Davao City (20 January) -- The social welfare department (DSWD) led by its secretary Dr. Esperanza Icasas-Cabral celebrates its 56th year anniversary this month with the theme "DSWD: Masigla, Matapat, Nagkakaisa."
The weeklong observance from January 22 to 26 shall feature various activities such as launching of DSWD Volunteers' Registry, Essay Writing Contest, Sports Tournament, Livelihood Skills Demonstration, Garage Sale, Awards Rites and Launch of DSWD On-Line Transaction System.
Here in Davao Region, the special event will run from January 22 to 23 and shall feature an Opening Program, Thanksgiving Mass, Product Exhibits, Garage Sale, Inter-Color Bowling Tournament, Parlor Games, Mini-concert, Share Your Extras at SM and Awarding Ceremonies.
Recently, DSWD was cited by the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) as second among 70 agencies in terms of compliance to the requirements of the government's Integrity Development Action Plan (IDAP).
The award was earned on the basis of the efforts exerted by the department in implementing its IDAP which contains 22 anti-corruption measures or doables categorized into four areas namely; deterrence, prevention, education and strategic partnership.
The DSWD operates nationwide through its 15 line bureaus and support offices, 16 regional offices, 75 rehabilitation centers and institutions and two attached agencies namely; National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons and Inter-Country Adoption Board.
Created in 1951, former DSWD chiefs include Sylvia Montes, Dr. Mita Pardo de Tavera, Dr. Estefania Aldaba-Lim, Dulce Q. Saguisag, Lina B. Laigo, Corazon Alma G. de Leon, Corazon J. Soliman and President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. (DSWD/SMS)
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