Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office - Negros Occidental

HAPPY 2026 NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH 💜

Sa pagdiriwang ng 2026 National Women’s Month, kinikilala at pinapahalagahan ng aming tanggapan ang lakas, talino, at ambag ng bawat kababaihan sa paghubog ng isang makatarungan at maunlad na lipunan. Patuloy tayong magsama-sama sa pagsusulong ng pagkakapantay-pantay, respeto, at oportunidad para sa lahat.

Mabuhay ang kababaihang Pilipina!”

NATIONAL AWARENESS WEEK FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION

Every child deserves a childhood defined by safety and peace. As we observe National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, we are reminded that protecting our youth is a shared responsibility. By breaking the silence and staying vigilant, we create a shield around our children, ensuring their rights are upheld, and their voices are heard.

In the Philippines, we stand united to Act, Defend, and Prevent all forms of violence against the youth. It is our collective duty to report exploitation and turn awareness into action. A child’s silence is not a sign of safety; it is our responsibility to be the voice they are too afraid to use.

Let’s work together to make every community a sanctuary where the innocence of every Filipino child is fiercely protected.

Every child deserves a childhood defined by safety and peace. As we observe National Awareness Week for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, we are reminded that protecting our youth is a shared responsibility. By breaking the silence and staying vigilant, we create a shield around our children, ensuring their rights are upheld, and their voices are heard.

In the Philippines, we stand united to Act, Defend, and Prevent all forms of violence against the youth. It is our collective duty to report exploitation and turn awareness into action. A child’s silence is not a sign of safety; it is our responsibility to be the voice they are too afraid to use.

Let’s work together to make every community a sanctuary where the innocence of every Filipino child is fiercely protected.

SAFER INTERNET DAY

The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) joins the celebration and supports the promotion of Safer Internet Day for Filipino Children.

This , let us ensure that the internet remains a space for learning and growth, not a pathway to exploitation.

Protecting our children online is a shared responsibility of the family, the community, and the state. Let’s guide our youth to navigate the digital world with wisdom and respect.

SATURDAY | Day-2 sang repacking sang family food packs kaupod ang mga student volunteers sang NOLITC kg padayon mn ang aton koordinasyon sa mga banwa kag ciudad pina-agi sa Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) reporting.

As of 5 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026, has weakened into a Low Pressure Area while moving westward over Sulu Sea, according to PAGASA.

ATM: Padayon kita nga naga preparar kag handa sa tropical storm Basyang upod ang aton Provincial Administrator Atty. Rayfrando Diaz II 👍Stay safe everyone 🙏PADAYON!

ALAM N'YO BA? | MAS PINATITIBAY NA ANG KINABUKASAN NG BATANG PILIPINO!

Alam n’yo ba na mas lalong pinalalakas ngayon ng DILG at ng Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council ang mga programa sa bawat barangay patungkol sa ating mga kabataan?

Sa unang taon ng ECCDC sa ilalim ng pamamahala ng DILG, target nitong masiguro na walang batang maiiwan pagdating sa dekalidad na edukasyon at pangangalaga, lalo na sa mga low-income communities.

Narito ang mga dapat nating abangan:
• Upgrade para sa Lahat: Ang mga dating daycare centers ay gagawing full-pledged Child Development Centers.
• Mas Pinagandang Curriculum: Layunin na i-akma ang National Early Learning Curriculum sa DepEd para mas handa ang mga bata sa pag-aaral.
• Suporta sa LGUs: Tutulungan ang mga lokal na pamahalaan na makakuha ng pondo sa pamamagitan ng Local Government Support Fund (LGSF).
• Para sa mga Workers: Magkakaroon ng skills development at permanenteng plantilla positions para sa ating mga Child Development Workers.

Sa kasalukuyan, mayroon nang 78,000 ECD Centers sa buong bansa, at layunin ng pamahalaan na gawing "child-friendly" ang lahat ng ito alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Strengthening Social Protection through Collaboration 🤝

Local Social Welfare and Development Officers from various LGUs of Negros Occidental convened for the 1st Quarter Conference held at Negros Residences, Bacolod City on January 28, 2026.

The activity highlighted the presentation of 2025 accomplishment reports and 2026 program updates from PSWDO Head, Ms. Chiqui Gonzales, RSW and Program Focal Persons, reinforced inter-LGU collaboration, and provided an open forum to surface key issues and concerns in the implementation of social protection programs—fostering shared solutions and a stronger, more responsive social welfare system across the province.

Pla support Pink Cluster - Ronald Ray Atienza , react and share on the official picture thank you so much

In response to the anticipated impact of Typhoon Dante in Negros Occidental, Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO) dedicated staff are actively repositioning and repacking family food packs to ensure swift and efficient assistance to affected families.

This effort is part of our ongoing preparation and response plan to provide immediate relief and support to communities in need.

We remain committed to serving our fellow Negrosanon and ensuring their safety and well-being during this challenging time.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. Stay safe, everyone!

REITERATING THE STATUTORY IMMUNITY IN FAVOR OF SOCIAL WORKERS TAKING PROTECTIVE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN

Anent the 24 February 2023-meeting of the undersigned with stakeholders to further strengthen child protection vis-a-vis reports of social workers still apprehensive of doing their duties albeit our Department Circular Nos. 70 (s.2006) and 77 (s.2007), and consistent with Section 281 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7610, also known as the "Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act," and Section 262 of RA No. 11930, otherwise known as the "Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (OSAEM) Act," all prosecutors are hereby reminded and strictly enjoined, under pain of sanctions in case of non-compliance, to not file criminal cases against social workers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and local government units, including social workers of duly accredited institutions, by reason of their performance of official duty to take temporary protective custody of children living in high risk and/or difficult circumstances.

"New week, new chances — show up, start strong, and don’t look back."
Happy Monday!