PHOTO: Media Orientation on Juvenile Justice & Welfare Act

DSWD 9 conducts orientation on RA 9344 as amended by 10630 an act ‘Establishing a Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and Welfare System’ in celebration of the 10th year anniversary of the said law. Staff from City Social Welfare and Development Office of Zamboanga, police personnel from Women and Child Protection Desk of Philippine National Police and continue reading : PHOTO: Media Orientation on Juvenile Justice & Welfare Act

80 youths hired for summer job in DSWD IX

  Zamboanga City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office IX has accommodated 80 out-of-school, undergraduates, and graduates who are unemployed for the Government Internship Program (GIP). These interns have been deployed in DSWD Regional Office, provincial offices and centers and institutions for 22 days which started last April 29, 2016. They will continue reading : 80 youths hired for summer job in DSWD IX

PHOTO: IOM, DSWD partner for a research

IOM Representatives from Geneva, David Preux and Caroline Masboungi visited DSWD FO IX to coordinate and partner for the conduct of research on Women’s Participation in camps as global initiative for Camp Management. In photos: Conrado Natividad,Marilou Sese, David Preux, ARDO COnsejo Usman, Caroline Masboungi, Ingrid Daba, Rosalie Casimillo and Brian Lustre.

DSWD appeals to LGUs to utilize 1% of IRA for child protection programs

Zamboanga City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development is prodding the Local Government Units to put children’s concerns on top of their agenda through utilizing the allocated 1% of their Internal Revenue Allotment for the implementation of programs and projects for the children. This is pursuant to Republic Act 9344 as amended by continue reading : DSWD appeals to LGUs to utilize 1% of IRA for child protection programs

DSWD cautions parents against possible exploitation of children on Election Day

The Department of Social Welfare and Development cautions parents about the possible risks that their children can possibly get into during election. This is after the agency has received reports that allegedly some minors are tapped to serve as “liners” on the day of the election. “We caution the parents about the vulnerability of their continue reading : DSWD cautions parents against possible exploitation of children on Election Day

Kalahi-CIDSS spearheads Bridging Leadership Training for LGUs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development through the Kalahi-CIDSS conducted the Bridging Leadership Training on April 26-29, 2016 at Roderics Resort in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Participated by the local government unit of different municipalities in the region, the purpose of the three-day training is to build the character and competence of the LGU. This continue reading : Kalahi-CIDSS spearheads Bridging Leadership Training for LGUs