Staff of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga participated in a two-day Orientation on the Capacity-Building Modules under the MC Series of 2025, on November 13-14, 2025 at Go Hotel, Butuan City.

The activity was graced by Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga, Assistant Regional Director for Operations Jean Paul Parajes, SLP field implementers, and technical staff.

In her opening message, Director Dollaga emphasized that the orientation forms part of the administration’s commitment to fostering inclusivity. She further challenged the staff to become champions of responsible communication.

“This orientation is a reflection of the national commitment of Bagong Pilipinas President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. Our work, especially through the SLP is a direct manifestation of the President’s vision to ensure that no one is left behind in our journey toward genuine food security and economic resiliency for every Filipino family. I also challenge each one of you to be champions of responsible communication, digital ethics, and program excellence,” said Director Dollaga.

Project Development Officer III Rosali Bolo of the National Program Management Office (NPMO) discussed the Capacity-Building Modules under the MC Series of 2025, the Omnibus Guidelines for SLP implementation. These modules are designed to equip field staff with enhanced competencies essential for effective program delivery.

In addition to the orientation, Assistant Regional Director Renelle Escuadro of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Caraga delivered a session on “Combating Information Pollution,” providing participants with practical insights on responsible information-sharing and safeguarding communities against misinformation.

The activity was conducted in line with the release of the updated Omnibus Guidelines for SLP to ensure that field implementers are well-informed and prepared to deliver capacity-building activities. Moreover, combatting information was also relevant as field staff directly engage with beneficiaries and local stakeholders. Strengthening their ability to identify, correct, and prevent the spread of misinformation helps safeguard program integrity, promotes responsible communication, and reinforces public trust in DSWD’s implementation of programs and services.