A total of 108 students with 6 faculty members from Bicol Uinversity College of Social Sciences and Philosophy in Region V, studying Social Work, recently enhanced their understanding of social welfare and development through a knowledge-sharing session focused on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held on 22 November 22,2024.
Undersecretary Denise FB Bernos-Bragas, MD of the Standards and Capacity Building Group (SCBG) highlighted the importance of aligning local practices with international standards to foster positive community impact.
The Conference featured a keynote address from Felomina "Feli" Lacorte, Managing Director of Flaglines Australia, who discussed the theme “Transversing Diversity: International Standards for Inclusive Social Work.” Lacorte stressed the significance of competency-based training and culturally responsive practices, especially for vulnerable populations like refugees.
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
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.
On 09 October 2024, The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through the Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB) held a knowledge sharing session on Women Empowerment and Social Protection participated by non-governmental representatives from Cambodia at the Magiliw Auditorium, DSWD Central Office. The event was led by the Standards and Capacity Building Group Undersecretary Denise FB Bernos-Bragas, together with Atty. Justin Caesar Anthony D. Batocabe, Director, and OIC-Assistant Bureau Director Precilia A.
As part of strengthening the DSWD Core Group of Specialists (CGS) in their role of providing technical assistance to local government units (LGUs), the Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau (SWIDB) conducted a Capability Building on Coaching and Mentoring of Technical Assistance Providers to LGUs from 14 to 18 October 2024 at the Development Academy of the Philippines. Thirty-four participants from DSWD Field Offices CAR, I, II, III, V, VII, VIII, IX, XI, XII, Caraga, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA and selected DSWD Central Office - Office/Bureau/Service attended the training.
A total of 79 Social Welfare Assistants/ Paraprofessionals and Social Workers coming from local government units, non-government organizations and DSWD Field Offices attended the Certificate Course on Basic Social Welfare Concepts, a training under the DSWD Academy. This was conducted on 7-11 October 2024 at the VCDU Prince Hotel, Butuan City with participants coming from Region IX, X, XI, XII, and Caraga.
