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As the lead agency in social welfare and development, the Department exercises the following functions
- Formulates policies and plans which provide direction to intermediaries and other implementers in the development and delivery of social welfare and development services.
- Develops and enriches existing programs and services for specific groups, such as children and youth, women, family and communities, solo parents, older persons and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs);
- Registers, licenses and accredits individuals, agencies and organizations engaged in social welfare and development services, sets standards and monitors the empowerment and compliance to these standards.
- Provides technical assistance and capability building to intermediaries; and
- Provides social protection of the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged sector, DSWD also gives augmentation funds to local government units so these could deliver SWD services to depressed municipalities and barangays and provide protective services to individuals, families and communities in crisis situation.
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Provides overall policy direction and technical and administrative supervision to the Department in the pursuit and implementation of its mandate.
You may reach the Office of the Secretary through:
Dr. Esperanza I. Cabral
Secretary
Trunk Line: 931-81-01 loc. 301, 300, 302, 303
Tel/Fax: 931-81-91
Direct Line: 931-81-91, 931-80-68
E-mail: eicabral@dswd.gov.ph
Janice B. Franco
Head Executive Assistant
Office of the Secretary
Trunk Line: 931-81-01 loc. 300
Tel/Fax: 931-81-91
Direct Line: 931-80-68
E-mail: jbfranco@dswd.gov.ph
Internal Audit Service
Examines and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control within the agency.
You may reach the Internal Audit Service through:
Trunk Line: 931-81-01 loc. 406
Tel/Fax: 952-97-73
Direct Line: 952-97-73
E-mail: iaudit@dswd.gov.ph
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POLICY AND PROGRAMS GROUP (PPG)
The PPG is composed of the Social Technology Bureau, Policy Development and Planning Bureau and Standards Bureau. Under the supervision of the Secretary and the Undersecretary for Policy, Plans and Programs, this Group undertakes the following functions:
- Leads in the formulation and development of policies, plans, programs and projects in the field of social welfare and development (SWD);
- Conducts and facilitates SWD researches, studies and special projects;
- Assesses, generates, processes, packages and disseminates data and reports;
- Develops and maintains standards and procedures on information technology;
- Sets standards, rules and regulations on the establishment, licensing and accreditation of individuals, public and private agencies or organizations engaged in social welfare and development activities, fund drives and other forms of solicitations;
- Develops and implements training criteria, standards and capability building programs for organizations and personnel engaged in SWD activities;
- Promotes and maintains linkages with bilateral, multilateral and other international bodies for technical cooperation in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs, NEDA and other related departments;
- Deputizes law enforcement agencies in the implementation of laws, rules and regulation for the protection of the rights of the exploited, abuse and disadvantaged; and
- Provides technical assistance and monitors the operations of attached agencies.
You may reach the Office of the Undersecretary for Policy and Programs Group through:
Alicia R. Bala
Undersecretary, Policy and Programs Group
Local: 309, 310, 311
Tel/Fax: 931-91-31
Direct Line:951-22-39
E-mail: arbala@dswd.gov.ph |
Social Technology Bureau (STB)
Conceptualizes, develops and pilot tests new social welfare and development (SWD) programs and projects of the agency. It also enriches existing programs to make them responsive to clients’ changing needs.
You may reach the Social Technology Bureau through:
Finardo G. Cabilao
Director IV, Social Technology Bureau
Trunk Line: 931-81-01 loc. 324, 325, 326
Tel/Fax: 931-81-44
Direct Line: 951-28-02
E-mail: fgcabilao@dswd.gov.ph
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