LEGAZPI CITY - The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region 5 (Bicol) recognized the support of eight community groups which were its partners in implementing the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) program during the 7th Regional Bayani Ka! Awards on Wednesday. In a statement on Thursday, Ranelle Anne Sertan, DSWD-Bicol social marketing officer, said the 'Bayani Ka!' awarding that was shown via Facebook Livestream, is an annual event of the agency to recognize community volunteers who help implement the KALAHI-CIDSS program. "The recognition also aims to develop a pool of champions that will help in promoting the institutionalization of community-driven development (CDD)," she said, noting that the CDD is a globally recognized strategy that empowers communities in planning, budgeting and implementing projects or interventions needed in the localities. Sertan said the organizations were n