PSWDO Province Of Iloilo

05/11/2026

BALAY PAGBAG-O PARTICIPATED IN JJWC BAHAY PAG-ASA ASSESSMENT

On October 29, 2026, the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and Consuelo Zobel Alger Foundation conducted a facility visit and assessment at Balay Pagbag-o. With the aim to improve the programs and services for children in conflict with the law (CICL), the assessment focused on the existing standards, program frameworks, and interventions being practiced at the facility.

03/11/2026

Sa pagsaulog sang ika-34 nga National Children’s Month karon nga Nobyembre 2026, ang PRIME (Program for Resilience of Iloilo in Mind and Emotion) nagapakig-isa sa pagpasanyog sang kinamatarong, kaayuhan, kag mental wellness sang tagsa ka batang Ilonggo.

Sa PRIME, nagapati kita nga ang kabataan nga ginapamatian, ginahangop, kag ginabuligan, nagatubo nga mas malig-on kag may paglaum.

📞 24/7 PRIME Mental Health Helpline

Kon ikaw ukon may kilala ka nga nagaagom sang mental health emergency, mahimo ka magtawag ukon mag-text sa:

📱 0968 855 0997 (SMART)

📱 0966 241 8133 (GLOBE)

02/11/2026

ORIENTATION OF BATCH 10 IP GRANTEES

On October 31, 2026, the new batch of 50 grantees under the Provincial Educational Assistance Program for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) undergone an orientation at the Grand Social Hall, Casa Real de Iloilo, Iloilo City, which was spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (PSWDO Province Of Iloilo).

Members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) of the Management Board such as the Office of the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator (OPPDC) as represented by Mr Andy Curacho, Admin Officer IV, and the Department of Education (DepEd) - Division of Iloilo as represented by Dr Jesus Insilada, IPEd Head, also graced the event sharing their messages of support to the grantees and their parents.

This program is part of the Social Justice Agenda of Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr., specifically on the human capital investment, which aims to assist the economically marginalized and deserving IP youth in accessing and finishing quality tertiary education geared towards a .

30/10/2026

TECHNICAL SESSION WITH ECCD FOCAL PERSONS AND CDW PRESIDENTS

The ECCD Focal Persons and Child Development Workers’ Presidents gathered for a Technical Session at Hotel del Rio, Iloilo City, to discuss key updates, address implementation concerns, and strengthen the delivery of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) programs and services in the Province of Iloilo.

Key Discussion Points:
🔹 Status of Incentives for Child Development Workers for CY 2026
🔹 Status of Recognition of CDCs/DCCs/CDWs in the Province of Iloilo
🔹 ECCD Data Collection for SY 2025–2026
🔹 ECCD Information System (ECCD-IS) Version 3

The session serves as an important platform for information-sharing, coordination, and collaborative problem-solving among ECCD stakeholders, fostering a shared commitment to effective program implementation and continuous improvement.

Together, we remain committed to strengthening ECCD programs and services and ensuring that every child receives the care, support, and opportunities needed for holistic growth and development.

Working together today for a stronger foundation for every child!💛🌱

29/10/2026

Provincial Scholarship Program for Persons with Disability Official List of PWD Grantees for Batch 9 School Year 2026-2027

Please be informed that the orientation for the PWD Educational Scholarship Grantees – Batch 9 will be conducted via Zoom on October 30, 2026 (Friday), at 8:30 AM.

All scholarship grantees are enjoined to attend and actively participate in the orientation. Your attendance and cooperation are highly encouraged.

Thank you, and see you online!

28/10/2026

Learning Visit Success: Wao, Lanao del Sur x Province of Iloilo 🤝

The Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO) – Iloilo Province was honored to welcome an eight-member delegation from the Municipality of Wao, Lanao del Sur, BARMM, for a benchmarking and learning visit on October 27–29, 2026.

The delegation came from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, Persons with Disability Affairs Office, Municipal Health Office, Local Youth Development Office, and Municipal Population Office of Wao. They joined us to learn about Iloilo's practices and strategies in social welfare, youth development, reproductive health and family planning, data management, and local program implementation.

It was a meaningful exchange of ideas, experiences, and good practices, and we learned just as much from our counterparts in Wao. 💙

Thank you to the Office of the Provincial Population Officer for coordinating the visit, and to everyone who shared their time and expertise.

Together, we move forward in "Touching Lives Towards Human Development."

28/10/2026

𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐤𝐚? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡!
Just like our physical health, our mental health deserves care and attention, too!
As part of PRIME TIME: Caravan of Services, we are inviting everyone who wishes to talk about their mental health, seek professional advice, or simply understand their emotional well-being better to avail themselves of a FREE Mental Health Consultation with a Psychiatrist!
📅 October 30, 2026 (Friday)
🕐 1:00 PM onwards
📍 Cabatuan Cultural and Sports Center, Cabatuan, Iloilo
Whether you’re facing challenges or simply want to take better care of your mental health, we’re here to support you.
Interested? Send a message to our PRIME Helpline page or contact us for registration and inquiries.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁:
𝟬𝟵𝟲𝟴 𝟴𝟱𝟱 𝟬𝟵𝟵𝟳 (𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧)
𝟬𝟵𝟲𝟲 𝟮𝟰𝟭 𝟴𝟭𝟯𝟯 (𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗘)
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.
Remember: You don’t have to wait until things become difficult before seeking support. Taking care of your mental health

𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐤𝐚? 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡!

Just like our physical health, our mental health deserves care and attention, too!

As part of PRIME TIME: Caravan of Services, we are inviting everyone who wishes to talk about their mental health, seek professional advice, or simply understand their emotional well-being better to avail themselves of a FREE Mental Health Consultation with a Psychiatrist!

📅 October 30, 2026 (Friday)
🕐 1:00 PM onwards
📍 Cabatuan Cultural and Sports Center, Cabatuan, Iloilo

Whether you’re facing challenges or simply want to take better care of your mental health, we’re here to support you.

Interested? Send a message to our PRIME Helpline page or contact us for registration and inquiries.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁:
𝟬𝟵𝟲𝟴 𝟴𝟱𝟱 𝟬𝟵𝟵𝟳 (𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧)
𝟬𝟵𝟲𝟲 𝟮𝟰𝟭 𝟴𝟭𝟯𝟯 (𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗘)
𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.

Remember: You don’t have to wait until things become difficult before seeking support. Taking care of your mental health

28/10/2026

ILOILO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT WELCOMES DSWD DELEGATES FOR TARA, BASA! PROGRAM AND TARA, USAP PROJECT CONSULTATION

ILOILO CITY | October 27, 2026 — The Iloilo Provincial Government, represented by Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul N. Banias on behalf of Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr., welcomed representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Central Office and Field Office VI for a courtesy visit and consultation on the implementation of the Tara, Basa! Program and Tara, Usap Project.

The DSWD Central Office representatives were Ms. Maureen C. Velasco, Mr. Dharell F. Pagador, and Ms. Karen C. Agcasili, while Regional Director Joselito G. Estember and Mr. Russel G. Parreño represented DSWD Field Office VI.

The Tara, Basa! Program provides educational assistance to low-income families and college students while promoting participation in nation-building. Meanwhile, the Tara, Usap Project supports the well-being of youth beneficiaries through school-based and community-based initiatives.

Representatives from the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer, Office of the Population Officer, Office of the Local Youth Development Officer, Provincial Education Management Office, West Visayas State University, DepEd Regional Office VI, NYC Region VI, and the municipalities of Mina and Badiangan also attended the consultation.

The activity was followed by an onsite visit to the Teen Center and Family and Youth Development Center, highlighting the importance of inter-agency collaboration in strengthening services for children, youth, and families.

26/10/2026

OPSWDO CONDUCTS PYAP TECHNICAL SESSION TO STRENGTHEN YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN ILOILO

ILOILO CITY | October 24, 2026 — The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO), conducted the PYAP Iloilo Province Technical Session, bringing together Youth Service Providers (YSPs) and PYAP presidents and members from various municipalities.

The activity featured the presentation of 2026 accomplishments of municipal PYAP organizations, highlighting their initiatives for the welfare and development of Ilonggo youth.

Ms. Frechie F. Grana, Case Manager of Balay Pagbag-o, facilitated an orientation on Republic Act No. 9344, as amended by RA 10630, emphasizing the role of PYAP members in supporting Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and Children at Risk (CAR).

Meanwhile, Ms. Mira G. Armada, OPSWDO Youth Focal Person, presented the functionality status of city and municipal PYAP organizations, the Provincial Federation's accomplishments, and the organization's way forward.

The activity reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening youth organizations, fostering collaboration, and promoting inclusive youth development across Iloilo Province.

20/10/2026

The internet offers children opportunities to learn, connect, create, and express themselves. However, it also comes with risks, including cyberbullying, online scams, phishing, and online sexual abuse and exploitation.

This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let's help children develop safer and more responsible digital habits!

🔒 Protect personal information and passwords.
🔍 Think before clicking, downloading, or sharing.
📱 Be careful about who you interact with online.
🚩 Report suspicious, harmful, or inappropriate content.
🤝 Talk to a trusted adult when something online makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.

Online safety is everyone's responsibility. Together, let's create safer digital spaces where children can learn, connect, and explore without fear.

Think before you click. Stay safe. Protect every child. 💙

For questions or concerns regarding rights of the child, you may reach us through the following channels:

☎️ MAKABATA Helpline: Call 1383
📱 Mobile: 0919 354 1383 (Smart) / 0915 802 2375 (Globe)
📩 E-mail: [email protected]
💬 Facebook/Instagram: Message the MAKABATA Helpline 1383 page
🌐 Website: Visit cwc.gov.ph and click the Click-to-Call icon for instant access
📲 eGovPH Super App: Open the app, tap Report, then select Child Abuse to proceed