DSWD Protective Services Bureau

20/10/2026

📢 Positive Parenting FAQs: What Parents Need to Know | Part 1

Hindi lahat ng pinagdaraanan ng bata ay agad niyang naibabahagi. Kaya mahalagang mapansin ang mga pagbabago sa kaniyang kilos, gawi at pakikisalamuha.

Kumustahin ang iyong anak, makinig nang walang panghuhusga at iparamdam na handa kang umunawa. Ang simpleng pag-uusap ay maaaring maging simula ng mas bukas na komunikasyon sa loob ng pamilya.

Sa pamamagitan ng Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) ng DSWD, isinusulong ang positive parenting at paglikha ng safe space kung saan malayang naipapahayag ng mga bata ang kanilang nararamdaman.

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20/10/2026

NATIONAL ADHD AWARENESS WEEK 💙

Sa paggunita ng National ADHD Awareness Week, mahalagang patuloy nating isulong ang kamalayan, pag-unawa, at pagtanggap sa mga taong may Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Sa pamamagitan ng tamang kaalaman at angkop na suporta, mas mapagtitibay natin ang isang komunidad na kumikilala sa kakayahan, potensyal, at dignidad ng bawat indibidwal.

Nakikiisa ang DSWD Protective Services Bureau sa pagsusulong ng isang inklusibo at mapagmalasakit na lipunan kung saan ang bawat isa ay nabibigyan ng pagkakataong umunlad at makilahok sa komunidad nang walang panghuhusga. Sama-sama nating itaguyod ang paggalang sa pagkakaiba-iba at ang paniniwalang bawat buhay ay mahalaga.

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20/10/2026

DSWD PRESS RELEASE: DSWD reiterates need to strengthen anti-child bullying measures, protect children’s right to safe learning environment
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterates its call to strengthen and urgently enforce anti-child bullying measures to prevent its escalation into violence.

“Preventing child bullying, whether online or offline, is not the responsibility of one institution alone. It requires everyone’s cooperation. We must teach our children that respect is non-negotiable, that differences are never a reason to hurt others, and that seeking help when someone is being harmed is an act of bravery,” the DSWD spokesperson said. (AKDL)

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DSWD PRESS RELEASE: DSWD reiterates need to strengthen anti-child bullying measures, protect children’s right to safe learning environment

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reiterates its call to strengthen and urgently enforce anti-child bullying measures to prevent its escalation into violence.

“Preventing child bullying, whether online or offline, is not the responsibility of one institution alone. It requires everyone’s cooperation. We must teach our children that respect is non-negotiable, that differences are never a reason to hurt others, and that seeking help when someone is being harmed is an act of bravery,” the DSWD spokesperson said. (AKDL)

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18/10/2026

A Safe Environment for Children Starts With Adults Who Listen 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Ang tahanan ay nagiging mas ligtas para sa bata kapag may mga nakatatandang handang makinig, umunawa at gumabay sa bawat pagkakataong kailangan niya ng masasandalan.

Sa pamamagitan ng Parent Effectiveness Service (PES) ng DSWD, isinusulong ng Kagawaran ang pagpapalakas ng kakayahan ng mga magulang sa positibong pagdidisiplina at pagpapalaki ng mga batang may sapat na gabay, pag-aaruga at suporta sa kanilang paglaki.

Alamin sa ibaba ang iba pang impormasyon. ⬇️

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17/10/2026

DSWD Frontline Responders Undergo Psychosocial Debriefing to Reinforce Emotional Resilience 💙

Behind every service delivered during times of crisis are frontline responders who also need care and support.

To safeguard their mental health and emotional well-being, the DSWD Protective Services Bureau (PSB) conducted a psychosocial debriefing session for frontline responders of DSWD Field Office (FO) 8 – Eastern Visayas, led by Dr. Angelique Villasanta of the Ateneo de Manila University Department of Psychology.

Through mindfulness exercises, expressive art therapy, and peer connection activities, participants were given the opportunity to process their emotions, share experiences, and identify ways to support one another in the workplace.

Because caring for those who serve others is an essential part of sustaining their well-being and resilience in the face of the challenges of humanitarian work.

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17/10/2026

DSWD PRESS RELEASE: DSWD condemns all forms of child sexual abuse; reminds parents to protect, nurture their children

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has condemned acts of sexual abuse against children as the agency reminded parents of their responsibility to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for their children.

“Walang batang dapat makaranas ng anumang uri ng pang-aabuso, lalo na kung mula sa kamag-anak o sila mismo ang nagiging dahilan ng pagkakasangkot ng kanilang mga anak o kapamilya. Ang mga magulang ang inaasahan nilang magbibigay sa kanila ng pagmamahal at proteksyon. Responsibilidad ng mga magulang na alagaan, gabayan, at protektahan ang kanilang mga anak laban sa anumang panganib, online man o sa personal,” Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao, the DSWD spokesperson, said on Friday (October 16).(YADP)

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15/10/2026

DSWD, partner agencies formulate Tacloban multi-disciplinary action plan on day 2 of child protection workshop

To further fortify child protection systems and enhance inter-agency emergency response in Region VIII, the DSWD Protective Services Bureau (PSB) and DSWD Field Office VIII successfully completed the second day of the School Safety and Child Protection Policy Orientation and Workshop at The Tropics at MacArthur Park Resort and Convention Center in Tacloban City.

The final day featured key sessions on community safety frameworks, emerging digital threats such as Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE), and an intensive workshop where child protection advocates, case managers, and multi-agency representatives crafted the Tacloban Multi-Disciplinary Action Plan.

The output outlines concrete action items across four core pillars: Building Safe Environments, Threat Assessment & Early Intervention, Incident Response, and Accountability & Recovery.

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15/10/2026

INTERNATIONAL WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY!

This October 15, we celebrate International White Cane Safety Day to raise awareness of the rights, needs, and experiences of persons with visual disabilities and promote a more inclusive and accessible society.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Protective Services Bureau (PSB) reaffirms its commitment to upholding the rights and welfare of persons with disabilities by promoting inclusive programs and services that support empowerment, equal opportunities, and meaningful participation in society.

Together, let us build a world where accessibility is a shared responsibility, barriers are overcome, and everyone can move freely, participate fully, and live with dignity.




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15/10/2026

DSWD Brings Social Welfare Services Closer to OFWs in Taipei

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office VI, participated in the Alagang OWWA OFW Serbisyo Caravan on October 11, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan, to bring essential social welfare and protection services closer to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Organized by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), the activity aimed to make government assistance more accessible to Filipinos working abroad.

Representing DSWD Field Office VI were Regional Director Joselito G. Estember, RSW; Assistant Regional Director for Operations Katherine Joy M. Lamprea, RSW; Protective Services Division Officer-in-Charge Rhea B. Valdellon, RSW; and SWAD Team Leader Mylene B. Demonteverde. The delegation provided information, consultations, referrals, and technical assistance to OFWs seeking support from the Department.

Through the caravan, DSWD promoted its Community-Based Programs and Services, Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS), Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), and Adoption and Foster Care services. The Department’s participation reaffirmed its commitment to accessible, responsive, and client-centered service delivery while strengthening coordination with partner agencies to ensure that Filipinos abroad remained connected to government assistance and social protection programs.

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15/10/2026

📣 MAY CONCERN, REKLAMO, O TANONG SA DSWD? E-SUMBONG MO ‘YAN!

Abangan ang aming bagong online grievance portal kung saan maaari ninyong direktang ipadala ang inyong mga katanungan tungkol sa alinmang programa at serbisyo ng DSWD.

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