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Delegates from Kulhudhufushi City actively engaged in discussions during the forum session.
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DSWD Highlights Integrated Social Welfare Programs to Maldives Officials

The Department of Social Welfare & Development continues to showcase its leadership in social protection in Asia and the Indo-Pacific Region through the sharing of its best practices with the visiting officials from Kulhudhufushi City, Republic of Maldives on 12 February 2025. The visit was led by City Mayor Mohamed Athif with council members Ahmed Abdulla, Ibrahim Ahmed, Rilwan Mohamed, Athifa Ali, and Secretary General Abdulla Adam.  DSWD Undersecretary Eduardo M.
ASWC-Ph Members celebrating teamwork and shared commitment to advancing social work in the Philippines, and across the ASEAN region.
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DSWD Academy Hosts ASEAN Social Work Consortium Workshop to Strengthen the Profession in the Philippines

In line with strengthening and promoting the Social Work Profession in the Philippines, the Department, through the DSWD Academy, convened the 9 member organizations of the  ASEAN Social Work Consortium Philippines  in a consultation and workshop planning held on 3-7 February 2025 at Oracle Hotel and Residences, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.  Highlights of the activity include the discussion of the proposed Mutual Recognition Agreement for countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),  proposed amendments to the Magna Carta Law for Social Workers, plans for 2025-2028 and
Dialogue with Social Work Students: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
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Dialogue with Social Work Students: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice

As part of its commitment to strengthening and promoting the social work profession in the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Social Welfare Institutional Bureau (SWIDB) successfully held a significant event entitled “Dialogue with Social Work Students”, at the University of Cebu, Banilad, Cebu City last 24 January 2025 with almost five hundred (500) social work students actively participating both online and onsite. 
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.

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.