The Department of Social Welfare and Development field office VI celebrates its 65th anniversary at Casa Real, Iloilolast Friday.
The highlight of the anniversary celebration included the awarding of the recognition to partners, stakeholders, and employees in helping the Department with the work of caring for the disadvantaged sector.
“This is a celebration of working with compassion. More than sympathy and empathy, many workers of the department have the compassion–meaning working with the public, feeling what they’re going through and responding to them,” said Undersecretary Angelita Medel of DSWD Central Office who was keynote speaker.
Medel said that the manpower should always have a compassionate heart and a creative mind since the agency is a “heart organization.”
Through the PaNataKosa Bayan Awards, DSWD recognized the notable works of partners from civil society organizations, Local Government Units, People’s Organizations, volunteers, and donor institutions.
The Department also cited the cooperation of its partner-beneficiaries in showing that the programs and services of DSWD are truly worth the investment, like the PantawidPamilyang Pilipino Program.
Outstanding and loyal employees were also recognized for their excellent performance and long years of dedicated service to government.
This year’s theme is “DSWD @65: MgaKwentongTagumpaysaMasaganangPagbabago”. /dswd6/MerryJezzelBrendia