DSWD Academy, 4Ps and Stairway Foundation Inc. Collaborates on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse E-course

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Mr. Lars Jorgensen (SFI Founder) provided welcome message and discussed the years of collaboration of DSWD, through 4Ps, and Stairway Foundation, Inc. (SFI).
Ms. Rosylyn Arnigo (Writeshop Facilitator) and Project Development Officer from the DSWD Academy facilitated the preliminary activities including introduction of participants and workshop team.
Mr. Christian Olan R. Dorado (Information Technology Officer) of the DSWD Academy provided an Orientation of the DSWD Academy and the DSWD Electronic Learning Management System (ELMS)
Mr. Ysrael Diloy (Child Protection Specialist) of SFI provided Overview of the Stairway Learning Management System (LMS) that hosts their e-Learning Courses.
Group photo of all participants from the Field Offices of NCR, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA,VIII and Central Office (DSWD Academy, 4Ps, Program Management Bureau, Standards Bureau, and Social Technology Bureau) together with Stairway Foundation Incorporated (SFI).

On 26 - 28 February 2025, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) National Program Management Office (NPMO) spearheaded the Writeshop on the Development of Electronic Course on Child Sexual Abuse Protection (CSAP) in collaboration with Stairway Foundation, Incorporated, a Community-based and Residential Resource Learning Center. This activity was participated by 33 participants from the 4Ps Implementers from Field Office National Capital Region, IV-A, MIMAROPA, VIII, Social Technology Bureau (STB), Standards Bureau (SB), Program Management Bureau (PMB), and DSWD Academy.

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DSWD Academy Promotes Knowledge Management During Benchmarking of DOLE Regional Office XI

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DSWD ACADEMY headed by Atty. Justin Caesar Anthony D. Batocabe (Center) with the DOLE Regional Office XI participants on a facility day tour.
ATTY. JUSTIN CAESAR ANTHONY D. BATOCABE delivers the opening remarks and also presented a brief orientation on the latest developments of the DSWD Academy as part of the benchmarking for the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office XI.
MS. NORILIX M. RAZALAN presents the DSWD Knowledge Management Journey as part of the benchmarking for the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office XI at the DSWD Academy, Taguig City.
ATTY. CONNIE BEB A. TORRALBA from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office XI present their message of appreciation and orientation on the status of their knowledge management initiatives in the KM benchmarking at the DSWD Academy, Taguig City.
(From Left to Right) Ms. Sophia Gem E. Pangilinan, OIC-Division Chief Ms. Norilix M. Razalan, Bureau Director, Atty. Justin Caesar Anthony D. Batocabe, Ms. Allendale M. De Luna, Ms. Jane A. Baldino and Ms. Monica Solesta together with the attendees and participants from the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office XI for the benchmarking of the knowledge management mechanisms and practices at the DSWD Academy, Taguig City.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the DSWD Academy hosted a Knowledge Sharing Session on Knowledge Management (KM) as part of the benchmarking for the 15 participants from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office XI from 19-20 February 2025 at the DSWD Academy facility in Taguig City. The event aimed to enhance DOLE Regional Office XI's KM practices by learning from DSWD's successful implementation of KM systems and mechanisms as a core strategy to enhance the DOLE Region XI’s existing knowledge management practices.  

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DSWD, BDO Foundation and BSP Collaborates for Financial Education

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BSP and BDOF team together with Usec. Denise FB Bernos- Bragas, MD and DSWD participants
Undersecretary Denise FB Bernos Bragas emphasizes the importance of the partnership of DSWD, BDOF and BSP on elevating the competency of stakeholders on Financial Literacy.
BSP and BDOF team together with Asec. Janet P. Armas and the DSWD participants
DSWD participants listens attentively to the discussions.

The Financial Education Learning Sessions, Demonstration, and Writeshop for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was conducted on 12-14 February 2025 at the Belamy House, Makati City with 15 participants from the DSWD. This activity was an initiative through the partnership with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Banco De Oro Foundation that aims to enhance financial literacy and empower both DSWD personnel and beneficiaries.

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DSWD Highlights Integrated Social Welfare Programs to Maldives Officials

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Delegates from Kulhudhufushi City actively engaged in discussions during the forum session.
Undersecretary Denise FB Bernos-Bragas of the Regulatory Services and Institutional Development Group acted as the Chairperson for the Knowledge Sharing Sessions, providing input and addressing questions and concerns_
Kulhudhufushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif, provides a message
Atty. Justin Caesar Anthony D. Batocabe, Director of DSWD Academy delivered an inspiring closing message
The delegates from Kulhudhufushi City of Maldives

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.

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DSWD Academy Hosts ASEAN Social Work Consortium Workshop to Strengthen the Profession in the Philippines

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ASWC-Ph Members celebrating teamwork and shared commitment to advancing social work in the Philippines, and across the ASEAN region.
Dedicated professionals collaborate on discussions to elevate Social Work in the ASEAN Social Work Consortium Philippines Consultation and Planning Workshop 2025.
DSWD Undersecretary Denise FB Bernos-Bragas offered words of encouragement and support for continued and strengthened collaboration with the ASEAN Associations.
Mr. Rosauro Luntayao of PASWI led the discussions on the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) to strengthen social work across ASEAN on February 4, 2025.
Mr. Jefran P. Olingay Spearheaded the insightful discussion on the recommendations and comments on Memorandum Circular 05: Guidelines in Determining When a Government Personnel May Be Considered a Public Social Worker.

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

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