17/09/2026
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The DSWD Peace and Development Buong Bansa MapayapaโNational Program Management Office (PDBBM-NPMO), through the PAMANA Program, conducted the two-day Virtual Orientation on PAMANA Community-Driven Peace and Development (CDPD) on September 16โ17, 2026, via Google Meet.
The activity brought together DSWD personnel from various Field Offices to strengthen their understanding of the PAMANA CDPD Track, its implementation processes, and key program requirements.
The orientation opened with the welcome remarks of Dir. Miramel Garcia-Laxa, RSW, MPA, National Program Manager, followed by discussions on the PAMANA CDPD Track and its implementation processes. Engr. Jaro Rogelio P. Chavez, PAMANA-CDPD Section Head, discussed the PDBBM-NPMO and PAMANA-CDPD Track, including the Community-Driven Development (CDD) process and relevant program updates. Mr. Dan Donald Candare presented the PDBBM-NPMO and PAMANA-CDPD Processes per Memorandum Circular No. 09, Series of 2023.
On the second day, Mr. Albert S. Delgado, Regional Program Coordinator of DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA, discussed Environmental and Social Safeguards, while Engr. Heide Mae M. Dacyon of DSWD Field Office CAR presented the Engineering Aspects of the Program in accordance with the CBIM Guidelines. Mr. Johndel E. Villono of DSWD Field Office MIMAROPA discussed the Financial Guidelines under Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 2023.
The two-day orientation featured technical presentations, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and knowledge checks, providing participants with opportunities to deepen their understanding of PAMANA CDPD implementation and clarify concerns related to target areas, safeguards, engineering, financial requirements, and other program processes.
The activity concluded with the closing remarks of Dir. Elvis R. Quitalig, MAN, RN, DrPH, Deputy Program Manager, who emphasized the importance of continued coordination and a shared understanding among program implementers in the implementation of PAMANA CDPD.
The closing activity also featured the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation to the resource persons, in recognition of their valuable contribution and support to the successful conduct of the orientation. Selected participants were likewise given special recognition for their active participation and engagement throughout the two-day activity.
The activity served as a venue for learning, knowledge-sharing, and strengthening collaboration and camaraderie among PAMANA CDPD implementers across the Field Offices.
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