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Child and Youth Welfare
This sector includes abandoned and neglected children, working children, street children, victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Abused children, displaced children, children in conflict with the law, children with disabilities and children of indigenous cultural communities. This group also includes children traveling abroad and children involved in armed conflict. Protective services for children in need of special protection are the provision of immediate interventions to vulnerable children and/or victims of child abuse, neglect and exploitation. These services are both preventive and rehabilitative in nature, and can be provided either in community or center-based settings.
The Department implements community and center based programs for the youth anchored to the ten priority areas of the World Programme of Action to the Year 2000 and beyond which include education; employment; hunger and poverty; health; environment; drug abuse; juvenile delinquency; leisure time activities; girls and young women; and full effective participation of youth in society and decision-making into the national youth policies, plans and programs.
Ms. Amelyn P. Cabrera
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:
Children Welfare
Day Care Services
Alternative Parental Care
Case Management
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
Republic Act 10868 also known as “Centenarian’s Act of 2006”
Assessment of Qualified Centenarians
Centenarian’s Act
Case Management
Social Case Study Reporting
Helping Process and problem solving
Evaluation and Termination of Cases
Get in Touch:
Ms. Mary Ann G. Buclao
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
Ms. Carmencita L. Chaluyen
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
Ms. Fatima D. Florendo
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
Ms. Bonafe G. Ramos
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
Ms. Rojhelia An Marie S. Claur
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
Ms. Clarissa O. Padio
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
Women Welfare
This sector includes women 18-59 years old who are disadvantaged or marginalized, victims of illegal recruitment, involuntary prostitution, armed conflict, battering and abuse as well as women in detention. The Department provides programs and services that guarantee their welfare and improve their plight. It also strengthens its partnership with the LGUs, NGOs and other concerned GOs to respond to the growing influx of women victims needing recovery and re-integration services.
Ms. Concepcion E. Navales
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
Ms. Maria Ellaine E. Labasan
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
Family and Community Welfare
This includes the sector of Filipino families living below the poverty level with limited or no access to life's basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health services, facilities, educational services, and livelihood opportunities. With the family now being affected by the problems and challenges of environmental development, a major focus with social technologies are the demonstration of a family oriented approach that will strengthen the coping mechanism of family members by mobilizing their resources.
Communities at risk includes communities with poor or limited access to food, clothing, shelter, health services, facilities, educational services and livelihood opportunities. The Department implements integrated delivery of services (CIDSS) to reduce poverty by improving community empowerment and ensuring quality governance among participating local government units and other stakeholders. An innovative approach to CIDSS called the community driven development (KC:KBB) for poverty alleviation focusing on the poorest barangays and sectors in the community with the main goal of empowering them to address their most pressing problems while working towards a long-term solution. With the devolution, DSWD also continues to assist in the development of innovative programs and projects and in enhancing the capabilities of the LGUs so that they can become more responsive to the specific conditions in their areas.
Ms. Brenda C. Consolacion
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
Ms. Nancy P. Jose
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
Ms. Maria T. Madiguid
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
Mr. John Eric B. Escalante
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
Ms. Hedeliza Fernandez
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
Ms. Carol Habawel
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
Ms. Jireh Lyn B. Altiyen
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
Older Persons Welfare and Persons with Disabilities Welfare
Older persons includes those who are 60 years old and above who need assistance to cope with and cushion the social and economic impact of the ageing process. The Department implements center and community based programs and services concomitant to the Philippine Plan of Action for Older Persons focused on the following areas of concerns: Older Persons and the Family; Social Position of Older Persons; Health and Nutrition; Housing, Transportation and Built Environment; Income, Security, Maintenance and Employment; Social Services and the Community; Continuing Education/learning among the older persons; and Older Persons and the Market.
Ms. Libertine A. Balicdang
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:
Ms. Lorna C. Lumioan
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
Functional Expertise
It includes functional areas on social welfare and social protection.
Mr. Enrique H. Gascon
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:
Mr. Ronilo R. Flores
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:
Ms. Rina Claire L. Reyes, CPA
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
Ms. Julie A. Gascon
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
Ms. Lany Lizel G. Diaz
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
Ms. Eleonor B. Ayan
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
Ms. Norie C. Castaneda
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
Mr. Jerry D. Julian
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
Ms. Kathleen Glory C. David
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
Ms. Nerizza Faye V. Trinidad
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
Mr. James G. Docog
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
Ms. Shamah S. Ponasen
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
Ms. Marifil C. Jugal
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
Ms. Dianne A. Emaguin
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
Ms. Liezyl T. Astodillo
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
Ms. May Flor M. Dongga-as
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
Ms. Michelle B. Gayagay-Lee
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
Ms. Catheren P. Salcedo
Current Designation:
Financial Management Division, Accounting Section
Position:
Administrative Officer IV
Specialization:
1. Financial Management
Get in Touch:
cpsalcedo@dswd.gov.ph
Ms. Brenden Kim J. Quintos
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
Ms. Cherita Seichi P. Tuvera
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