The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Strategic Helpdesks for Information, Education, Livelihood and Other Development Interventions (SHIELD) Against Child Labor Program, conducted a capacity-building activity for members of the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) of San continue reading : DSWD Caraga Strengthens Child Protection Capacities in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur Through SHIELD Against Child Labor Program

BUTUAN CITY, CARAGA REGION — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga successfully conducted the Government Internship Program (GIP) Stipend Payout for qualified youth interns, providing timely financial assistance in recognition of their participation and completion of their internship engagement. The payout forms part of the Department’s continuing efforts to provide continue reading : DSWD Caraga Successfully Conducts Government Internship Program Stipend Payout

During the second quarter, a total of 3,130 applications were received and processed following merit- and fitness-based principles, ensuring fairness, transparency, and non-discrimination in recruitment and selection. Diversity is promoted through inclusive promotion and work assignment decisions, guided by the FO Caraga workforce profile, which reflects a total of 2,228 staff as of June 30, continue reading : FO Caraga workforce profile

The Human Resource Management and Development Division (HRMDD) of DSWD Field Office Caraga remains committed to promoting a gender-responsive, inclusive, and employee-centered workplace through the implementation of leave benefits provided under existing laws. Presented below is the 1st Semester CY 2026 Report on Availed Solo Parent Leave and Special Leave for Women (Gynecological Leave), highlighting continue reading : Report on Availed Solo Parent Leave and Special Leave for Women (Gynecological Leave)

On June 30, 2026, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga successfully conducted the Gender and Development (GAD) Technical Working Group (TWG) 2nd Quarter Meeting for CY 2026. The meeting was spearheaded by the GAD-TWG Chairperson, Assistant Regional Director for Operations, Jean Paul S. Parajes, and attended by the members of continue reading : Gender and Development (GAD) Technical Working Group (TWG) 2nd Quarter Meeting for CY 2026

In celebration of the 2026 Child Development Workers (CDW) Week, Child Development Workers from across the Caraga Region gathered virtually via Google Meet on June 30, 2026, for a meaningful learning and appreciation activity. Anchored on the theme, “Mga Child Development Workers, Haligi ng Maagang Edukasyon, Gabay sa Matatag na Kinabukasan ng Kabataan,” the celebration continue reading : 2026 CDW WEEK CELEBRATION

On July 2, 2026, the 2nd Quarter Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) Kumustahan Session was successfully conducted, bringing together PES Program Focal from the different Local Government Units (LGUs) across the Caraga Region. The activity served as a valuable platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of best practices in strengthening the implementation of the continue reading : 2ND QUARTER KUMUSTAHAN SESSION ON PARENT EFFECTIVENESS SERVICE (PES)

Through a virtual Founding Assembly and Strategic Planning Meeting, the Youth Empowered Sector Caraga formally gathered its pioneering members and YOUth representatives to lay the groundwork for what is envisioned to become a strong platform for YOUth leadership and participation across the region. YES Caraga was established through the initiative of DSWD Caraga with the continue reading : Youth Empowered Sector Caraga