Core Group of Specialists Directory

Current Designation:

OIC Assistant Regional Director for Operations

Position:

Social Welfare Officer V

Highest Educational Attainment:

Master of Arts in Social Work - 12 units (University of Northern Philippines, 2017)

Specialization:

1. Children Welfare

   • Day Care Services

   • Alternative Parental Care

   • Case Management

2. Program Management

A. Implementation of Social Pension Program

• Validation of Qualified Social Pensioners

• Republic Act 9994 also known as “The Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010

• Administration of the Social Pension Pay-out

B. Implementation of the Centenarian Program

2. • Republic Act 10868 also known as “Centenarian’s Act of 2006”

   • Assessment of Qualified Centenarians

   • Centenarian’s Act

3. Case Management

   • Social Case Study Reporting

   • Helping Process and problem solving

   • Evaluation and Termination of Cases

Get in Touch:

apcabrera@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

OIC Division Chief Protective Services Division

Position:

Social Welfare Officer IV

Highest Educational Attainment:

• Diploma in Project Management (Technical Institute of the Philippine Center, 2011)

• Bachelor of Laws and Letters (University of the Cordilleras, 2005)

Specialization:

1. Children, Elderly, Family Welfare

• Case Management

• Child Placement (Adoption, Legal Guardianship, Foster Care, and Residential Institutional Care)

• Parent Effectiveness

• Strengthening of Family Values and Preservation of Cultural Heritage

• Gerontology

2. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

• Disaster Preparedness

• Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

• Disaster Response

• Incident Command System

• Camp Coordination and Camp Management

Get in Touch:

magbuclao.focar@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth Head

Position:

Social Welfare Officer II

Highest Educational Background:

Masters of Arts in Social Work (Asian Social Institute, 2010)

Specialization:

1. Children Welfare

• Organizing and strengthening the Local Council for the protection of Children (BCPC)

• Criteria and identification of Presidential Award for Child– Friendly Municipalities and Cities

• Rights of Children

• Youth Welfare Program along Unlad Kabataan Program

• Population and Family Life Orientation (PAFLO)

• Organizing Pagasa Youth Association

2. Person with Disabilities Welfare

• Administration and resource mobilization

• Case management

• PWD Rights and Privileges

• Anti-discrimination advocacies for PWDs

3. Women Welfare

• Community Education for the acceptance of socially disadvantage women

• Research and Advocacy for the Protection of Women and their Children

• Rights and Privileges of Women

Get in Touch:

clchaluyen@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Regional Program Coordinator: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

Position:

Project Development Officer V

Highest Educational Background:

Masters of Social Work (University of Northern Philippines, 2016)

Specialization:

1. Children and Family Welfare

• Social Case Study Reports

• Violence Against Women and Children Laws

• Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

• Improvement and Strengthening Family Support among Members

• Parent Effectiveness and Parenting Skills

2. Gender and Development

• Gender Sensitivity

• Community Education for the awareness of the LGBTQ Community

• Rights and Protection for LGBTQs

• Gender and Development on Camp Coordination and Camp Management

3. Program Management

• Implementation of the Republic Act 11310 or also known as “An Act Institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)”

• Orientation on Rules and Guidelines for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)

Get in Touch:

fdflorendo@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Learning and Development Section Head

Position:

Training Specialist I

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-South La Union Campus , 2011)

Specialization:

1. Children and Family Welfare

• Psychosocial Interventions for Children and Youth

• Stress/ Trauma Management

• Counselling

• Psychological Assessment

2. Learning and Development

• Professional Management and Development

• Career Development Plan

• Bayanihang Bayan Program

• Training and Activities for Employees

Get in Touch:

bbramos@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

OIC Division Chief Policy and Plans Division

Position:

Social Welfare Officer III

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Social Work (University of the Philippines Open University, Los Banos, 2017)

Specialization:

1. Children Welfare

• Multi– Disciplinary Team (MDT) Approach in the Management of Child Abuse Cases

• Gender– Responsive Case Management

• Bio psychosocial Assessment

• Intervention Planning

2. Case Management

• Social Case Study Report

• Helping Process and Problem Solving

• Evaluation and Termination of Cases

Get in Touch:

rsclaur@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Standards Section Head

Position:

Project Development Officer III

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Saint Louis University, 1991)

Specialization:

1. Children Welfare

• ECCD Learning Resource Packages (LRPs)

• Rights of the Child

• Child’s Friendly Space

2. Standards Development and Monitoring

• Guidelines on the Registration, Licensing and Accreditation (RLA) of the SWADs and SPs

• Guidelines on the issuance of Solicitation Permit

• Guidelines on the issuance of Certificate of Recognition to ECCD Workers

• Modules on Pre-marriage Counselling (PMC) Mode II

3. Case Management

• Social Case Study

• Helping Process and problem solving

• Evaluation and Termination of Cases

Get in Touch:

copadio@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Regional Haven for Women and Girls Head

Position:

Social Welfare Officer IV

Highest Educational Attainment:

Diploma in Social Work - 9 units (University of Northern Philippines, 2005)

Specialization:

1. Women Welfare

• Case Management

• Protection for Women Against

• Gender-Based Violence

• Rights and Privileges for Solo Parents

• Community-based Programs for Women

2. Youth Welfare

• Case Management

• Positive Discipline and Inquiry

• Gender Sensitivity Training (GST)

• Youth Sector Regulatory (Registration, Licensing, Accreditation of NGOs and CSO Partnership)

Get in Touch:

cenavales@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Gender and Development Focal- Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

Position:

Project Development Officer II

Highest Educational Background:

Masters of Social Work - 18 units (University of the Philippines Open University– Los Banos, 2015)

Specialization:

1. Women Welfare

• Women and Children’s Rights

• Case Management

• Women Peace and Security

• Awareness on the concepts, content, and implementation of the following laws on women:

-Republic Act 9208, also known as “Anti– Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003”

-Republic Act 9710, also known as “Magna Karta of Women”

-Republic Act 9262, also known as “Anti–Violence Against Women and Their Children”

2. Gender and Development

• • Gender Sensitivity Training (GST)

  • Gender–Based Violence

  • Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expressions (SOGIE)

  • Gender Fair Language

Get in Touch:

meelabasan@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Social Technology Section Head

Position:

Project Development Officer III

Highest Educational Attainment:

Masters in Public Administration (30 units) Baguio Colleges Foundation, 2004

Specialization:

1. Community Welfare

• Community Driven Enterprise Development (CDED)

• Guidance and assistance to indigenous peoples to organize themselves

• Community Decision– Making and Problem– Solving

2. Business Management

• Financial Literacy

• Simple Bookkeeping

3. Disaster Response and Mitigation

• Warehouse Management

• Relief Operations

Get in Touch:

bcconsolacion@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

Position:

Social Welfare Officer III

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Social Work (Saint Paul University of the Philippines)

Specialization:

1. Social Case Study

2. Helping Process and Problem Solving

3. Evaluation and Termination of Cases

Get in Touch:

npjose@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Modified Cash Transfer Focal

Position:

Project Development Officer III

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Saint Louis University, 2005)

Specialization:

1. Children and Youth Welfare

• Case Management

• Social Cost of Overseas Migration

• Filling Cases for the Protection of Children Against Child Abuse

• Gender Concepts and Gender Sensitivity

2. Community Welfare

• Formation of Local Organizations

• Cooperation and collaboration with Various Groups and Organizations

• Stimulating the Active Participation of all Elements in the Community

Get in Touch:

mariamadiguid@yahoo.com

Current Designation:

Family Development Section Focal

Position:

Project Development Officer III

Highest Educational Attainment:

Masters in Development Communication (University of the Philippines Open University- Los Banos, 2019)

Specialization:

1. Youth, Children, Family, and Community Welfare

• Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting

• Parent Effectiveness Session

• Family Development Session

• Youth Development Sessions Module

• Population Awareness and Family Life Orientation Module

• Appreciating Early Child Education Module

2. Social Marketing

3. Partnership Building

Get in Touch:

jebescalante@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Policy and Plans Division, Standards Section

Position:

Project Development Officer III

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Saint Louis University)

Specialization:

1. Pre-marriage Orientation and Counseling

Get in Touch:

hcfernandez@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Office of the Regional Director, Social Technology Section

Position:

Social Welfare Officer I

Highest Educational Attainment:

Master of Science in Social Work - ongoing (University of La Salette)

Specialization:

1. Social Case Management

Get in Touch:

carolhabawel25@gmail.com

Current Designation:

Protective Services Division, Social Pension Program & Minors Travelling Abroad

Position:

Social Welfare Officer III

Highest Educational Background:

Master of Science in Social Work (Saint Paul University of the Philippines)

Specialization:

1. Social Case Management

2. Alternative Parental Care Program

Get in Touch:

jlbaltiyen@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Community Based and Concurrent Sector Section Head

Position:

Social Welfare Officer IV

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Crisis and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (University of Baguio, 2019)

Specialization:

1. Older Persons Welfare

• Concepts and content of the Republic Act 9994 or also known as “Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010”

• Implementation of the Social Pension Program

2. Persons with Disability Welfare

• • Auxiliary Social Services for PWDs

  • Concepts and content of the Republic Act 9442 or also known as “Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, and for other purposes”

  • Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 or also known as “Accessibility Law”

Community Welfare

• • Social Work Administration

  • Community Organizing

  • Community Driven Development

  • Disaster Response and Management

  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

Get in Touch:

labalicdang@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

SWAD Team Leader (Kalinga)

Position:

Social Welfare Officer III

Highest Educational Attainment:

Master of Science in Social Work - 27 units (Philippine Women University, 2013)

Specialization:

1. Persons with Disabilities Welfare

• • Concepts and Content of the Republic Act No. 7277 or also known as “Magna Carta for Disable Persons”

  • Case Management

  • General Knowledge on Disability

2. Community Welfare

• Social Work Administration

• Community Organizing

• Case Management

• Group Work

Get in Touch:

lclumiaon@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Assistant Regional Director for Administration

Position:

Director III

Highest Educational Attainment:

Masters of Science in Global Information and Telecommunications Studies (Waseda University– Japan, 2012)

Specialization:

1. Information Communication Technology

• Data Mining

• Data Integration

• Data Warehousing

• Network Administration and Design

• Network Infrastructure

• Telecommunications Technologies

2. Government Office Administration

• Government Procurement

• Employees' Welfare and Benefits

• Office General Services

• Financial and Procurement Processes

Get in Touch:

ehgascon@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

OIC Chief Human Resource Management and Development Division

Position:

Administrative Officer V

Highest Educational Attainment:

Masters in Public Administration - 33 units (Baguio Central School)

Specialization:

1. Human Resource Management

• Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (RSP)

• Performance Management System (PMS)

• Career Pathing Program

• Career Development Management System

• Code of Conduct

• Leave Administration

• Time Monitoring

• Conflict Resolution

• Mediation and Negotiation

• Administrative Procedures

• Job Analysis

• Job Alignment

• Competency–Based Job Description Development

• 5S (Lean Management)

2. Advocacy on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevention

Get in Touch:

rrflores@dswd.gov.ph

roniloflores@gmail.com

Current Designation:

OIC Chief Administrative Division

Position:

Supervising Administrative Officer

Highest Educational Background:

Masters of Public Management - 24 Units (University of the Philippines - Open University)

Certifications:

a. Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified Management Strategy Institute Certification No. 47222534

b. Project Management Essentials Certified Management Strategy Institute Certification No. 47222535

Specialization:

1. Government Accounting

• Fundamentals of Government Expenditures

• Income Taxation

• Procurement Procedures

• Bookkeeping

2. Financial Accounting

• Cash Management and Control

• Disbursement and Fiscal Management

• Financial Transactions

• Financial Statement Reporting

3. Procurement

• Public Procurement

• Bids and Awards Deliberation

Get in Touch:

rclreyes@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Personnel Administrative Section Head

Position:

Administrative Officer V

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Public Administration (Baguio Central University, 2016)

Specialization:

1. Financial Management

• Cash Management and Control

• Disbursement and Fiscal Management

• Financial Transactions

• Financial Report or Statement

2. Human Resource Management

• Code of Conduct

• Leave Administration

• Time Monitoring

• Administrative Procedures

• Office General Services

Get in Touch:

jagascon@dswd.gov.ph

Position:

Administrative Officer V

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Saint Louis University, 2003)

Specialization:

1. Operations Management

• Property, Supply and Warehouse Management

• Preparation of PPMP for Office Supplies and Equipment

• Supply and Property Management

2. Procurement Procedures

• Purchase Requisition and Review of Request Quotation Request

• Negotiation and Contract

• Receive Goods and three-way matching

• Invoice Approval Payment

• Records Keeping

3. Cash Management

• Disbursement

• Financial Report or Statement

Get in Touch:

llgdiaz@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Supplementary Feeding Program Section Head

Position:

Nutritionist Dietitian III

Highest Educational Attainment:

Masters in Community Health Development - 30 units (Benguet State University - Open University, 2016)

Specialization:

1. Nutrition and Dietetics

• Diabetes Awareness and Education

• Therapeutic and Special Diet

• Nutrition Program Planning

2. Children and Solo Parent Welfare

• Early Child Care and Development (ECCD)

• Rights of the Child

• Parent Effectiveness

• Strengthening of Family Values and

• Preservation of Cultural Heritage

Get in Touch:

ebayan@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

OIC Financial Management Division Head

Position:

Administrative Officer V

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Development Management - 33 units (University of the Cordilleras, 2019)

Specialization:

Government Budgeting:

• • Budget Preparation, Execution, and Monitoring

Get in Touch:

nccastaneda@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Capacity Building Section Head

Position:

Training Specialist III

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Public Administration - 13 units (University of the Philippines– Diliman, 2015)

Specialization:

1. Talent Development

• Capacity Building

• Workplace Learning

• Talent Gap Assessment

• Leadership and Management

• Personal Branding

• Learning Facilitation

• Events Management

2. Knowledge Management

• Innovation

• Integrated Library System

• Learning Intervention Design and Development

• Module Development

• Good Practice Documentation

Get in Touch:

jdjulian@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Human Resource and Welfare Section Head

Position:

Administrative Officer IV

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Guidance and Counselling - 13 units (University of the Cordilleras, 2013)

Specialization:

1. Human Resource Management

• Recruitment, Selection and Placement (RSP)

• Performance Management System (PMS)

• Rewards and Recognition

• Employee Welfare

Get in Touch:

kgvcasuga@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Social Marketing Unit Head

Position:

Regional Information Officer II

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Human Resource Management - 18 units (Benguet State University, 2011)

Specialization:

1. Social Marketing, Advocacy and Communications

• Crisis Communication

• Speech Communication

• DSWD Messaging and Branding Guidelines

• Social Marketing, Advocacy, Networking, and Resource Generation

• Community Radio

• News, Feature, and Broadcast Writing

2. Social Technologies

3. Knowledge Management

4. Hosting and Emceeing

Get in Touch:

nfgvillanueva@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Personnel Administration Section

Position:

Administrative Officer II

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Language and Literature - 24units (University of the Cordilleras, 2019)

Specialization:

1. Personnel Administration

• Compensation and Benefits

• Personnel Records Management

• Requisition and Utilization of Personnel Services

• Policies Governing Personnel Administration

2. Language Literature

• Teaching Literature

• Teaching Language

• 4 Basic Language Skills (Reading, Speaking, Writing, and Listening)

• Theories on Language and Literature

3. Broadcast Production

• Video and Audio Production Technologies

4. News and Feature Writing

Get in Touch:

jgdocog@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Policy Development and Planning Section

Position:

Statistician I

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (Benguet State University)

Specialization:

1. Basic Statistics

• Population and Sample

• Types of Measurement

• Descriptive Statistics

-Measures of Central Tendency

-Measures of Spread

• Inferential Statistics

-Population and Sample

2. Human Resource Management

• Recruitment, Selection and Placement (RSP)

• Performance Management System (PMS)

Get in Touch:

sdsicuan@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

OIC Disaster Response and Management Division Chief

Position:

Planning Officer IV

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Science (University of the Cordilleras)

Specialization:

1. Strategic Planning

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

3. Internal Audit

4. Gender and Development

Get in Touch:

mcjugal@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

Position:

Project Development Officer II

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Benguet State University)

Specialization:

1. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

2. Research

Get in Touch:

daemaguin@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Policy and Plans Division, Planning Unit Head

Position:

Planning Officer III

Specialization:

1. Basic Monitoring and Evaluation

2. Monitoring and Evaluation Research Agenda

3. Strategic Planning

Get in Touch:

lsastodillo@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program

Position:

Project Development Officer II

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (Benguet State University)

Specialization:

1. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation

2. Basic Research

3. Basic Agribusiness

4. Basic Development Communication

Get in Touch:

mfmdongga-as@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Office of the Regional Director, Legal Unit

Position:

Attorney II

Highest Educational Background:

Bachelor of Laws (Saint Louis University)

Specialization:

1. Laws

• Philippine Bidding Process

• Child Protection Policies

Get in Touch:

mglee@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Financial Management Division, Accounting Section

Position:

Administrative Officer IV

Specialization:

1. Financial Management

Get in Touch:

cpsalcedo@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Targeted Cash Transfer Program Head

Position:

Project Development Officer IV

Highest Educational Background:

Juris Doctor (University of Baguio)

Specialization:

1. Indigenous Peoples Concern

2. Policy Development

Get in Touch:

bjquintos@dswd.gov.ph

Current Designation:

Financial Management Division, Accounting Section

Position:

Project Dvelopment Officer III

Highest Educational Background:

Masters in Development Management -30 units (Pangasinan State University)

Specialization:

1. Livelihood

• Capacity Building for Livelihood

Get in Touch:

mcsptuvera@dswd.gov.ph