DSWD-XI pays tribute to partners, supporters

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 23 (PIA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-XI) has recently paid tribute to its partner agencies and supporters for their significant contributions to the successful delivery of social service programs and projects in the region.

In time for its 64th anniversary celebration, DSWD-XI recognized the invaluable support of several national government agencies, local government units, non-government organizations, civil society organizations and the public and government media.

DSWD-XI regional director Priscilla Razon said it was high time to pay tribute to their development partners whom she said have contributed in placing DSWD-XI again as the top performer among the 21 DSWD offices throughout the country including its Central Office and attached agencies.

The celebration was made even more meaningful as Dir. Razon was named as this year’s Best Manager among the 17 DSWD regional directors.

“For the support you have shown us, our task has been made easier to implement,” Razon said during the awarding rites held at Grand Men Seng Hotel, this city.

 She said the past years have been challenging for the department because of all the controversies and criticisms hurled against DSWD especially during relief operations after Typhoon Pablo calamity.

 “But we stood firm. It was a test of strength,” the DSWD-XI official stated.

 Among the national government agencies that were conferred of the Salamat Po Award were the Department of Public Works and Highways, Commission on Higher Education, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

 Another award category, the Gapas Award was given to partners from the local government units such as the municipalities of Braulio Dujali in Davao del Norte and Maragusan in Compostela Valley, for being model LGUs that implement Day Care services and the KALAHI CIDSS program.

 Governor Rodolfo Del Rosario of Davao del Norte was awarded the Model LGU Implementing DSWD Projects under the Gapas Award, while Governor Corazon Malanyaon of Davao Oriental was bestowed the Exemplary Partnership award.

 The municipalities of New Corella and Asuncion, both of Davao del Norte and Malalag, Davao del Sur, made it as national top winners of the Gawad Listahanan award.

 Several private media organizations and individuals from print, television and radio broadcast such as GMA Network, Inc., UNTV, Sun Star Davao Superbalita, Mindanao Times, Mindanao Daily Mirror, RGMA Super Radyo, Sun Star Davao, and Davao Press Club were given the Gawad Ulat Awards for being most supportive media.

 The Philippine Information Agency and the Philippine News Agency were cited as most supportive national government information offices in advocating DSWD’s programs and projects. (PIA-11/Carina L. Cayon)