The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga Regional Social Pension Unit (RSPU) conducted a two-day Program Implementation Review (PIR) with local government unit (LGU) partners on November 20–21, 2025.
The activity gathered Local Social Welfare and Development Officers (LSWDOs) and Social Pension (SocPen) focal persons to present program accomplishments, tackle implementation challenges, and strengthen coordination for the benefit of indigent senior citizens.
In his welcome message, Assistant Regional Director for Operations Jean Paul Parajes commended LGUs for their resilience and adoption of the Transfer of Funds (TOF) modality.
Discussions on the first day centered on program updates, including physical and financial accomplishments. LGUs also raised issues such as logistical limitations and monitoring gaps, while showcasing good practices and innovations in program delivery.
The second day focused on mental health and wellness for frontline workers, featuring sessions on stress management, emotional resilience, and strategies to maintain well-being during crises and calamities. This reinforces the Field Offices’ support to LSWDO’s in overall service delivery.
The event concluded with the awarding of exemplary LGUs.
Municipality of San Luis was recognized for its outstanding performance in implementing the Social Pension Program for Indigent Senior Citizens for C.Y. 2025, alongside other LGUs that received plaques of appreciation.
Assistant Regional Director for Administration Tristan Telen, in his closing remarks, expressed appreciation for partner implementers and encouraged their continued commitment to uplifting senior citizens.
