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ATTY. JUSTIN CAESAR ANTHONY D. BATOCABE, Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB) Director delivered opening remarks to each session of the knowledge-sharing session with the third and fourth year students from the University of San Carlos last 9-10 January 2025 at the DSWD Auditorium.

DSWD Academy Hosts Knowledge-Sharing Session for USC-JPIA Students

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Academy recently concluded a dynamic two-day knowledge-sharing session with  150 third and fourth-year accounting students and faculty from the University of San Carlos-Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)  last 9 and 10 January 2024 at the DSWD Auditorium. The event provided participants with an invaluable opportunity to observe and engage with the accounting systems of one of the country’s largest government agencies, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world business operations.
The Public Administration students from different agencies.
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UP-NCPAG Engage in Knowledge-Sharing Session with DSWD on Social Welfare Programs

On December 16, 2024, 21 master's students in Public Administration, accompanied by Professor Alicia Celestino from the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance, participated in a knowledge-sharing session with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This session aimed to enhance the student's understanding and equip them with the practical knowledge necessary for effective contributions to social welfare policy formulation, strategic planning, and program development.
Knowledge Fair 2024: Celebrating Excellence Through Good Practice Documentations
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Knowledge Fair 2024: Celebrating Excellence Through Good Practice Documentations

The DSWD FO 1 successfully conducted its annual Knowledge Fair at Hotel Ariana in Bauang, La Union on 12 December 2024. This event brought together local government units (LGUs), social welfare development agencies (SWDAs), and various offices, divisions, units, and sections (ODSUs) from the Field Office to showcase their initiatives that have positively impacted different sectors, social service delivery, and community development. The fair was led by Regional Director Marie Angela S. Gopalan, along with the Executive Committee and Ms. Norilix M.
Batch 2 Post Graduate Diploma Course on Child Protection Cum Case Management
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Report for the Batch 2 Post Graduate Diploma Course on Child Protection Cum Case Management

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its partnership with UNICEF and Miriam College facilitated the enrollment of 50 scholars from the DSWD, National Authority for Child Care (NACC), and Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) for the second batch of the Post Graduate Diploma on Child Protection cum Case Management (PGDCPCM). The PGDCPCM aims to strengthen the competencies of the social service workforce on implementing child protection in the context of the social welfare system.
DSWD Hosts Successful 2024 Knowledge Fair for External Partners
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DSWD Hosts Successful 2024 Knowledge Fair for External Partners

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a successful Knowledge Fair on 21-22 November 2024, at Ciudad Christia Resort 9 Waves in San Mateo, Rizal, with over 600 participants attending both onsite and online from DSWD field offices, municipalities, national government agencies, private sector and local government units nationwide. The activity provides an opportunity to share knowledge and identify practices which they may replicate. Day 1 Highlights

The DSWD KM Portal is a dynamic facility founded to promote the development and sharing of knowledge within the DSWD and its partners. The Portal has vast collection of DSWD Knowledge Products (KPs) and other learning resources on social welfare and social protection.