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

On June 23, 2026, the DSWD Field Office Caraga successfully convened the 2nd Quarter Regional AIDS Assistance Team (RAAT) Meeting, bringing together representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), TESDA Caraga, other national government agencies, and civil society organizations committed to the regional HIV and AIDS continue reading : RAAT 2ND Quarter Virtual Meeting

On April 27, 2026, the DSWD Field Office Caraga successfully conducted the 1st Quarter Regional AIDS Assistance Team (RAAT) Virtual Meeting, bringing together representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev), City continue reading : 1st Quarter Regional AIDS Assistance Team Virtual Meeting

On June 29, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the DSWD Field Office Caraga, through its Regional Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) Focal Person, successfully conducted the 1st Semestral Virtual Kumustahan on the PLHIV Program. The activity was attended by representatives from 14 Local Government Units (LGUs), including Municipal Social Welfare and Development Offices continue reading : 1st Semestral Virtual Kumustahan with LSWDOs along Persons Living with HIV Program

Building Stronger Families, Empowering Communities!  In July 2026, the KALIPI 2nd Quarter Kumustahan was conducted via Google Meet, bringing together the Regional Officers of the KALIPI Caraga Chapter to strengthen collaboration, share program updates, and discuss priority initiatives. The activity featured a Knowledge Sharing Session on Republic Act No. 11908, or the Parents Effectiveness Services continue reading : ACTIVITY: KALIPI 2nd QUARTER KUMUSTAHAN

Meaningful conversations lead to meaningful actions. The DSWD Field Office Caraga, through the Protective Services Division – Sectoral Unit, successfully conducted the 1st Semester LGU Senior Citizen Focal Persons Kumustahan Session, bringing together LGU focal persons across the region in a virtual platform dedicated to learning, collaboration, and strengthening services for older persons. The session continue reading : STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FOR OLDER PERSONS

Empowered Women, Stronger Leaders!  On March 18, 2026, DSWD Field Office Caraga successfully conducted the Women Wellness and Leadership Forum at the Balanghai Hotel, Annex Hall, Butuan City, as one of the highlight activities of the National Women’s Month Celebration 2026. The forum featured insightful sessions from distinguished resource persons: Roselle Y. Bonggoyan, RN, MMPSM, continue reading : ACTIVITY: WOMEN WELLNES AND LEADERSHIP FORUM

Strengthening Partnerships for Women’s Empowerment!  On June 19, 2026, the Women Welfare Program successfully conducted its 1st Semestral Kumustahan via Google Meet, bringing together Regional and Provincial/City Women Focal Persons to strengthen coordination, share updates, and discuss key initiatives for the first semester of 2026. The activity featured a Knowledge Sharing Session on the Comprehensive continue reading : ACTIVITY: WOMEN WELFARE PROGRAM 1ST QUARTER KUMUSTAHAN

Strengthening KALIPI, Empowering Communities!  On April 9, 2026, the KALIPI 1st Quarter Kumustahan was conducted via Google Meet, bringing together the Regional Officers of the Katipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) Caraga Chapter to strengthen coordination, share updates, and discuss key program initiatives. The activity featured updates on KALIPI Technical Assistance, accomplishments and deliverables, newly passed continue reading : ACTIVITY: KALIPI 1ST QUARTER KUMUSTAHAN

The DSWD Field Office Caraga successfully conducted the 2nd Quarter Virtual Kumustahan with LGU Solo Parent Focal Persons to share updates, strengthen partnerships, and reinforce the implementation of programs and services for solo parents throughout the Caraga Region. Highlights of the session included a knowledge-sharing discussion on the Department of Trade and Industry’s livelihood and continue reading : 2nd Quarter Virtual Kumustahan Session with LSWDOs and Solo Parent Focal Persons

The DSWD Field Office Caraga successfully conducted the 1st Quarter Virtual Kumustahan with LGU Solo Parent Focal Persons on February 16, 2026 via Google Meet, providing a platform to strengthen coordination and enhance the implementation of the Solo Parent Welfare Program across the region. The session featured the presentation of the CY 2025 Solo Parent continue reading : 1st Quarter Virtual Kumustahan Session with LSWDOs and Solo Parent Focal Persons

The RIAC-FF and RIACMC successfully conducted its 2nd Quarter Meeting on June 18, 2026 via Zoom Meeting, bringing together partner agencies to advance initiatives that strengthen Filipino families and promote the welfare of solo parents across the region. The committee discussed the implementation of Republic Act No. 11861, adopted a resolution encouraging all LGUs to continue reading : Virtual Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Filipino Family (RIAC-FF)/ Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating and Monitoring Committee (RIACMC) 2nd Quarter Meeting

The Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Filipino Family (RIAC-FF) and Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating and Monitoring Committee (RIACMC) successfully convened its 1st Quarter Meeting on March 12, 2026 at VCDU Prince Hotel, Imadejas Butuan City, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening family welfare initiatives across Caraga. The meeting highlighted key accomplishments and updates on the implementation of family continue reading : Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Filipino Family (RIAC-FF)/ Regional Inter-Agency Coordinating and Monitoring Committee (RIACMC) 1st Quarter Meeting

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Home for Girls (HFG), successfully conducted the Culmination Program in observance of the National Awareness Month for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, anchored on the theme: “Ikaw, Ako, Tayo, Nagkakaisa Laban sa Child Sexual Abuse” on February 27, 2026. The activity continue reading : DSWD Caraga Reaffirms Unified Stand vs. Child Sexual Abuse at HFG Culmination Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (RIACAT-VAWC), conducted a one-day seminar titled “Protecting Dignity in Every Click: Basic Photography and Cyber Security Seminar for DSWD Personnel” on February 10, 2026. The activity featured discussions on Republic Act continue reading : DSWD Caraga Strengthens Digital Responsibility; Holds Cyber Security and Photography Seminar for Personnel in Line with Safer Internet Day 2026

In support of the National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (second week of February), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga Home for Girls continues to advance children’s rights through sustained advocacy and protective initiatives, reiterating that sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault—especially never a child’s. continue reading : Child Sexual Abuse Prevention: NOTHING EXCUSES ABUSES

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP) surpassed its program targets in 2025 after serving 54 trafficked persons (TIPs) and children affected by Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC). Of the total clients served, 40 were female and 14 continue reading : DSWD Caraga Intensifies Fight vs Human Trafficking, Safeguards 54 Survivors in 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Protective Services Division – Sectoral Unit, reported its key accomplishments for Calendar Year 2025 in delivering protection, assistance, and capacity-building programs for vulnerable sectors across the region. For persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), the Unit served 224 clients and provided continue reading : DSWD Caraga Reports 2025 Sectoral Achievements for Vulnerable Groups

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as chair of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga, led the culmination of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on December 12, 2025, bringing together regional agencies and advocates in a solidarity continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads Culmination of 18-Day Campaign to End VAW

The Regional Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga, chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, conducted the 2025 Buntis Congress, December 11, 2025, as part of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, carrying the theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-Free Philippines.” The continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads 2025 Buntis Congress

The Regional Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga, chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, conducted the 2025 Buntis Congress, December 11, 2025, as part of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, carrying the theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-Free Philippines.” The continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads 2025 Buntis Congress

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga, in partnership with the Surigao City LGU, led the World AIDS Day 2025 observance at the Surigao City Cultural Center today, December 10, highlighting youth advocacy for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. Ms. Anacelia Egnalig, RN of the Caraga Regional Hospital Wellness Center (CRHWC), discussed HIV 101 continue reading : DSWD Caraga, Surigao City LGU Mark World AIDS Day 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Protective Services Division, joined the Kapihan sa Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga on December 2, 2025 at SM City Butuan Events Center, in commemoration of World AIDS Day, highlighting strengthened services and collaborative initiatives for People Living with HIV (PLHIV). DSWD Caraga’s continue reading : DSWD Caraga Highlights Strengthened Support for PLHIV at Kapihan sa PIA Caraga

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga facilitated the Capacity Building cum LPDAO Conference for Persons with Disabilities Affairs Officers (PDAOs) and focal persons, where the League of Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office (LPDAO) elected a new set of regional officers – November 24-25, 2025. The activity gathered 63 focal persons continue reading : DSWD Caraga Facilitates Capacity Building and LPDAO Conference, Elects New Regional Officers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lianga formalized their partnership for the Strategic Helpdesks for Information, Education, Livelihood, and other Developmental Interventions (SHIELD) Against Child Labor Program through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on November 26, 2025, in line with continue reading : DSWD Caraga, LGU Lianga Sign MOA for SHIELD Program; 41 Parents of Former Child Laborers Receive Assistance

The Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (RIACAT-VAWC), chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga kicked off the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) 2025 at the Philippine Science High School – Caraga Region Campus on November 25, 2025. In his continue reading : ORANGE FOR CHANGE: DSWD Caraga joins 18-Day Campaign Against VAW Kick Off

The Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) Caraga, headed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, held its 4th Quarter Meeting on November 21, 2025, bringing together member agencies and organizations to discuss policy updates, sector concerns, and ongoing disability-inclusive initiatives in the region. Presided by DSWD Field Office Caraga, continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads 4th Quarter Meeting of Regional Committee on Disability Affairs

For 441 Indigenous Peoples (IP) children of Gacub Elementary School, Sitio Gacub, Barangay Hinapoyan, Carmen, a simple shoebox became a bundle of joy, hope, and inspiration. As part of Project BAHANDI (Bringing Aspiration and Hope As we Nurture and Develop Young Individuals), spearheaded by the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children (RCWC), chaired by continue reading : 441 IP Children in Carmen, SDS Receive Shoebox Gifts in Project BAHANDI

In celebration of National Children’s Month 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as Chair of the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children (RCWC), conducted Project BAHANDI (Bringing Aspiration and Hope As we Nurture and Develop Young Individuals) for children in residential care facilities, November 11, 2025.  The activity continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts Project BAHANDI for Children in Residential Care During National Children’s Month 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga participated in the Serbisyo Caravan sa Piitan held on October 22 at the Butuan City Jail in Barangay Libertad, Butuan City. The activity was spearheaded by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Caraga, in collaboration with the Butuan City Jail, to provide continue reading : DSWD Caraga Joins Serbisyo Caravan sa Piitan for National Correctional Consciousness Week

The Home for Girls (HFG) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga welcomed two batches from DSWD Region 10 Home for Girls for a benchmarking activity on October 8 and October 22, 2025. HFG Caraga showcased its innovations and best practices, including the HFG-HEALS (Home for Girls – Hub for continue reading : DSWD Caraga Home for Girls Hosts Benchmarking Visit from DSWD Region 10

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga joined the nation in celebrating Mental Health Month and Indigenous Peoples Month through a series of meaningful and creative activities held at the center. In observance of Mental Health Month, residents and staff participated in wellness and self-care sessions, highlighting the importance of emotional continue reading : DSWD Caraga Home for Girls Celebrates Mental Health and Indigenous Peoples Month Through Wellness and Cultural Activities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Regional Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP), has served a total of 31 victims of trafficking in persons (TIP) as of September 2025. Of the total number, 23 were females, comprising 11 adult women and 12 female children, while 8 continue reading : DSWD Caraga Assists 31 Trafficking Victim-Survivors as of September 2025

In the wake of the recent series of earthquakes that shook the Caraga Region, the DSWD Field Office Caraga – Home for Girls extended care and comfort to its residents through a Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) session. This activity provided the girls a safe space to express their feelings, process their fears, and find calm continue reading : DSWD Caraga Provides Psychosocial Support to Home for Girls Residents Following Series of Earthquakes

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has disbursed a total of ₱517,809,000.00 for the third quarter of 2025, benefitting 172,603 indigent senior citizens across the region under the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SocPen) Program. In a report from the Regional Social Pension Unit (RSPU), Agusan del Norte recorded continue reading : SocPen Update: DSWD Caraga Disburses ₱517.8 Million Social Pension to 172,603 Senior Citizens for 3rd Quarter of 2025

In line with the celebration of the National Elderly Filipino Week 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, together with senior citizens and youth volunteers, joined the Care for the Environment: Mangrove Planting and Coastal Clean-Up Drive held at Isla Noah, Barangay Lumbocan, Butuan City. The activity was hosted by continue reading : DSWD Caraga Joins Mangrove Planting, Coastal Clean-Up for National Elderly Filipino Week 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga joins the Medical Mission and Caravan of Services for senior citizens in celebration of the National Elderly Filipino Week 2025 on October 3, at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, Butuan City. The activity offers free medical consultations, blood and laboratory tests, massage services, continue reading : SERBISYO PARA KAY LOLO UG LOLA SA BALANGHAI

In a small community store in Barangay Cabacungan, Barobo, one can often find Nanay Loita, 67 years old, attentively assisting residents as they buy rice. Her hands, though marked by age, remain steady and full of care. It may be just a small store, but  for the community, it has become a vital source of continue reading : 𝑺𝒂 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒏, 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒘𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒖𝒔𝒐𝒈

Ensuring that the workforce and beneficiaries, particularly the City/Municipal Links, are well equipped on various GAD-related topics, including the Gender Responsive Case Management (GRCM), the Department of Social Welfare and Development, through the Learning and Development Section, conducted Gender Responsive Case Management Training for C/MLs at Watergate Hotel, Butuan City, September 1-3, 2025. Gender mainstreaming continue reading : LDS conducts Gender Responsive Case Management Training for C/MLs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in collaboration with NCIP Caraga, successfully conducted the Skills Enhancement Training for IP Youth Leaders as 4Ps Advocates on August 18-20, 2025, at the Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center, Butuan City. Participated in by five IP groups in Caraga—Manobo, Talaandig, Mamanwa, Higaonon, and Banwaon — this 3-day continue reading : DSWD, NCIP Caraga Hold Skills Enhancement Training for IP Youth Leaders!

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To ensure the proper implementation of Republic Act No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has conducted a series of Spot-Check Monitoring visits across local government units (LGUs) in the region. On May 16, 2025, the monitoring team visited Tandag City and continue reading : DSWD Conducts Spot-Check Monitoring Across Caraga to Strengthen Solo Parents Welfare Act Implementation

  The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga, through the Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP), conducted an orientation on child- and women-related protection laws to Social Workers from City Social Welfare Development Department (CWDD) Butuan City, and DSWD Field Office Caraga, today, July 23. Supporting the DSWD’s initiatives to continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts Orientation on Child and Women Protection Laws for Social Workers

The Local Government Units of San Miguel and Tandag City conducted a two-day roll-out training on the Child Labor Local Registry System (CLLRS) and the establishment of Barangay Helpdesks as part of the SHIELD Against Child Labor Program. Barangay Secretaries and Barangay Health Workers of San Miguel participated in the training held on May 26–27, continue reading : San Miguel, Tandag City Intensify Campaigns against Child Labor Through SHIELD Training

In celebration of the National Disability Rights Week, over 10,000 participants gathered for the inclusive fun run titled “MILO Marathon x PSC’s Walk, Run, and Roll”, a collaborative initiative led by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), in partnership with MILO Philippines, RunRio, and the Regional Committee on continue reading : Inclusive Fun Run Champions Disability Rights in Surigao City

In a continued effort to uphold the rights and welfare of Filipino families and children, the Joint Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Filipino Family (RIAC-FF) and Regional Committee for the Welfare of Children (RCWC) convened for its 2nd Quarter Meeting on June 23, 2025. With the presence of Inter-Agency Partners, the meeting was presided over by continue reading : RIAC-FF, RCWC holds 2nd Quarter Meeting

Throughout July 2025, the staff of DSWD Field Office Caraga proudly wore blue every Friday to support the #BlueHeart Campaign. This meaningful gesture was part of their commitment to the National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month (NATPAM). Led by the RIACAT-VAWC Caraga Chair and Led Secretariat, the #BlueHeart Campaign stands for compassion and a strong continue reading : DSWD Field Office Caraga Staff Wears Blue Every Friday for the #BlueHeart Campaign

To ensure the effective implementation of the Strategic Helpdesk for Information, Education, Livelihood, and Other Developmental Interventions (SHIELD) Against Child Labor Program, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Caraga, through its Sectoral Unit under the Protective Services Division, conducted a series of spot-check monitoring visits in selected Local Government Units (LGUs).  The continue reading : DSWD Conducts Spot-Check Monitoring on SHIELD Program Implementation Across Caraga

The Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Senior Citizens (RIAC-SC) chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office Field Office Caraga conducted its 1st Quarter Meeting at the Conference Hall, DSWD Field Office Caraga, March 21. The meeting served as a collaborative platform for member agencies to review accomplishments and strengthen efforts in promoting the continue reading : RIAC-SC holds 1st Quarter Meeting

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP), had officially commenced the Cycle Year 2025 Feeding Implementation last June 23, 2025.  This initiative aimed to combat child undernutrition and support early childhood development by providing hot, nutritious meals to children enrolled in local government unit (LGU)-run Child Development Centers continue reading : 2025 Supplementary Feeding Program Now Underway in 65 LGUs

Bilang bahagi ng paggunita sa National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month (NATPAM) 2025, nagsagawa ang Provincial Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (PCAT-VAWC) ng Surigao del Norte, katuwang ang Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking (RIACAT-VAWC) ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga at ang Pamahalaang Lokal ng Claver ng isang continue reading : Sektor ng Pagmimina sa Claver, Nakiisa sa Kampanya Laban sa Human Trafficking

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga through the Regional Social Pension Unit (RSPU) of Protective Services conducted a Consultation Dialogue along with the key participants on January 30, 2025 at VCDU Hotel, Imadejas, Butuan City.  The dialogue sought to engage key local officials; Chief Executives, Accountants, Treasurers, and C/MSWDO, to ensure continue reading : RSPU CONDUCTS CONSULTATION DIALOGUE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIAL PENSION PROGRAM

The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Field Office Caraga, through the Regional Social Pension Unit (RSPU) of the Protective Services Division, held a GAD Policies and Guidelines Orientation for PSD Staff on February 26, 2025, at Spacebar Resort, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur. The activity aimed to foster a deeper understanding of gender equality and continue reading : RSPU holds Orientation on GAD Policies and Guidelines for PSD Staff

The Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga, chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, gathered key partners and stakeholders for a regional convergence activity marking the culmination of the month-long observance against gender-based violence and human trafficking. The event opened with continue reading : RIACAT-VAWC Caraga Honors Advocates, Strengthens Regional Commitment to End Gender-Based Violence and Human Trafficking

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga through the Strategic Helpdesks for Information, Education, Livelihood, and Other Developmental Interventions (SHIELD) Program, in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dinagat, conducted a one-day skills continue reading : DSWD Caraga Holds Skills Training for Parents of Child Laborers in LGU Dinagat, PDI

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga commemorated the founding anniversary of the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) on July 29, 2025, at Lime and Zest, Watergate Hotel, Butuan City. The one-day activity gathered 36 participants composed of regional, city, and municipal PYAP Federation Officers, DSWD staff, and two continue reading : DSWD Caraga Marks PYAP Anniversary, Unveils 2025–2027 Strategic Plan for Youth Empowerment

Throughout July 2025, the staff of DSWD Field Office Caraga proudly wore blue every Friday to support the #BlueHeart Campaign. This meaningful gesture was part of their commitment to the National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month (NATPAM).  Led by the RIACAT-VAWC Caraga Chair and Led Secretariat, the #BlueHeart Campaign stands for compassion and a strong continue reading : DSWD Field Office Caraga Staff Wears Blue Every Friday for the #BlueHeart Campaign 

The Local Government Units of San Miguel and Tandag City conducted a two-day roll-out training on the Child Labor Local Registry System (CLLRS) and the establishment of Barangay Helpdesks as part of the SHIELD Against Child Labor Program. Barangay Secretaries and Barangay Health Workers of San Miguel participated in the training held on May 26–27, continue reading : San Miguel, Tandag City Intensify Campaigns against Child Labor Through SHIELD Training

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office Caraga, through the Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP), conducted an orientation on child- and women-related protection laws to Social Workers from City Social Welfare Development Department (CWDD) Butuan City, and DSWD Field Office Caraga, today, July 23.  Supporting the DSWD initiatives of ensuring continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts Orientation on Child and Women Protection Laws for Social Workers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as chair of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA), led the culmination of the 2025 National Disability Rights Week (NDRW) celebration today, July 22, at the Grand Palace Hotel Convention in Butuan City. Anchored on the theme “Innovation for Inclusion: Building Inclusive Communities continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads Culmination of 2025 National Disability Rights Week, Awards Most Disability-Friendly LGUs in Caraga

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as chair of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA), participated in the KAPIHAN sa PIA at SM City Butuan,  July 21, 2025, at SM City Butuan. The event by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga, gathered RCDA member-agencies to discuss the rights, welfare, continue reading : DSWD Caraga, RCDA Push Disability Rights, Programs in NDRW Kapihan Forum

To strengthen the implementation of the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act or R.A. 11861, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga conducted a series of virtual kumustahan with Local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs), Solo Parent Focal Persons, and partner stakeholders, on April 2 and July 21, 2025.  The virtual continue reading : Virtual Kumustahan with LSWDOs and Solo Parent Focal Persons

In celebration of the National Disability Rights Week, over 10,000 participants gathered for the inclusive fun run titled “MILO Marathon x PSC’s Walk, Run, and Roll”, a collaborative initiative led by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), in partnership with MILO Philippines, RunRio, and the Regional Committee on continue reading : Inclusive Fun Run Champions Disability Rights in Surigao City

The Home for Girls under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga capped off the celebration of Nutrition Month this July with a series of engaging, educational, and enjoyable activities aimed at promoting healthy eating habits and well-being among its residents. Throughout the month, the girls participated in hands-on cooking sessions continue reading : DSWD Caraga’s Home for Girls Celebrates Nutrition Month with Fun, Learning, and Healthy Living

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga convened local social welfare and development officers (LSWDOs) from across the region for the 2025 Social Welfare and Development (SWD) Mid-Year Forum cum “Diva Unfold: Leading the Way – LGU Best Practices,” held on July 18, 2025  at the Pavilion, Watergate Hotel, Butuan City. continue reading : DSWD Caraga Gathers LSWDOs for 2025 SWD Mid-Year Forum, Showcases LGU Best Practices

In observance of the National Disability Rights Week 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as Chair of the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA), led the conduct of an Orientation on Disability Sensitivity Awareness for its workforce on July 17, 2025. The orientation, led by the Protective Services Division continue reading : DSWD Caraga Holds Disability Sensitivity Awareness Orientation for Workforce

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga amplified the call for innovation and inclusion as it officially launched the 47th National Disability Rights Week (NDRW) on July 17, 2025, via a virtual kick-off ceremony. This year’s theme, “Innovation for Inclusion: Building Inclusive Communities Together,” sets the tone for a more proactive continue reading : DSWD Caraga Kicks Off 47th National Disability Rights Week with Call for Innovation and Inclusion

In line with the upcoming National Disability Rights Week (NDRW) 2025 celebration, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) hosted a two-day Table Validation on July 14 and 15, 2025, at the DSWD Conference Hall. The activity was part of the screening process for the Search for the Most Disability Friendly Local Government Units continue reading : LGUs Undergo Table Validation for 2025 Most Disability Friendly Awards

LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga and the Local Government Unit of Lianga have reinforced their partnership to improve the delivery of social welfare programs and services in the municipality. In a courtesy meeting held on July 11, 2025, DSWD Caraga Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga continue reading : DSWD Caraga, LGU Lianga Strengthen Coordination on Social Welfare Programs

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Protective Services Division – Sectoral Unit and as Chair of the Regional Committee for Disability Affairs (RCDA), led the conduct of an Access Audit in select National Government Agency (NGA) offices in Butuan City. Audited Caraga regional offices included the Technical Education continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads Access Audit in Butuan NGA Offices Ahead of Disability Rights Week

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga successfully hosted the Orientation on Center Management: Building Foundational Capacities for Regional Inspectorate Committees (RICs) held from July 8 to 11, 2025. The four-day activity gathered representatives from DSWD Field Offices IX, X, XI, XII, Caraga, and the Central Office as part of the continue reading : DSWD Caraga Hosts Center Management Orientation to Strengthen RIC Capacities

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Association of DSWD Social Workers Inc. (ADSWI) Caraga, spearheaded the conduct of KUMUSTAHAY: Promoting the Social Work Profession cum Filipino Social Worker’s Day Celebration on July 9. The initiative was held in line with the annual observance of Filipino Social Workers’ Day continue reading : DSWD Caraga Holds KUMUSTAHAY in Celebration of Filipino Social Workers’ Day

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga reaffirmed its commitment to the national campaign against illegal drugs earlier today, in observance of the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADAIT), also known as World Drug Day. Led by Regional Director Mari-Flor A. Dollaga, the DSWD workforce—comprising Assistant Regional continue reading : DSWD Caraga Reaffirms Commitment to Drug Prevention, Rehabilitation on World Drug Day

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carmen formally inaugurated the Senior Citizens Community Care Center (SC3C) — the first of its kind in the Caraga Region — in a landmark event that drew praise and support from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga. The initiative, led by the National Commission continue reading : DSWD Caraga Supports Launch of Caraga’s First Senior Citizens Community Care Center in Carmen

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga in its capacity as the chair of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga led the official launching of the National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Awareness Month (NATPAM) on July 2, 2025, through a series of activities continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads Launch of National Anti-Trafficking Awareness Month, Rallies Region Against Human Trafficking

The Home for Girls (HFG) recently conducted its fifth annual Expressive Arts Workshop, with this year’s theme focusing on “Color and Expression.” Resource Persons Mr. Len Russel Regalla and Mr. Walter Andit Jr. facilitated the session, introducing the participants to the psychological and emotional impact of colors. The workshop included a discussion on the color continue reading : DSWD Caraga HFG Holds Expressive Arts Workshop –Year 5

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Protective Services Division (PSD) Sectoral Unit, conducted the 2025 Child Development Workers Week Celebration for Child Development Workers in Caraga today, June 27. The activity served as an avenue for Daycare Workers to participate and gain a shared understanding of how to continue reading : DSWD Caraga Holds Child Development Workers Week Celebration 2025

In a continued effort to uphold the rights and welfare of Filipino families and children, the Joint Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Filipino Family (RIAC-FF) and Regional Committee for the Welfare of Children (RCWC) convened for its 2nd Quarter Meeting on June 23, 2025.  With the presence of Inter-Agency Partners, the meeting was presided over by continue reading : RIAC-FF, RCWC holds 2nd Quarter Meeting

EARLIER THIS WEEK | PYAP National Officers Undergo GEDSI Training and Strategic Planning in Surigao del Norte The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Protective Services Division – Sectoral Unit, successfully hosted the Consultation Dialogue and Capacity Building Workshop on Integrating Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) for continue reading : PYAP National Officers Undergo GEDSI Training and Strategic Planning in Surigao del Norte

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Protective Services Division – Sectoral Unit, successfully hosted the Consultation Dialogue and Capacity Building Workshop on Integrating Gender Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) for the National Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Federation Officers for Calendar Year 2025 – June continue reading : PYAP National Officers Undergo GEDSI Training and Strategic Planning in Surigao del Norte

Members of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ERPATS-MOVE (Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities – Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere) Caraga successfully conducted its Strategic Planning Session for 2025–2028, earlier today, June 18, 2025 at the Balanghai Hotel, Butuan City. In partnership and with the strong support from the Protective Services Division continue reading : DSWD ERPATS-MOVE Caraga Strengthens Goals, Plots Plans for 2025-2028

Butuan City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, in its role as chair, led the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Regional Committee for Disability Affairs (RCDA) to strengthen inter-agency coordination for disability-inclusive policies and programs. The meeting brought together representatives from national government agencies and local government units’ Persons continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads 2nd Quarter RCDA Meeting to Advance Disability Rights in the Region

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office (FO) Caraga actively participated in the observance of the World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) 2025 through the conduct of Project Angel Tree and Information and Service Caravan on Child Labor Prevention and Elimination, held today in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur. The event was continue reading : SWD Field Office Caraga Joins 2025 World Day Against Child Labor Celebration in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga recently held a retooling workshop to enhance the skills of social workers from its Field Office and Local Government Units (LGUs). The training focused on updated case management and monitoring tools for children and youth, aiming to improve regional service delivery. This initiative is continue reading : DSWD Caraga Upskills Social Workers in Child and Youth Case Management

Butuan City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Protective Services Division (PSD) Sectoral Unit, is facilitating a 3-day capacity-building cum midyear Kamustahan for Local Social Welfare and Development Officers and PWD Focal Persons on Disability Affairs and Inclusive Development from June 9 to 11, 2025. The activity continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts Capacity Building on Disability Affairs and Inclusive Development

Sa isang malayo at tahimik na barangay sa Tandag City, araw-araw ay lumalaban si Nanay Barcilisa, 67 taong gulang, sa mga pagsubok ng buhay. Hindi man siya makalakad tulad ng dati matapos mawalan ng isang paa dahil sa komplikasyon ng diabetes, nananatiling matatag ang kanyang puso at loob. “Dati, ako pa ang abala sa bahay—naglalaba, continue reading : KWENTONG SENIOR

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through its Protective Services Division – Sectoral Unit, is conducting a three-day training on the Comprehensive Intervention Against Gender-Based Violence (CIAGV) for Local Social Welfare and Development Officers (LSWDOs) from May 28 to 30, 2025. The capacity-building activity aims to strengthen continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts CIAGV Training for Local Social Welfare Officers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Home for Girls (HFG), successfully held its annual Sportsfest this May 2025 with the theme “Empowering Girls Through Sports and Unity.” The event aimed to promote physical well-being, teamwork, and self-confidence among the young residents through various sports activities and friendly competitions. continue reading : Home for Girls Holds 2025 Sportsfest to Promote Empowerment and Unity

Butuan City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga headed by the Protective Services Division (PSD) Sectoral Unit joined the global community today in commemorating the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, an annual event honoring the lives lost to HIV/AIDS and strengthening awareness on the issue – May 23, 2025. To continue reading : DSWD Caraga Lights Candles for Hope, Compassion, and HIV Awareness

Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga – Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY), conducted its annual Sportsfest this May 2025, bringing together children in conflict with the law (CICLs) and center staff in a celebration of sportsmanship, self-discovery, and unity. The activity featured a variety continue reading : DSWD Caraga’s RRCY Holds Sportsfest to Promote Discipline, Growth, and Leadership

Butuan City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Protective Services Division (PSD) Sectoral Unit, facilitated a 2-day capacity-building activity for the regional officers of the Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina (KALIPI) today, May 22, 2025. The activity aimed to strengthen the officers’ leadership and management skills, enhance their continue reading : DSWD Caraga Conducts Capacity Building for KALIPI Regional Officers

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has once again achieved a 100% submission rate in the monitoring of Social Welfare and Development (SWD) laws for Calendar Year 2024, marking its third consecutive year of full compliance since 2022. This significant milestone was made possible through the prompt and unwavering compliance continue reading : DSWD Field Office Caraga Achieves 100% Submission Rate in SWD Laws Monitoring for 2024

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has begun laying the groundwork for the Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas (PBP) program through a two-day consultation dialogue held on May 14–15, 2025, in Dapa, Surigao del Norte. The activity, led by DSWD Caraga Regional Director Mari-Flor A. Dollaga and Assistant Regional Director for continue reading : DSWD Caraga Launches Groundwork for “Pamilya sa Bagong Pilipinas” Program in Dapa, SDN

In a concerted effort to strengthen the protection of women and children’s rights, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has conducted functionality assessments of Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) and Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC) throughout the region in 2024. continue reading : DSWD Caraga Spearheads Region-Wide Assessments of Local Councils Protecting Women and Children

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga is currently hosting the Centers and Residental Care Facilities (CRCFs) Mid-Year Program Implementation Review (PIR) at Go Hotels Butuan City – May 6, 2025. In her welcoming address, DSWD FO Caraga Regional Director Mari-Flor Dollaga set a collaborative and forward-looking tone for the event. continue reading : DSWD Caraga Holds Mid-Year Review for Residential Care Facilities

  “Ang SLP ang naging daan upang kami ay maging huwaran at inspirasyon sa iba pang kababaihan. Ito ang pahayag ng San Agustin Sur Makugihon Women’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association, isang samahan ng masisipag at matatag na kababaihan mula sa Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. Sa tulong ng programa, nagawa nilang makapagtayo ng isang continue reading : Ang SLP ang naging daan upang kami ay maging huwaran at inspirasyon sa iba pang kababaihan.

In anticipation of the 15th cycle implementation this June 2025, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga’s Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) is actively conducting region-wide social preparation activities. These initiatives are crucial to ensure the smooth and effective rollout of the SFP with targeted interventions to address undernutrition, promote parental involvement, continue reading : DSWD Caraga SFP Gears Up for 15th Cycle with Region-Wide Social Preparation

Butuan City, Caraga – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga recently held a meaningful celebration dedicated to its solo parent staff, focusing on empowerment through knowledge, well-being, and community building, April 25, 2025. The event brought together Angels in Red Vests who are solo parents for an informative session featuring continue reading : DSWD Caraga Empowers Solo Parent Staff Through Information and Solidarity

Butuan City — In celebration of the Solo Parent Week 2025 (April 21–26), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga alongside national government agencies joined the KAPIHAN with PIA Caraga at SM City Butuan to raise awareness on the rights and benefits of solo parents under Republic Act No. 11861 or continue reading : DSWD Caraga Highlights Solo Parent Week 2025 at KAPIHAN with PIA Caraga

SOCPEN UPDATE | 178,818 beneficiaries of the Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens (SocPen) Program in the Caraga Region have received their pension for the first quarter of 2025 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga. As of this quarter, 96.82% of the target beneficiaries under DSWD Field Office Caraga’s continue reading : SocPen Q1 Released in Caraga; Q2 Underway in Surigao del Norte

Tandag City, April 11, 2025 — In line with the upcoming celebration of the National Solo Parents Day and Week, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga conducted a Capacity Building Initiative on Republic Act No. 11861, or the Expanded Solo Parent Welfare Act, for Local Social Welfare and Development Officers continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads Capacity Building on Expanded Solo Parent Welfare Act

As the 2025 National Women’s Month celebration came to a close, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, in its role as Chair of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking – Violence Against Women and Their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga, brought the inspiring WOMENtum campaign to a meaningful milestone. On April 4, continue reading : Caraga Empowers GBV Advocates with Vital Self-Care and Knowledge at #WEJuanaKnow Orientation

Butuan City, March 24-28, 2025 – In its ongoing efforts to safeguard children from online sexual abuse and exploitation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, through the Recovery and Reintegration Program for Trafficked Persons (RRPTP), conducted the third batch of Videotaped In-depth Disclosure Interview (VIDI) training at Go Hotels, Butuan continue reading : DSWD Caraga Strengthens Child Protection Efforts Through Videotaped In-depth Disclosure Interview (VIDI) Training

Women play a vital role in shaping communities, and their contributions become even more powerful when they break through barriers and redefine expectations. The theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas” emphasizes the strength of women across all sectors in creating a more inclusive society. As a woman with a continue reading : 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨: “𝘽𝙮 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮.”

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga facilitated the Roll-Out Training on the Yakap Bayan Program (YBP) and Aftercare Modules at JB Nature Farm and Resort, Surigao City. The activity was participated in by selected members of the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) from LGUs Buenavista, Nasipit, and Tubay in Agusan continue reading : Yakap Bayan Program Roll-Out: Caraga LGUs Enhance Aftercare Skills

In celebration of National Women’s Month 2025, the Regional Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC), chaired by DSWD Field Office Caraga, successfully conducted #JuanaMatters: Free Legal Consultation Para kay Juan at Juana from March 17 to 21, 2025 at SM City Butuan. The initiative provided free legal consultations to continue reading : Empowering Justice: Free Legal Aid Reaches Over 40 Clients in #JuanaMatters Initiative

Empowering women is more than just a responsibility—it is a mission rooted in identity, culture, and service. In the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), frontline workers witness how women, especially those in indigenous communities, carry the weight of their families while striving for a better future. This year’s Women’s Month subtheme, “Babae sa Lahat ng continue reading : 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨: 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣; 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.

Being a solo parent comes with challenges, but it is also a journey of resilience and gratitude. A stable job provides not only financial security but also a sense of purpose and growth. At DSWD Caraga, work fosters both service and empowerment. “This job has boosted my self-esteem and given me financial independence,” shares Raxcil continue reading : 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨: 𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙨.

Norhidaya H.H. Basher, a Social Welfare Officer II at the DSWD Field Office Caraga SWAD Satellite Office in Surigao City, is a dedicated woman in public service. As a Muslim, she takes pride in being part of the Agency – that what she does uplifts the vulnerable and marginalized, that what she does ensures that continue reading : 𝙅𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙖𝙮𝙨: 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮.

Being a mother is a journey filled with love, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication. For Ms. Johayra Dimalapang, a staff member of DSWD Field Office Caraga, motherhood has been both challenging and empowering. As a mother of three, she has faced struggles that tested her limits, yet she continues to stand strong—not just for herself, but continue reading : JUANA SAYS: 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒃.

February is Cancer Awareness Month, and in DSWD Field Office Caraga, a leader illuminates the profound meaning of awareness. She is the Regional Director of DSWD Caraga, RD Flo as she is called, a woman whose strength resides not merely in her title, but deeply within her heart. Battling cancer—a fight intimately familiar to so continue reading : More Than Awareness: Caraga’s Call for Action in the Fight Against Cancer

Reinforcing inter-agency collaboration toward advancing the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the region, the Regional Committee on Disability Affairs (RCDA) conducted the 1st Quarterly Meeting with 28 representatives from National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) gathered at Watergate Hotel, Butuan City, on February 26.  Key updates from the continue reading : RCDA Caraga Convenes 1st Quarter Meeting, Strengthens Efforts Toward Inclusive Governance

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga took a proactive stance in safeguarding children by conducting a comprehensive orientation on Child Abuse Prevention and Protection, and Republic Act No. 11930, the Act Punishing Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) – February 25, 2025. This initiative is part of the continue reading : DSWD Caraga Strengthens Child Protection Efforts with Key Orientation on Online Safety and RA 11930

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga’s Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) has successfully completed its 14th program cycle in 2024 exceeding its target for hot meals and fully achieving its goal for fresh milk distribution among nutritionally at-risk children in the Caraga region. The program served 77,854 children with hot meals, continue reading : SFP Caraga Exceeds Targets, Plans Enhanced Services for 2025

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga presents a significant achievement for its Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens Program (SocPen) in 2024. The Regional Social Pension Unit (RSPU) served 190,424 indigemt senior citizens, exceeding its target by 103.09%. This accomplishment demonstrates the Field Office’s commitment to protecting the region’s vulnerable continue reading : Over 190,000 Caraga Indigent Seniors Benefit from DSWD Social Pension in 2024

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, as chair of the Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women (RIACAT-VAWC) Caraga and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga, chair of the Regional Gender and Development Council (RGADC) led the culmination of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women yesterday, continue reading : DSWD Caraga Leads 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women

The Regional Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children (RIACAT-VAWC), in collaboration with the Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC), led the “Sinina Ko, Pagbuot Ko” Exhibit 3.0 at SM City Butuan, located in the Cinema Square. Additionally, free legal services were available at the Orange Help Desk. As part of the continue reading : Empowering Women and Youth: ‘Sinina Ko, Pagbuot Ko’ Exhibit 3.0 Promotes Awareness and Legal Support Against Violence

Members of the Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPATs) and the Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere (MOVE) – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga Chapter, shows their support in the celebration of the International Men’s Day today, November 19, 2024. The International Men’s Day is celebrated to highlight the importance continue reading : 𝘿𝙎𝙒𝘿 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙖 𝙀𝙍𝙋𝘼𝙏𝙨, 𝙈𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga held a Virtual Orientation on Republic Act 11313, the Safe Spaces Act or Bawal Bastos Law, on June 27, 2024. The orientation, spearheded by the Association DSWD Social Workers, Inc. (ADSWI) Caraga, Empowerment and Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPATs), Men Opposed to Violence Against continue reading : DSWD Field Office Caraga Conducts Virtual Orientation on Safe Spaces Act, Emphasizes Broad Protection Against Gender-Based Harassment

  The Association of DSWD Social Workers, Inc (ADSWI) – Caraga, in partnership with RIACAT-VAWC, RCWC, RCPWG, RIAC-FF Caraga and Regional Joint GBV-CP Coordination Working Group, spearheads a 3-day Gender-based Violence (GBV) Case Management Training beginning March 22 to 24, 2023 at Almont Beach Resort, Surigao City.   Forty (40) social workers from the Department continue reading : ADSWI capacitate social workers on Gender Based Violence

In view of the rising cases of gender-based violence in the region, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga, in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Caraga, conducted a two-day dialogue seeking to draft guidelines on the operationalization of the partnership between DSWD and CHR in formulating a plan continue reading : DSWD, CHR draft regional guidelines to operationalize GAD partnership

For Filipinos, customs and traditions play a critical role in molding the psyche of every individual. It has dictated how one must act upon in a certain situation, or how one must conduct themselves, in accordance to the norms that is acceptable; a very good example to this is how tradition dictates gender roles. For continue reading : Babae Serye: Breaking Gender Barriers, Pumping Love and Positivity