DSWD CRCF 9 - Home for Women

01/09/2026

🌿🧺 𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑵𝑰𝑪 𝑫𝑨𝒀: 𝑨 𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑻𝑯 𝑶𝑭 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑯 𝑨𝑰𝑹, 𝑨 𝑺𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑮 🌿

As part of its continuing commitment to the holistic care and well-being of its clients, the Home for Women successfully conducted its Monthly Therapeutic Recreation Activity for the month of August, dubbed “𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐚𝐲".

The activity provided a refreshing opportunity for clients to take a meaningful break from their daily routines and engage in recreation, social interaction, and shared experiences in a relaxed and supportive environment.

More than a day of leisure and enjoyment, Picnic Day served as a therapeutic space where clients were encouraged to strengthen social connections, promote emotional well-being, reduce stress, and create positive experiences that contribute to their overall recovery and rehabilitation.

Through meaningful and structured therapeutic recreation activities, the Home for Women continues to promote a client-centered and holistic approach to healing, empowerment, and psychosocial well-being.

🌿 𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒋𝒐𝒚, 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.

30/08/2026

🇵🇭 𝐇𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐆 𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐎: 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐨-𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

As part of the celebration of Buwan ng Wika and the Center’s monthly Socio-Cultural Activity, the Home for Women successfully conducted this year’s themed activity, “Himig at Laro,” bringing together clients and staff in a meaningful and enjoyable celebration of Filipino culture, music, games, and traditions.

the activity featured the “Awit ng Alaala” Group Harana Presentation , where participants showcased their voices, creativity, and teamwork through Filipino music. The celebration also brought back the fun and excitement of traditional Larong Pinoy, including Patintero, Tumbang Preso, and Chinese Garter.

Adding color and cultural pride to the celebration, participants came dressed in Barong, Filipiniana, and other Filipino-inspired attire.

More than just fun, Himig at Laro brought clients and staff together to connect, participate, and celebrate Filipino culture.

Through activities like these, the Home for Women continues to promote a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can experience joy and a sense of belonging. ❤️🇵🇭

22/08/2026

🌸 𝑯𝑶𝑴𝑬 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑾𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑵 𝑪𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑰𝑻𝑺 19𝑻𝑯 𝑭𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑫𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑹𝑺𝑨𝑹𝒀 🌸

“Higit sa Kanlungan: Labing-Siyam na Taon ng Pag-aaruga at Pagbangon ng Kababaihan”

The 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 celebrated its 19th Founding Anniversary through a month-long celebration centered on sports, faith, fellowship, and gratitude.

The celebration featured a Sportsfest, an Anniversary Mass, and Dua’a, and culminated in a Whimsical Garden Gala Night featuring client testimonies and presentations, staff performances, fellowship, and the recognition of dedicated staff with Loyalty Awards.

Simple yet meaningful, the celebration brought staff and clients together in honoring 19 years of care, service, and commitment to women and their dependents in need of special protection.

For 19 years, the Home for Women has been more than a shelter—it has been a place of care, healing, hope, and new beginnings. 🌷

19/08/2026

12/08/2026

Learning in Action: LGU President Manuel A. Roxas Team Visits DSWD CRCFs

Strengthening local social welfare through shared learning and good practices, the Local Government Unit of President Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte, conducted a Learning and Exposure Visit to selected DSWD CRCFs in Mampang, Zamboanga City on July 31, 2026.

The learning visit provided the LGU team with an opportunity to observe and gain insights into the operations, best practices, and service delivery mechanisms of DSWD CRCFs.

The visit likewise provided a meaningful venue for knowledge exchange between DSWD CRCFs staff and the LGU team - sharing experiences, practices, and approaches that may help strengthen center-based social welfare services at the local level.

More than a learning visit, the activity reflects a shared commitment among government institutions to continuously learn from one another and bring better, more responsive services closer to the people.

01/07/2026

The Home for Women successfully conducted the Performance Review and Evaluation Workshop (PREW), bringing together staff to assess accomplishments, review performance, identify areas for improvement, and plan strategies for enhanced service delivery.
Spearheaded by the Center head, Ms. Emma Macansantos, SWO III, the activity underscored the importance of effective leadership in fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the Center.
This activity reflects the Center’s commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence in the delivery of protective, rehabilitative, and developmental services to its clients.

01/07/2026

The Home for Women successfully conducted its Staff Development which served as a venue for team building, professional growth, and organizational strengthening among staff. The activity provided opportunities to enhance teamwork, foster collaboration, and reinforce the shared commitment of staff members toward the Center’s mission and goals.

As part of the activity, staff also revisited and renewed their Oath of Commitment to the Center’s Protection Policy, reaffirming their dedication to upholding the rights, safety, dignity, and well-being of all clients under the Center’s care.
This meaningful undertaking reflects the Center’s continuing commitment to promoting a competent, accountable, and values-driven workforce in the delivery of quality protective, rehabilitative, and developmental services.

24/06/2026

Happiest birthday yet to our dear Center Head, Mam Em! 🎉🎂🎈

It's Mam Emma's Day! 🎉🎂🥳

Happy Birthday to one of the hardworking Center Heads of CRCF 9! We truly appreciate everything you do for the benefit of our clients at DSWD CRCF 9- Reception and Study Center for Children and DSWD CRCF 9 - Home for Women.

May you enjoy your special day! We pray for good health, immeasurable joy, and countless exciting miracles. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and inspiring leadership.

Happy Birthday, Mam Em! 🎂🎉💐

19/06/2026

Labag sa batas ang pananakit sa mga kababaihan at bata!