As the Duterte administration marks its first 100 days, the Department of Social Welfare and Development. employees’ union, Social Welfare Employees Association of the Philippines (SWEAP) and the Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government Employees (COURAGE) will hold a forum today to discuss relevant national issues and unite forum participants to commit in people’s advocacy efforts towards peaceful and meaningful social change.

Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said that, “Nahalal si Pangulong Duterte sapagka’t nais ng mga Pilipino ang tunay na pagbabago na nakaankla sa kanyang plataporma na tapang at tunay na malasakit (President Duterte was elected into office because the Filipinos want real change anchored on his platform courage and real compassion.)”

“However, people should realize that meaningful social change cannot happen by the works of one man alone. Change happens through the collective action of people struggling to achieve it,” Sec. Taguiwalo expounded.

Hence, the Movement for Change Forum seeks to contribute towards the development of a sustainable pro-people movement for change and a better Philippines.

The forum is spearheaded by SWEAP National President Manuel Baclagon and COURAGE President Ferdinand Gaite, and will be participated in by 200 SWEAP officials and members and representatives from other people’s organizations and government agencies. ##