
Together, DSWD and WFP remain committed to building adaptive, shock-responsive systems that save lives and strengthen community resilience across the nation.

28/09/2026

TINGNAN | Makulay at Masaganang Ani ng Project LAWA at BINHI sa Barangay Sibahay, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur! 🌱🌽🥬🐟

Sa pakikipagtulungan ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Lanuza, Pamunuan ng Barangay Sibahay, at iba pang katuwang na implementer ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, nakapag-ani ang ating mga Partner Beneficiaries ng mais at iba’t ibang gulay, gayundin ng tilapia mula sa kanilang fish farming project.

Higit pa sa ani, ipinapakita ng mga kuwento mula sa Sibahay kung paano nakatutulong ang Project LAWA at BINHI sa pagpapalakas ng food security at community resilience- mula sa sama-samang pagtatanim at pag-aalaga, hanggang sa pag-aani ng sariling pagkain na naihahain sa hapag ng bawat pamilya.

Sa bawat binhing itinatanim, may pag-asang pinapalago. Sa bawat ani, may pamilyang napapakain at komunidad na mas nagiging matatag. 🌱💧

25/09/2026

Organized Groups of Project LAWA at BINHI Joined the Annual Tabo sa Dumanjug!

DUMANJUG, CEBU— Tabo sa Dumanjug 2026 has officially opened, bringing together 21 Farmer Associations, 11 of which were organized through Project LAWA at BINHI, to showcase and market their locally produced products.

The National Focal, Rainheart Arce, Visayas Cluster Focal, Wilhem Ortiz, Jr. and Regional Focal, Irene Montejo joined the activity and provided support to the PLAB partner-beneficiaries.

The participating associations are offering a wide variety of local and fresh products, including coco bath soap, coco soy sauce, Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO), liniment oil, coco vinegar, coco jam, dishwashing liquid, banana chips, turmeric powder, and peanuts. Visitors can also enjoy local delicacies and food products such as budbud, puso, macaroons, butong, biko, cassava p**o, native chicken, and roasted native chicken.

Fresh vegetables and leafy greens are likewise available, including camote tops, kangkong, alugbati, buongon, sayote, sweet potatoes, squash, and a variety of fruits. 🌱🥥🍌🥬

The participation of these Farmer Associations, particularly the 11 associations organized through Project LAWA at BINHI, highlights the importance of community organizing in creating opportunities for farmers to showcase their skills, maximize local resources, strengthen livelihoods, and connect their products to local markets.

Through Project LAWA at BINHI, community members are supported in building initiatives that contribute to food security, sustainable livelihoods, agricultural productivity, and community resilience. The Tabo sa Dumanjug 2026 serves as a meaningful platform where the fruits of community participation and collective action can be shared with the wider community.

From organized communities to productive partnerships, and from local harvests to sustainable opportunities—this is community resilience in action. 🌾💚

25/09/2026

UPDATE | 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗔 𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗛𝗜 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗗𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗝𝗨𝗚, 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨

On September 24, 2026, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) conducted a Monitoring and Technical Assistance (MATA) activity at the Project LAWA at BINHI sites in the Municipality of Dumanjug, Cebu, covering the barangays of Kanghumaod, Doldol, Tubod-Dugoan, and Kanghalo.

The activity commenced with a courtesy call to the Municipal Vice Mayor of Dumanjug, Cebu, highlighting the importance of strengthened coordination and partnership between the DSWD and the local government in sustaining the gains of Project LAWA at BINHI.

The monitoring and technical assistance activity aimed to assess the quality, sustainability, and community ownership of the established project sites. While the Municipality of Dumanjug has achieved 100% completion under the CY 2026 Cash-for-Training and Cash-for-Work (CFTW) modalities, the MATA goes beyond completion validation and focuses on how the project interventions are being utilized, maintained, and sustained by the communities.

Through site validation and technical discussions, the activity examined how the established interventions are contributing to climate-resilient practices, food security, and community preparedness. It also provided an opportunity to identify good practices, address implementation concerns, and provide technical guidance to further strengthen the sustainability of the project sites.

The activity underscores that the success of Project LAWA at BINHI extends beyond the completion of project activities. More importantly, it is reflected in the communities’ capacity to maintain, utilize, and build upon the interventions toward sustainable and resilient livelihoods.

Through continuous monitoring, technical assistance, and collaboration with local government units and communities, DSWD remains committed to ensuring that the gains of Project LAWA at BINHI are sustained and translated into meaningful, long-term benefits for partner-beneficiaries.

25/09/2026

𝐃𝐒𝐖𝐃 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥, 𝐓𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐀 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐇𝐈

TINGNAN: Kinilala ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ang Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V – Bicol Region, sa pamamagitan ng Project LAWA at BINHI (PLAB), sa ginanap na Gawad Parangal sa mga Kabalikat ng Pangisdaan at Yamang Tubig bilang bahagi ng ika-63 Fish Conservation Week noong Setyembre 18 sa Quezon City.

Iginawad ang pagkilala bilang pagkilala sa patuloy na pakikipagtulungan ng DSWD Bicol sa BFAR sa pagpapatupad ng mga programang pangisdaan at mga inisyatibang nakatuon sa kapakanan, food security, at resilience ng mga komunidad.

Sa ilalim ng Project LAWA at BINHI, isinusulong ang mga community-based interventions tulad ng communal gardens, small farm reservoirs, at fishponds, na nagbibigay sa mga partner-beneficiaries ng karagdagang pinagkukunan ng pagkain at kabuhayan.

Higit pa rito, ipinapakita ng karanasan ng mga komunidad sa Bicol kung paano maaaring magbigay ang PLAB ng alternatibong mapagkukunan ng pagkain at kabuhayan. Sa pamamagitan ng muling pagpapasigla ng aquaculture, nabibigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga komunidad na magkaroon ng lokal na pinagkukunan ng isda at iba pang yamang-tubig, na nakatutulong upang mabawasan ang pressure sa likas na yamang-dagat.

Kasabay nito, ang pagtatanim ng root crops at iba pang food crops ay nagsisilbing mahalagang food source ng mga pamilya, lalo na sa panahon ng mga volcanic eruption kung kailan naaantala ang regular na kabuhayan, produksyon, at access sa pagkain. Sa ganitong paraan, ang PLAB ay hindi lamang tungkol sa produksyon—ito ay tungkol sa pagbuo ng mas matatag, sari-sari, at climate- at disaster-resilient na food systems sa komunidad.

Sa pamumuno ni Regional Director Norman S. Laurio at paggabay ni DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, patuloy na pinalalakas ng DSWD Bicol ang pakikipagtulungan sa BFAR at iba pang katuwang na ahensya upang maisulong ang mga programang nag-uugnay sa social protection, food security, livelihood, disaster resilience, at climate change adaptation.

Sa Project LAWA at BINHI, ang bawat tanim, bawat palaisdaan, at bawat community initiative ay hakbang tungo sa komunidad na mas handa, mas may kakayahang bumangon, at mas may sariling kakayahang tugunan ang pangangailangan sa pagkain at kabuhayan—lalo na sa panahon ng sakuna.

Dahil ang tunay na resilience ay hindi lamang kakayahang makabangon, kundi ang pagkakaroon ng sapat na pagkain, alternatibong kabuhayan, at matatag na komunidad bago, habang, at pagkatapos ng sakuna.

23/09/2026

PLAB-IS Pilot Testing Concludes in the Luzon Cluster

The Project LAWA at BINHI Information System (PLAB-IS) Pilot Testing concludes yesterday, 23 September 2026, in the Luzon Cluster, as DSWD Field Office CAR and DSWD Field Office II convened at the DSWD-CAR Regional Office.

The activity was facilitated by the Regional Focals Ms. Phoebeatriz Macababbad and Mr. Jeffrey Wallace. While Mr. Marianito Cagabhion Jr., the PLAB-IS Developer served as Resource Person joined by Mr. Abelardo Dice of the Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC).

The pilot testing provided an avenue for the participating Field Offices to test the system, validate processes, identify areas for improvement, and provide valuable feedback toward ensuring that the PLAB-IS is responsive to the operational, monitoring, and reporting requirements of Project LAWA at BINHI.

The engagement further strengthens the project’s efforts toward efficient, integrated, and data-driven program implementation, supporting improved documentation, monitoring, reporting, and decision-making across Field Offices.

As the Luzon Cluster concludes its pilot testing, Project LAWA at BINHI continues to advance toward a more responsive, streamlined, and technology-enabled implementation system—strengthening systems and processes in support of climate-responsive social protection and community resilience.




Photo credits to DSWD Cordillera Region

23/09/2026

TODAY | Project LAWA at BINHI Joins the Regional Policy Dialogue in the Visayas

Project LAWA at BINHI participated in the Regional Policy Dialogue in the Visayas, highlighting the importance of strengthening institutional preparedness, anticipatory action, social protection, and community resilience in the face of disaster and climate risks.

Representing Project LAWA at BINHI, Mx. Rainheart Arce, National Focal, shared the project’s policy and implementation perspectives through the presentation, “Strengthening Institutional Preparedness, Anticipatory Action, Social Protection, and Community Resilience through Project LAWA at BINHI.”

Mx. Arce joined distinguished leaders and experts, including Vice Gov. Hermilando Mandanas, Secretary General of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP); OCD Region VII Regional Director Joel Mamon; and DOST-PHIVOLCS Director Teresito Bacolcol, during the Institutional Panel Dialogue on “Policy Directions and Institutional Strengthening for Risk-Informed Planning and Program Implementation.”

The dialogue provided a meaningful platform for exchanging perspectives on risk-informed governance, institutional coordination, anticipatory action, and resilient development, emphasizing the need for stronger collaboration among national government agencies, local government units, technical institutions, and communities.

The participation of Project LAWA at BINHI underscores DSWD’s commitment to advancing climate-responsive social protection and strengthening community resilience ensuring that vulnerable communities are not only supported when disasters occur, but are also empowered to anticipate risks, adapt to changing conditions, strengthen food and water security, and build sustainable pathways toward resilience.