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MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE SERVICES

Location : MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE &

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

LGU – Pilar, Municipal Bldg.

; Banuyo,Pilar,Sorsogon

Contact Person : FRANCIA S. MIRABEL

Mun. Social Welfare & Dev’t Officer

Contact Number : 09194583293

Email : [email protected]

[email protected]

PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE IN CRISIS SITUATION

ABOUT THE SERVICE:

The Office of the Municipal Social Welfare & Development provides  limited financial assistance to individuals and families whose resources are inadequate to meet their needs.

Situations covered by the services are as follow ( limited assistance)

• Burial  Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Emergency Shelter Assistance (ESA)
• Medical Assistance
• Transportation
• Educational

CLIENT GROUPS:

• Indigents families
• Victims of Calamities
• Individual in difficult circumstances

REQUIREMENTS:

• Photocopy of Death Certificate  ( Burial assistance )
• Certificate of Indigency  (All cases )
• Picture of damaged houseand  Barangay or Police Blotter  (Calamity or Fire Victim) (ESA)
• Recent Medical Prescription signed by the physician ( Medical Assistance )
• Medical Abstract or Medical Certificate signed by the attending physicianwith license number (Medical Assistance)

SERVICE SCHEDULE:

Monday to Friday

• 8:00 AM to 5:00 P.M (No noon break)

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME: 30minutes

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:

SECURING SOCIAL CASE STUDY REPORT

Social Worker conducts Case Study for indigent clients to avail assistance  from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and other agencies  or  institutions. (DOJ, DOH,   DSWD)

SITUATION COVERED:

• Victims of natural  disaster (vehicular accidents are not included in case referral to PCSO)
• Hospitalization needs such as medicines (maintenance not included) , laboratory, surgical operation, hospital bills and restorative devices.
• Special Cases (CICL, Abused, A bandoned victims Women and Children)

CLIENT GROUPS: Indigent  Person or Families, PWDs,

Women and Children

• Medical Abstract or Medical Certificate signed by the attending physician
• Hospital Bill
• Handwritten Letter Request by the client address to the PCSO Chairman
• Picture Whole body ( Assistive/ Restorative Devices)

TOTAL FEES AND CHARGES: NONE

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME:

• Interview and assesses client 1 to 15  minutes
• Home Visit [if needed] – 1 hour up to 2 to 3 days to verify the status and condition of the client
• Case Conference 4 hrs to 1 day

PROCESS OF AV A ILING THE SERVICE:

SECURING REFERRAL TO LINK AGENCIES

Upon assessment, Social Worker Links client to resources by referring  to the appropriate agency.

• Free eye consultation and discount on eye glasses
• Individual on-travel for emergency purposes
• Assistive device for person with disability
• Victim of crime
• In need of medicines
• Patient due for discharge in hospitals

CLIENT GROUPS: Indigent Persons or Families

REQUIREMENTS :

  Certificate of Indigency

TOTAL FEES AND CHARGES : None

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME:  35 minutes

PROCESS OF AVAILING  THE SERVICE:

SECURING CERTIFICATE OF INDIGENCY

A Certificate of Indigency is required by the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) for free legal assistance to indigents. Likewise it is a common requirement in availing assistance from any government and private offices.

• free legal assistance from the public attorney’s office
• assistance from any government and private offices

CLIENT GROUPS: Indigent Person or Families

• Certificate of Indigency from Barangay  Captain  (for ordinary cases)
• Certificate of non – ownership of real property from the Assessor’s Office and or Certificate of non-tax filer from the BIR  (special cases like court related )

TOTAL FEES AND CHARGES: None

SERVICE SCHEDULE

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME: 2 0 minutes

AVAILING DAY CARE SERVICES

The DSWD through the Local Social Welfare Development recognizes the importance of education in shaping future of individuals in the community as a whole.

Day Care Service provides early childhood care and development activities from Monday to Friday to the future leaders of the community, the children.

The MSWD of Pilar manages 73Day Care Centers in the 49 barangays,

. Currently, 2, 260  pupils are enrolled, under direct supervision of 94 Child Development Workers

Children with ages 3 to 4 years old

CLIENT GROUPS:  Pre-school children

• Birth Certificate of preschooler
• Participation fee  (depending upon DCSPG agreement)

TOTAL FEES AND CHARGES:

Php 50.00 to Php 100.00 pesos  and above as agreed by DCSPG ( Day Care Parents Group)

SERVICE SCHEDULES:

>  Interview 5 to 10 minutes

>  coordinate with other agency 15 to 30 minutes

> Home visit 20 o 1 to 2 hours

> Counselling 30 to 1 hour

CARE AND PROTECTION TO CHILDREN  UNDER  DIFFICULT

                                 CIRCUMSTANCES

The MSWD promotes care and protection of Women & children through the implementation of RA 7610  and R.A 9262 Care and protection of  Women and children/minors which include rescue of victim, individual family counselling, referral for medical/ medico legal assistance, and assist during investigation at the PNP and medical examination, filing of case court hearing proceedings.

Children-in-Conflict with the law (CICL)

• Abandoned/Neglected
• Abused(physical, sexual, emotional, psychological violence)
• Handicapped
• Women under difficult circumstances

CLIENT GROUPS: Indigent Persons or families

• Barangay  Blotter/Endorsement

Birth Certificate

• 2×2 Pictures
• Whole body picture for handicapped

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

TOTAL PROCESSSING TIME:

• 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Home Visit  [if needed] – 2 hours to verify the status and condition of the client

PROMOTING WELFARE OF SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN

ABOUT THE SERVICES:

The MSWD implements RA9262 to promote welfare of women, prevent and eradicate all forms of abuse. Services include rescue of victim, individual and family counselling, mediation/ reconciliation, assist in securing medical/medico-legal services and report to the PNP, provision of temporary shelter referral for temporary care and custody, and file in court.

• Battered women/maltreated
• Prostituted
• Rape victims of sexual abuse
• Emotionally disturbed
• Victims of domestic violence

CLIENT GROUPS:   DISADVANTAGED WOMEN

• Barangay blotter/ Endorsement
• Birth Certificate, or Marriage Contract if Married
• 2×2 picture

SERVICES SCHEDULES:

8:00 AM  to 5:00 PM (No Noon Break)

• Interview 10 to 20 minutes
• Case blotter at PNP 30 to 1 hour
• Collateral interview 1 to 2 hours
• Preparation of SCR, provision of counselling and advocacy 20 to 30 minutes

PROCESSING OF AVAILING SERVICE:

PRE – MARRIAGE COUNSELLING

ABOUT THE SERVICES

The MSWD recognized role and important of family in shaping good and responsible community.

Pre – marriage counselling help prepare couple to the challenges of the changing society.

SITUATION COVERED:     Pre- married couples securing Marriage License

CLIENT GROUP:    Couples  of marriageable age

REQUIREMENTS:   Attendance to Pre- Marriage Counselling Session

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME:  1 to 2  Hours

HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICES

ENROLMENT TO PHILHEALTH SA MASA

ABOUT THE SERVICE

The MSWD help indigent client avail benefits from sponsored Phil health program

Hospitalization and medical needs

Certificate of Indigency

Marriage Contract ( if Married)

CLIENT GROUP:

• Indigent Individuals and Families

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICES:

SECURING SENIOR CITIZEN’S I.D AND PURCHASE BOOKLET FOR

 MEDICINES AND GROCERIES

The Office of the MSWD recognizes contribution of the elderly to nation building and encourages their continuous and active involvement and participant to Benefits under R.A  9994

*free medical and dental, diagnostic services and professional fees in all service ward and 20% discount in pay ward of government. Health facilities:

*20% discount on professional fees for medical and dental services in private health facilities

*20% discount on medical and dental services, diagnostic and laboratory fees, and smallest available room in private health facilities

*20% discount on the purchase of med

*free medical and dental, diagnostic services and professional fees in all service ward and 20% discount in pay ward of government. Health facilities

*20%discount on the purchase of medicines with prescription of attending physician

*20% discount in hotels and similar lodging establishment, restaurant, and recreation centers

*20% discount on theaters, cinema houses, concert halls, carnivals and other smallest places of culture, leisure and amusement

*20% discount on fare for domestic air and sea travel and public land transportation

*20% discount on funeral parlors and similar establishments

*5% discount on basic necessities and prime commodities from groceries and supermarkets but not more than ₱1,200.00/week

* Social Pension Program

• Elderly with ages 60 years old and above

CLIENT GROUPS: SENIOR CITIZEN

REQUIREMENTS: Birth Record, Picture 1×1, Intake Sheet

TOTAL PROCESSING TIME: 10 to 20 minutes

PROCESSING OF AVAILING THE SERVICE:

PROVISION OF SOLO PARENT IDENTIFICATION CARD

The DSWD being the led agency in the implementation of Solo Parent Welfare Act (RA 8972), advocates the implementation of comprehensive programs for Solo Parents in the local government units through the MSWD.

Benefits include livelihood services, employment – related benefits (parental leave, flexible work schedule), psychological services, educational services, health services, housing services.

CLIENT GROUPS:  Solo Parents

• Certificate of Residency from the Barangay
• Appropriate documentation/ evidence that application is a solo parent (death certificate of spouse, etc.)
• In case of a  transferee from other barangay, Barangay Clearance from the former barangay indicating whether or not the applicant has availed of benefits for solo parent and the nature of such b
• 1 to 5 minutes
• 15 to 20  minutes
• Home visit  (if necessary) –  to check the status of the family and the residency.20 to 30 minutes

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICE :

PROVISION OF PWD ID

The MSWD recognizes the role and important of person with disabilities towards nation building and advocates for provision of devices that will enable them to perform tasks and chores with minimum or no assistance.

• Visually /speech impairment
• Orthopaedic disability
• Physically handicapped
• Chronic illness ( specific condition with doctor certificate )
• Learning disability
• Communication deficit
• Psychosocial disability

CLIENT GROUP:  Persons with Disability (PWD)

• Certificate of Residency/certificate of indigency
• Medical Certificate
• Whole body picture
• Social Case Study Report
• 10 to 15minutes
• Home Visit [if needed] – 2 hours to verify the status and condition of the client

AVAILING DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE

ABOUT SERVICE:

The office of the MSWD provides assistance to individuals and families who are victims of natural and man – made calamities.

• Distribution of relief assistance.
• Counselling to individuals and families who have been emotionally and psychologically depressed by the disaster.
• Evacuation Center Management.
• Provision of limited financial/material assistance for totally and partially damaged houses

CLIENT GROUPS: Indigent Persons or Families/disaster victims

• Certificate of Indigency/certificate of residency
• Barangay  Police Blotter / Certificate from the Bureau of Fire Protection
• Picture of damaged property

1 to 15 minutes

5 to 15 minutes`

PROCESS OF AVAILING THE SERVICES

• Mission & Vision
• Municipal Profile
• Past Mayors
• Organizational Chart
• Video Gallery
• About the Mayor
• Elected Officials
• Programs and Project
• Municipal Directory
• Transparency Seal
• Freedom of Information
• Citizen’s Charter
• Safety Seal
• Inventory of CSOs
• Institutional Sector
• Finance Sector
• Economic Sector
• Social Sector
• Environmental and Infrastructure Sector
• Bureau of Fire Protection
• Commission on Elections
• Philippine National Police
• Bureau of Internal Revenue
• Department of Trade & Industry
• Public Attorney’s Office
• Taxes and Fees
• Downloadables
• Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities
• Business Permit Licensing System
• Natural Attractions
• Popular Landmarks & Cultural Heritage
• Cultural Attractions
• Local Crafts and Products
• Amenities / Support Facilities

Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office

A Champion in providing excellent services to marginalized sector in the community at the local level.

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development of Ragay shall provide strengthened social protection policies and programs toward women and family empowerment, child development and protection, active youth participation, mitigation and management of victims of calamities and disaster, enhancement Person with Disability and elderly.

SERVICE PLEDGES

The Municipal Social Welfare Office are committed to provide the highest possible performance and pledges to achieve the following:

• AICS (Aid to Individual in Crisis Situation) – is part of the DSWD’s protective services for the poor, margenalized and vulnerable/ disadvantage individuals. The AICS has been implemented by the DSWD for decades as part of its Technical Assistance and Resource Augmentation support to LGUs and other partners. The Local Government Unit of Ragay provides Medical , Burial ,Educational ,Transportation and Emergency Shelter Assistance to persons or families in crisis situation under AICS program provided they present the following Documents/ Requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS OR REQUIRMENTS OF ANY ISSUANCE:

• Medical Assistance Requirements:

1.Original Medical Certificate( Out-patient) Clinical Abstract ( Confined patient )

*There must be a diagnosis.

* Must have Doctor’s full name, license number and signature

2.Prescription of medicine and/or Laboratory request

*Must have Doctor’s full name, license number and signature

3.Barangay Certificate of Indigency

* Named after the one processing the documents.

* The Certificate must indicate the relationship to beneficiary.

*Must have no erasures, The signature of the Barangay Captain must be original. If the Brgy. Captain is on official leave,The Brgy. Kagawad will do together with his full name and position.

* must have a Barangay Logo / Dry Seal.

Note: The Date of certificate of indigency must not precede the date of consultation or confinement period of the patient  to the doctor.

4.Valid ID of patient (if 18 y.o and above)

5. Valid ID of Claimant

(Valid ID-Voters ID, Postal, Unified SSS, GSIS,BIR,4PS Etc.)

6.Certificate of No Property.

Note: Availing Medical Assistance is allowed only once a year.Only Those special cases such as Cancer patient and Dialysis patient can repeat the request for medical assistance within one year.

• Burial Assistance Requirements:

1.Funeral Contract

* Must be original copy

*The claimant should be indicated on the paper/document as the contracting party, with the signature of the Funeral home.

2.Death Certificate

* Authenticated copy

3.Transfer of cadaver( If died elsewhere)

* Should be buried here in Ragay

4.Original Certificate of Indigency

* Named after the one processing the paper

*Must indicate the relationship to the deceased.

* Erasures are not permitted, Must have the original signature of the Brgy.Captain,

*Must have Barangay Logo / Dry Seal.

5.Valid ID of Claimant

6.Valid ID of Deceased (If Senior Citizen)

7.Certificate of No property(Original Copy)

Note: The Processing of Burial Assistance is allowed within 3 mos from the date indicated in th death certificate.

• Educational Assistance Requirements :

1.Photocopy of Certificate of Enrollment/Assessment Form ( pls. bring the original copy)

*Must have student’s signature,Assessor/ verifier’s signature

2.Photocopy of School ID, authenticated( also bring the original copy)

*With student’s signature and must be validated for the present School Year.

3.Original copy certificate of Residency/Indigency

*Must indicate the relationship to beneficiary (if relative is the claimant)

4.Photocopy of Valid ID of Claimant( if immediate relative)

• Transportation Assistance ( for Special Cases only)Requirements:

1.Police Blotter( for CNSP,VAWC cases and mentally ill patient)

2.Barangay blotter

3.Valid ID of Claimant

4.Certificate of Indigency

5.Certificate of No Property

• Emergency Shelter Assistance Requirements :

1.Certification from the Bureu of fire Department

2.Copy of Pictures of fire incident Report  with Fire Marshall signature.

3.Barangay Incident Report( Original Copy)

6.Valid ID of Claimant.

• Requirements for Social Case Study Report:

1.Medical Certificate or Clinical Abstract

2.Certificate of Barangay Indigency( must indicate the relationship to the beneficiary)

3 Valis ID of Claimant

4.Valid ID of Patient ( if 18 y.o and above)

• Steps in Processing AICS  Assistance involve:

1.The individual in crisis situation or her/his relative may come to the office of the MSWDO for Interview and Assessment.

* client provides the necessary documents/ information needed.

2.The MSWDO staff will Screen / examine the  documents gathered .

*Records client’s data and proceed with the interview and assessment  of the Social Worker  to determine the appropriate assistance.

*Social Worker  Prepares the Social Case Study Report ( If Necessary)

3.The Municipal Social Welfare Officer Evaluates and recommends the necessary assistance for the  approval of the Local Chief Executive.

4.The Local Chief Executive signs and approves on the AICS  assistance upon evaluation and recommendation.

5.The client proceeds to the Municipal Treasurer’s Office to sign acknowledgement for the release of financial assistance .

Note: Only the clients with complete documents will be catered. Minors cannot be interviewed.

• PMC (Pre- Marriage Counselling) – Pre-Marriage Counselling (PMC) is one of the major requirements in getting marriage license. This activity promotes premarital education which gave the couples an idea on marriage and what is all about and the responsibilities along with it. Couples with premarital education reported higher levels of marital satisfaction and experienced a decline in the likelihood of separation over years.

SECURING PRE MARRIAGE COUNSELING CERTIFICATE

To give value on marriage, MSWD Office conducts Pre-marriage counselling to future couples every Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM

APPLICATION PROCESS OR REQUIRMENTS OF ANY ISSUANCE:      

Requirements:

• Birth Certificate
• Completion of half-day Pre-marriage counselling session
• Accomplishment of Marriage Expectation Inventory

General Intake Sheet

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CERTIFICATE OF PRE MARRIAGE COUNSELING WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE PMC SESSION

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development  Office  with diverse function on Social welfare concerns is vested to address the needs of the socially Disadvantaged sector in the Society, much of the  Social Welfare services are concentrated in consultative advisory concerns like Psychosocial intervention on counselling, stress debriefing, Family life Education such as Marriage counselling and Responsible Parenthood ( RPM) . Moreover, MSWDO provides immediate responds to cases of individuals, Child, Youth, Families in crisis situation and provides  services such as rescue and protection, direct financial and material assistance and referral to other agency.With the increased visibility and importance of the Temporary Shelter for the VAWC victims, The  Crisis Center building was established in year 2016 through the joint effort  of DSWD V  KALAHI CIDSS   and the Local Government Unit of Ragay .It is  located at Poblacion Ilaod this Municipality. The  Center serves as Temporary  residential care to target clients- Women and Girls who are victims of abuse and in need of immediate protection for a specific period of time while appropriate interventions are undertaken for proper disposition of the client. From the time they are admitted, These clients are provided with basic needs and various helping interventions.The operation of this center is  under direct supervision of The LGU as the principal implementing unit thru The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office.

 VISION, MISSION, VALUES AND OBJECTIVES

I.VISION: Every person has the right to be safe, empowered and free from all forms of gender based/domestic  violence and abuse.

II.MISSION:       

1.Advocate in the promotion of rights and social protection of Girls and Women with especial needs in the Municipality og Ragay Camarines Sur.

2.To recognize the need to protect the family and its members particularly women and children from violence and threats to thier personal safety and security.

3.To provide temporary shelter to the VAW victims and abused children who are in need of immediate costudy for thier safety and protection.

III.VALUES:

In carrying out our vission and mission we ensure that:

• Girls and Women with special needs get the appropriate help they need.
• Girls and Women are protected by timely and effective approaches and interventions.
• Girls and Women are heard with utmost  recognition of thier sense of individuality.
• Girls and Women are respected and valued based on thier inherent worth and dignity as aperson.
• The case at the center will be treated  with confidentiality.
•  Referrals and linkages to other line agencies for clients to avail the appropriate services intended to meet alleviate client’s present condition.

IV.GENERAL OBJECTIVES: The Center aims to provide  temporary shelter and relevant psycho social and other services to individuals with especial needs while appropriate intervention   is determined  for thier rehabilitation , continous upliftment and normal functioning.

Our work is intended to:

• Provide holistic and integrated approach to protect clients from abuse. Neglect, exploitation,and abandonement.
• Respect that our clients are capable with the rights and needs to make her own choice and decision as she is being helped.
• Help and extend services to our clients based on our worker’s professional knowledge, skills and attitude of human behavior and social environment.
• Advocate information dissemination campaign on children and women with special needs their rights and priveleges.
• Provide a range of available and accessible resources to which the client can reach  out to her current disfunctioning.

V.Target Clientele:

• Women in especially difficult circumstances (WEDC)VAW victim with in the municipality.
• Children/ Girls who are victims of abuse particularly rape cases / in need of temporary costudy for shelter, safety  and protection.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:

• TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL CARE- The center will provide a short term placement/ protective custody to clients  in need of special protection, these are girls and women who are victims of abuses who continued stay in their homes would be detrimental on thier safety. The typical length of stay  is a maximum of 3 days . After the days period, they will be referred to other agency, Gos /NGOs for appropriate services or they will be  re-united back to their immediate families or relatives who can ensure thier safety.
• RESCUE OPERATION- Prompt response to cases needing immediate rescue in coordination with the women desk enforces of the PNP and other agencies as necessary.
• PSYCHOSOCIAL SERVICES- Includes intake interview, counselling , self enhancement skills development Critical incident stress debriefing, anger and stress management , information education campaigns and discharge planning.
• MATERIAL/ FINANCIAL ASSITANCE:

Food/ financial transportation assistance to Clients under protective custody.

• REFERRAL NETWORK/SERVICES- referral or networking with other concerned agencies/barangay officials/VAW desk  and access to needed services such as health, Police assistance , Legal and others.
• AFTER CARE SERVICES- Home visit for the monitoring of the appropriateness of services. Avaluation of the success of intervention, case termination if in case termination if in case goals have been achieved.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE/IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATION:

• Initial Intake interview will be conducted by the social workers/MSWDO, This is to gather information about the client and establish any information and/ or circumstances of her present dysfunctioning to determine if further evaluation is needed. The social worker shall use prescribed forms like General Intake Sheet and admission slip.
• In case the victim survivor is in state of shock and trauma upon intake. Interview shall be postponed and will resume only until such time the clientexpresses readiness. The worker must be sensitive in dealing with clients and shall also assure the client of her security from time to time.
• The pre admission conference will be conducted with the worker ,her companion and or referring party.
• The client. Her companion,and/or referring party must comply what has been agreed upon during the free admission conference.
• Leveling of expectation and orientations of the programs and services, house rules of the center shall be conducted by the social workers while the house parents shall be responsible for their home life concern.
• Initial assessment of the case shall be prepared by the social worker which is necessary for the appropraite planning. This involves the collection of necessary information and its analysis and interpretation inorder to reach an understanding of the client’sproblem and social context in which it exist.
• The client will stay at the center for a maximum of 3 days.
• The social worker of the case will administer pre-discharge slip of the client if and when the ultimate goal and other helping plans for the client have been already achieved.
• The case at the center will be treated with confidentiality.
• The center will only accept the target clients ( WOMEN AND CHILDREN PARTICULARLY GIRLS) whose case happened with in the municipality of Ragay.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS UPON ADMISSION:

• Referral letter/written endorsement ( From Barangay Captain / Kagawad) or  from the referring party
• Barangay blotter/ Police blotter
• Certificate from the barangay ( in case of abandoned and neglect)
• Medical Certificate (if needed)
• Initial Case study Report

ADMISSION CRITERIA:

• Walk In (Direct client)

The client initiates the contact. She Youth/ child  and  a woman who comes personally to a social welfare agency for help. She is in need of some intervention  from a professionally trained person as she is incapable of performing her tasks at present due to some factors within oneself or the invironment.

• Referral  Indirect Client)

a.The client is referred to the worker or agency by some interested or concerned party like other government agencies, non- government agency, concerned citizens,church based organizations and barangay officials.

• Those who are referred by person as one who are faced with situations detrimental to the near future shoula and intervention not apprppriate given. Example an abandoned/ neglected child/ youth.

      3.Outreach (rescued) persons in need. .

STAFF for the Center/JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Oversees the over all operation of the center’s administrative and Program Implementation.
• Provide direction to the center’s Program concern.
• Initiate and carry-out activities related to the center’s Program and Services
• Prepare annual goals and objectives of the center
• Provision of Professional growth and support to staff so that they can carry out thier duties and responsibilities   efficiency and effectively.
• Establish a network of socio- civic organizations to support the funding and program concern of the center.
• Spearhead in the organization/ sustainability of the multi – interdiciplinary committee that will suppoert the center’s program and services.
• Conduct regular staff meeting and attend local, national conferences training to provide technical inputs.
• Conduct case conference, helping through meetings and other team building activities.
• Supervise the Center’s personnel/ Staff.

Case Worker/Center Head

• Conduct interviews , home visit to clientele
• Conduct individual/ Group activities, counselling and other Psychosocial  interventions to clients.
• Assist client with legal cases and attend court hearings.
• Attend meetings , seminars, conferences, for and on behalf of the head. ( if delegated)
• Conduct orientation to client , family,relatives upon admission.
• Maintains/ responsible for the records/ case recordings
• Conduct rescue operation with the team officers.

J.O Social Worker/Program Staff- assists  in providing intervention to client.

Administrative Staff – Incharge of the administrative concerns and records of the center.

 House Parent/ Center’s Kepper- Incharge of the group living activities in the center.

Responsible for the safe and sound transport of rescued clients for proper case management and disposition. As well as in getting and returning clients fron the NGA/LGU, community and vice-versa.

SUPPORT TEAM

• Social Worker
• Health Doctor/Psychologist
• Mun. SB member committe on social services Women/ Girls.
• BCPC member ( Barangay Council for the Protection of Children)

Programs under Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office

• PYAP ( Pag-Asa Youth Association in the Philippines) –offers livelihood (cow dispersal) and seminars such as Youth Summit and also Immersion Outreach Program for the out of School youth member of this organization. It has 585 youth member as of 2019.
• SOLO Parent – Republic Act 8972 also known as Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000,declares that it is the policy of the states to protect and promote the family as the foundation of the nation, strengthen its solidarity and ensure its total development. Towards this end, it shall develop a comprehensive program of services from Solo Parents and their children to be carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office. It has 350 solo parent members.
• GAD (Gender and Development) – Gender equality is considered a critical element in achieving Decent work for all women and men, in order to effect social and institutional change that leads to sustainable development with equity and growth. Gender equality refers to equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities that all persons should enjoy, regardless of whether one is born male and female.
• VAWC/CICL/Social Case Study Referral/ Certificate of Indigency-
• KAMKARA (Kapisanan ng mga may Kapansanan sa Ragay)- offers ID, Medical purchase booklet, livelihood (carabao & cow dispersal) and livelihood trainings such as shoe repair and massage therapy. It has 415 registered members.
• PWUD’s (Person who Used Drugs)-

KALIPI (Kapisanan ng Liping Pilipina, Inc.) – offers livelihood projects such as cattle & Hog Dispersal and Bigasan. It has also livelihood training such as massage therapy and personality enhancement training (nail care and hair cut). It has 1234 kalipi members and 35 brgys active out of 38 brgys. Women’s month celebration (March).

• Child Development Teacher -Day Care Service Program is the first step in nurturing one’s talents, skills, abilities and intelligence. Thus, the Local Government Unit of Ragay supports the DSWD Day Care Service Program. For this year, there are fifty-two (52) Child Development Centers and fifty-three (53) Child Development Workers (CDW) formerly called Day Care Workers.
• Day Care Feeding Program- Supplementary feeding program is the provision of food in addition to the regular meals, to target as part of the DSWD’s contribution to the Early Childhood Care and Development program of the government.
• Special Program – (Disaster Seminars/Trainings)- it aims to encourage an exchange of experience and knowledge and the creation of networks amongst the disaster managers. It also aims to improve coordination of disaster response and the quality and availability of disaster management tools.
• AICS (Assistance to Individual in Crisis Situation) – One of the programs of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office is the Assistance to Individual in Crisis Situation (AICS). The program aims to uplift the morale of the clients who are in need. AICS provides assistance for medical, burial, educational, food and transportation and emergency shelter.
• PMC (Pre- Marriage Counselling)- Pre-Marriage Counselling (PMC) is one of the major requirements in getting marriage license. This activity promotes premarital education which gave the couples an idea on marriage and what is all about and the responsibilities along with it. Couples with premarital education reported higher levels of marital satisfaction and experienced a decline in the likelihood of separation over years.
• Senior Citizen- The Senior Citizens Affair of Ragay Camarines Sur is the one of the large and active Peoples Organization in the Municipality of Ragay It is with most advantage that the implementation of Senior Citizen Programs supported by LGU-RAGAY. It has 4462 senior citizen members and offers ID and medical booklet.
• KALAHI Cidds- otherwise known as the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services, is one of the poverty alleviation programs of the Philippine Government being implemented by the DSWD. It uses the community-driven development (CDD) approach, a globally recognized strategy for achieving service delivery, poverty reduction, and good governance outcomes. It started in 2003, its scale-up was approved on 18 January 2013 by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board, which was headed by President Benigno Aquino III.
• 4P’s (Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program)- is a human development measure of the national government that provides conditional cash grants to the poorest of the poor, to improve the health, nutrition, and the education of children aged 0-18. It has 3,450 members.

PYAP (Pag-Asa Youth Association in the Philippines) –offers livelihood (cow dispersal) and seminars such as Youth Summit and also Immersion Outreach Program for the out of School youth member of this organization. It has 585 youth members as of 2019.

NEWS AND EVENTS:

R-PYAP’s LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM  PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF Ou-of-School-Youth and other disadvantaged youth to become self-reliant, economically productive and socially responsible citizens, able to contribute to the development of their family and community.

COW DISPERSAL EVENT

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GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

ELECTION OF R-PYAP FEDERATION OFFICER

OATH TAKING CEREMONY OF RPYAP OFFICER

ORIENTATION UKP

REGIONAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

APPLICATION PROCESS OR REQUIREMENTS OF ANY ISSUANCE:

REQUIREMENTS FOR PYAP MEMBERSHIP

– Application form ( Available at the Field Office V and MSWDOs) – The applicant must be 15 – 30 years old – Photocopy of Birth Certificate – Resume/ Biodata with 2×2 recent photo FOR IN-SCHOOL-YOUTH: – Diploma – Transcript of Records – Certification of Registration – Certificate of Residency indicating the Total Family Income – Barangay Clearance FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL-YOUTH – Certification of Registration – Certificate of Residency indicating the Total Family Income – Barangay Clearance

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS:

• FOR GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
• FOR PYAP MEMBERSHIP

PUBLIC REPORTS FOR POSTING:

• YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT YOUTH IN ACTION
• ORIENTATION AND RE-ORGANIZATION

SOLO Parent – Republic Act 8972 also known as Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000, declares that it is the policy of the states to protect and promote the family as the foundation of the nation, strengthen its solidarity and ensure its total development. Towards this end, it shall develop a comprehensive program of services from Solo Parents and their children to be carried out by the Department of Social Welfare and Development Office. It has 350 solo parent members

WHO IS CONSIDERED SOLO PARENT?

According to RA 8972, you are considered solo parent if you are:

• A woman who has given birth (and has decided to keep and raise the child) as a result of rape and other crimes against chastity even without a final conviction of the offender.
• A parent left with the sole responsibility of parenthood due to:
• Death of spouse
• A court or church declaration of annulment or nullity of marriage and he or she is entrusted with the children custody
• A medical practitioner certifies the physical and/or mental incapacity of spouse
• Spouse serving a sentence for a criminal conviction for at least one (1) year
• An unmarried parent who has decided to keep his or her child or children instead of giving them to a welfare institution or other caregivers
• Any other person solely providing parental care and support to a child or children
• Any family member who assumes the responsibility of providing parental care and support in place of the head of the family as a result of
• Prolonged absence,
• Disappearance,
• Abandonment,
• Death of the parents or solo parent

Children – refers to those living with and dependent upon the solo parent for support who are unmarried, unemployed and not more than eighteen (18) years old or even above 18 years old but are incapable of self-support because of mental and/or physical defect or disability

BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER TO SOLO PARENT ORGANIZATION

• Rights against workplace discrimination on account of solo parent status, with respect to terms and conditions of employment
• Flexible work schedule provided that individual and company productivity will not be affected
• Parental leave of not more than seven (7) days every calendar year for solo parents who have rendered at least one (1) year of service

In addition to the services mentioned above, solo parents below the poverty threshold can also avail of these services:

• Medical Assistance
• Educational benefits / Assistance (DECS, CHED, TESDA)
• Livelihood assistance and skills training or capacity building from the Municipal Government
• TESDA Livelihood and Skills Development Programs
• Parent Effectiveness Services
• Counseling Services
• Stress Management Strategies
• Special Projects

PROGRAM / PROJECT

• Provision of national ID
• Livelihood Projects ;

     – Cow Dispersal

     – Bigasan Project

• Skills Training ;

     – Food Processing

REGULAR ACTIVITY

• Regular Monthly Meeting

        Every 2 nd Tuesday of the Month

• Annual Assembly / Year-end Assembly
• Re-organization / Re-activation of Barangay Solo Parents

HOW TO AVAIL SOLO PARENT ID?

Prepare the following requirements and then submit these to the attending focal person at the municipal social welfare development office

• Accomplished Application Form provided by MSWD
• Barangay Certificate of Residency
• Barangay Captain Certification indicating your status as a solo parent
• PSA Birth Certificate of your child/children
• Supporting certificates and documents, such as:
• Certificate No Marriage (CENOMAR)
• Declaration of Nullity of Marriage
• Spouse’s death certificate
• A medical certificate signed by a licensed public medical practitioner as proof of a spouse’s mental or physical incapacity

ISSUANCE OF SOLO PARENT ID

Upon submission of the requirements, the social worker will assess, evaluate, and process your application. Issuance of ID may take one month as per IRR. ID is renewable yearly

The Repulic Act No. 7277.  An act providing for the rehabilittation , self- development and self reliance of disbaled persons and their integration into the meanstream of society and for other purposes This act shall be known and cited as the “ Magna Carts for Disabled Person”.  The Republic Act No. 10754 providing the Persons with Disablity the opportuninty to participate fully into the mainstream of society by granting them at least 20% discount and exemption from the value added tax on the sale of certain goods and services. The KAMKARA (Kapisanan ng mga may Kapansana sa Ragay Inc.) is one of the  accredited people’s organizations in Ragay Camarines Sur under the supervision of Municipal Social Welfare and decelopment Office.  As of ctober 2020, the KAMKARA (Kapisanan ng mga may Kapansan sa Ragay Inc.) has a total online  registerd members of 421  that is currently participating in the various programs, project and activities. The Local Government Unit has always allocated annual budget for the organization to continuously  implement the programs and projects that would be beneficial to the members and to ensure their Inclusiveness and Equity.

  Issuance of Free PWD ID Card, Medicine and Purchase Booklet

Requirements for securing PWD ID

• Medical Certificate
• certificate of Indigency or Residency (pls indictae the purpose for PWD ID)
• Picture 3 pcs. (1×1)
• Duly accomplished Appication Form
• Programs/Project
• Capability building
• Skills Training
• Shoe/bag repair
• Massage thrapy
• Meat processing
• Livelihood Project
• Hog/cattle and carabao dispersal
• National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitaion Week- July
• International Day of Person with Disability- December 3
• Regualr Quarterly Meeting- every third Friday of the month

KALIPI (kapisanan ng Liping Pilipina, Inc.)

KALIPI is a Women’s organized group and one of the people’s organizations in Ragay, Camarines Sur under the supervision of Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office. The organization was established in 2002-2003 and in span of one year 15 barangays were able to organize. Over the years, more women have become members and several other barangays were organized. The objective of KALIPI is to empower women of their rights, capacitate with skills and knowledge, and helps to alleviate the social status through programs and projects and various trainings. The Local Government Unit has always allocated annual budget for the organization to continue flourish and serve its purpose. At present, October 2020, we have 1234 active members in 35 active barangays in Ragay, Camarines Sur.

PROGRAM / PROJECT:

• livelihood – Cattle and Hog Dispersal
• Micro finance
• CAPABILITY BUILDING
• Women Empowerment
• Personality Development

SKILLS TRAINING :

–     nail care and hair cut,

–     massage therapy

–     Shoe/bag repair

–     coco twine

• REGULAR ACTIVITY;
• womens month celebration-March
• Year Assessment Forum – December
• Regular meeting – every 1 st Friday of the month
• Membership to the association shall be:
• All women single/married/widow/ separated with ages 18-59 years old in the Municipality
• women who are members of any government and private organization
• women who are resident of the Municipality and (1) Law Abiding Citizen (2) with good moral Character (3) is in good health
• Women who are willing to attend meeting, seminars, trainings
• Registered member will be identified though their I.D.

MASTERLIST OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS of RAGAY as of SEPTEMBER 2020

Children’s Congress

Children Congress Objective:

• To Showcase the different talents of children
• To boost the children’s social skills
• To up lift the children’s intellectual, mental, emotional and physical capabilities

Parent’s Congress

Parent Congress Objective:

• To showcase innate talent & skills of Daycare Parents
• To establish strong alliance and camaraderine between parents, Community Development Teachers Local Offices.
• To give fun and entertainment
• To engage Daycare Parents to social activities.

For the month of November, Children’s Congress theme was: “KARAPATANG PAMBATA PATULOY NA GAMPANAN TUNGO SA MAGANDANG KINABUKASAN” . The events includes vocal solo, draw and tell, folkdance, tula and modern dance. This year’s guest of honor was Ms. Liz Ann Ramos, LGOOIV. Maam Liz Ann Ramos delivering her speech which is for the Rights of every Child. And it said that the child must born and have name and nationality. Also, to have a family who will love and care for the child and to live in a peaceful community and wholesome environment. She also discusses that the children must give a good education to obtain and develop their potentials and also given them opportunities for playing and leisure. And the last is to be protected against abuse, exploitation, neglect, violence and danger

SENIOR CITIZEN

REQUIREMENT FOR NEW APPLICANT FOR SENIOR CITIZEN

• Must be 60-year-old and above.
• 1 pc 1×1 picture with white background
• 1 pc 2×2 picture for purchase booklet
• Duly accomplished application form.
• Bring one of the following supporting documents
• Birth Certificate Barangay Certification      g. Valid ID
• Marriage Contract Postal ID
• COMELEC ID Driver’s License

OFFICIAL SENIOR CITIZEN IDENTIFICATION CARD

Benefits and privileges of Senior Citizen member under Republic Act No. 9994.

• Free medical and dental diagnosis and Laboratory services in all government facilities.
• 20% discount for medicines.
• 20% discount in hotels, restaurant, recreation center etc.
• 20% discount in theaters, cinema house and concert halls.
• 20% discount in medical/ services, diagnostics Laboratory fees in private facilities.
• 20% discount on burial services
• 20% discount in fares for domestic air, sea and public land transport services
• 5% discount for monthly utilization of water and electricity
• 5% discount in basic necessities and prime commodities
• 12% VAT exemption on the purchase of goods services
• Mandatory membership in the government’s healthcare system, Philhealth persons and corporation violating RA9994 and RA 10645 shall be penalized for exclusive use of Senior Citizen abuse pf privileges is punishable by law.

SAMPLE MEDICINE BOOKLET

REGULAR PROGRAMS

• Every 15 th day of the month Barangay Association of Senior Citizen Affair (BACSA) presidents meeting.
• Celebration of “Linggo ng katandaan ” every October.
• Social Pension pay out every 2 quarter of the year for 3,190 beneficiares.
• Year end Assembly
• SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDING PROGRAM FOR DAY CARE CHILDREN AND SUPERVISED NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUP (SNP) – Supplementary feeding program is the provision of food in addition to the regular meals with 00 allocations each child for 120 feeding sessions to cater ages 2 to 4 and 11 mons old children enrolled in Day Care Center and supervised neighborhood playgroups as part of the DSWD’s contribution to the Early Childhood Care and Development program of the government.

The MSWD office is in-charge to handle the After Care Program after completion the Community Based Rehabilitation program under RHU. There were 88 PWUDS who completed the after-care program with the following activities :

• Seminar on Strengthening Family Relationship
• Tree Planting Activity at Barangay Laguio
• Coastal Clean Up Activity at Barangay San Rafael
• Seminar on Men Oppose Violence Everywhere (MOVE)
• Seminar on Empowerment Reaffirmation of Paternal Abilities (ERPAT)
• Livelihood Project- (seed capital) 15 beneficiary were given Php 15,000.00 as seed capital under SLP from DSWD

The government continues to support person who uses drugs for the better,

CONTACT INFORMATION

MSWDO – 09175028770

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s)

Gender and development, kalipi (kapisanan ng liping pilipina, inc.).

Municipality of Rosario

• Municipality  of  ROSARIO
• Mayor Jose M. Ricafrente Jr.
• OFFICES & DEPARTMENT
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• Office on Social Welfare and Development Services

Functional Statement

• Develop plans and strategies and upon approval thereof by the Mayor, implement the same particularly those which have to do with social welfare programs and projects which the Sanggunian is empowered to provide for;
• Identify the basic needs of the needy, the disadvantage and the impoverished and develop and implement measures to alleviate their problems and improve their living conditions;
• Provide relief and appropriate measures to defer further abuse and exploitation and recommend appropriate measures to deter further abuse and exploitation.
• Assists the Mayor in implementing the barangay level program for the total development and protection of children up to six  (6) years of age.
• Facilitate the implementation of welfare programs for the disabled, elderly and victims of drug addiction, the rehabilitation of prisoners and parolees, the prevention of juvenile delinquency and such other activities which would eliminate or minimize the ill-effect of poverty;
• Initiate and support youth welfare programs that will enhance the role of the youth in nation-building;
• Coordinate with the government agencies and non-governmental organizations which have for their purpose the promotion and the protection of all needy, disadvantaged, under-privileged or impoverished groups or individuals, particularly those identified to be vulnerable and high- risk to exploitation, abuse and neglect;
• Be in the frontline of service delivery, particularly those which have to do with immediate relief during and assistance in the aftermath of man-made and natural disaster and calamities.

Programs and Services

Aics  - assistance in crisis situation.

• To facilitate signing of Social Case Study Report
• Log all record beneficiaries who were provided of assistance such as medical, financial, educational, shelter, burial/funeral assistance, and Petron loan

VAWC  - Violence Against Women and Children (Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Economic Abuse)

Assessment interview to victim.

• Referral to appropriate agencies (Municipal Health Center, Philippine National Police, Public Attorney's Office, Child Protection Unit, Barangay Protection Order)
• Case conference for both parties if needed
• Filing of the case if necessary
• Birth certificate of minor needed for family support and filing of case.
• Close coordination to GO's and NGO'S for shelter if necessary to ensure safety and protection of the victim

Solo Parent Identification

To facilitate applications and issuance of ID of Solo Parent

Solo Parent Application Requirements Certification from the barangay being a solo parent 2 pieces 1x1 photo Birth certificate of minors

Rescue of Minor

• Assessment interview
• Close coordination with the PNP and C/MSWDO for appropriate acuO
• Ensure safety and protection of the minor

Adoption  - Local and International Adoption

• Refer client / petitioner to the DSWD Region IV-A Alabang, Muntinlupa City for seminar/orientation to be acquainted on the adoption procedures and process of adoption at least (3) sessions.

Missing and Foundling Minor

• Intake interview and Assessment
• Posting of minor's picture in the PNP, all barangays, and other designated areas
• Close monitoring and follow-up of the barangays
• Termination

OSCA- Office of The Senior Citizen's Affairs

• To facilitate application of Senior Citizen for membership (issuance of Senior Citizen's ID and purchase booklet)
• To facilitate application for PhilHealth ID and MDR
• To facilitate application of Senior for Social Pension
• Home visitation
• Assist Senior Citizen pensioner during pay-out of cash assistance subsidy

Rehabilitation of Minor and Adult to the Custodian Facility

• Intake interview and assessment
• Prepare social case study report 
• Coordination to the custodial institution for placement
• Facilitate transfer to the institution 
• Cost of expenses from the client/family

Disaster Operation

• Close coordination with the partner agencies (LCE, MHO, MDRRC etc.) 
• Intake interview of families / victims for data needed to facilitate service delivery
• Distribution of foods and hygiene kit and other needs
• Observe cleanliness in the evacuation center

National Government Programs Tie Ups / Non-Government Organization

4Ps - Pantawid Pamilya Pilipino Program - LGU counterpart to the program as focal person to assist DSWD 4P'S staffs in the implementation of their programs and services in the area SPL-Sustainable Program for Livelihood - Skils training - Livelihood projects  Social Pension Program - To facilitate senior citizen application for social pension - To assist the DSWD during pay-out of cash assistance subsidy - Coordination to the focal person of the DSWD UCT / Listahan Program- Unconditional Cash Transfer - To facilitate activities and assist during pay-out of UCT beneficiaries  Cash for Work and Climate Change Adoption and Mitigation - Coordination and facilitate activities for cash for work like; cleaning of the canals SM Foundation - Coordination and assist their farming, gift giving, food provision program activities like; urban CSO- Civil Society - Organization - Coordination and tie-up programs of the MSWD for spiritual enrichment program for the rehabilitation of the drug surrenders

PDAO - Persons with Disability Affairs Office

• Coordinate the implementation of the provisions of this Act, Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, otherwise known as the Accessibility Law, and other relevant laws at the local level;
• Represent PWDs in meetings of local development councils and other special bodies;
• Recommend and enjoin the participation of non-government organizations (NGOs) and people’S organizations (POs) in the implementation of all disability-related laws and policies;
• Gather and compile relevant data on PWDs in their localities;
• Disseminate information including, but not limited to, programs and activities for PWDs, statistics on PWDs, including children with disability, and training and employment opportunities for PWDs;
• Submit reports to the office of the local chief executive on the implementation of programs and services for the promotion of the welfare of PWDs in their respective areas of jurisdiction;
• Ensure that the policies, plans and programs for the promotion of the welfare of PWDs are funded by both the national and local government;
• Monitor fundraising activities being conducted for the benefit of PWDs;
• Seek donations in cash or in kind from local or foreign donors to implement an approved work plan for PWDs, in accordance with existing laws and regulations; and
• Perform such other functions as may be necessary for the promotion and protection of the welfare of the PWDs.

Protective Service Unit

Children in Conflict with the Law Intake interview and Assessment Conduct Home Visit for the preparation of Discernment Report Assist minor for filing of case Prepare Social Case Study Report Assist minor during court hearing Facilitate Intervention/Diversion Program for CICL Facilitate minor placement to the custodial facility if necessary Turn-over of minor to his/her family as needed Preparation of Parenting Capability Assessment Report Counseling to minor and family Monitoring and follow-up of CICL status Termination if necessary Child Abuse (Physical, Emotional, Neglect, Sexual Abuse) Intake information Assessment interview or counseling Assist or refer the client to CPU-PGH or MHO for Medico-Legal Assist to court hearing as needed Record keeping Preparation of Parent Capability Assessment if needed Monitoring  or supervision Termination if necessary Child at Risk (Street Children & Delinquent) Intake information Assessment interview or counseling Assist or refer the client to CPU-PGH or MHO for Medico-Legal Assist to court hearing as needed Record keeping Preparation of Parent Capability Assessment if needed Monitoring  or supervision Termination if necessary

 WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION DESK

The PNP-WCPD shall have the following duties and functions:

• Upon the receipt of complaint, the WCPD officer shall conduct appropriate investigation which includes, but is not limited to, taking the formal statement of the victim-survivor and collecting other evidence necessary for the filing of the case;
• Immediately after taking the essential elements of information during the course of investigation, the WCPD officer shall refer the victim-survivor to the nearest PNP Crime Laboratory and/or hospital or any medical facilities for appropriate medico-legal examination. It shall be the WCPD officer’s duty to ensure that as far as possible, the examining physician must be of the same gender as the victim-survivor, especially in sexual violence cases;
• Except in the case of a child who is a victim-survivor of the Act, by which other existing laws require immediate presence of the unoffending parent or guardian and social worker, only persons expressly authorized by the victim-survivor shall be allowed by the WCPD officer inside a room where police investigation as well as the medical/physical examination are being conducted in private;
• Ensure the confidentiality of identity of the victim-survivor and all other parties directly involved with the case under investigation. For this purpose, the WCPD officer must maintain a separate blotter on crimes committed under the Act. Under no circumstances shall any police officer allow media access to information concerning VAWC reported to PNP;
• After the conduct of police investigation, the WCPD officer shall refer the victim-survivor to the social worker of the LGU, any available DSWD shelters, NGO’s and other service providers for psychosocial intervention and other rehabilitation programs;
• The WCPD officer shall forward complaint sheet or the investigation report, together with the relevant evidence, including the formal statements of witnesses and result of medico-legal examination, to the prosecutor for filing of appropriate criminal action;
• If victim-survivor is found to have manifestations of the battered woman syndrome is validated by past police records and testimonies from witnesses in interest, the WCPD officer shall inform the punong barangay, the local social worker, or the concerned NGO’s, local professional or civic groups in the area for appropriate psychiatric and psychological evaluation which may form part of the evidence to be presented in court;
• Respond, with the assistance of other police personnel, barangay officials, and other parties in interest, to a call for emergency assistance to ensure immediate protection of the victim-survivor by entering the dwelling if necessary whether or not a protection order has been issued;
• In case where the perpetrator is armed or in possession of deadly weapon in plain view, cause the confiscation thereof with the assistance of other police personnel;
• Effect the arrest of the perpetrator by virtue of a warrant issued by the court pursuant to existing laws. In the event that any crime under the Act has been committed, is being committed or about to be committed, or that any police officer has personal knowledge of the fact indicating the commission of such time, it shall be his or her provided the offender shall be proceeded in accordance with section 5, Rules 113 of the Rules of Court;
• Except when the victim-survivor is deemed more secure to stay in their place of residence, in which case the perpetrator has been removed by virtue of protection order issued by the barangay or the court, the WCPD officer or any designated police officer shall provide assistance to help facilitate the transfer of the victim-survivor to a safe place of her own choice, including the removal of some of the victim-survivor’s personal belongings;
• Monitor and follow up any case in violation of the Act that has been filed in court. In this regard, the WCPD officer must maintain a periodic assessment report of all cases reported to the police in violation of the Act; and
• Participate in multidisciplinary mechanisms to help address the protection needs of the victim-survivor of VAWC.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Office on Social Welfare and Development Services CONTACT INFORMATION

Offices and departments.

• Business Permit and Licensing Office
• Office of the Municipal Administrator
• Office of the Municipal Assessor
• Office of the Municipal Budget Officer
• Office of the Municipal Civil Registrar
• Office of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
• Office of the Municipal Engineer
• Office of the Municipal Mayor (Sub-offices)
• Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator
• Office of the Municipal Treasurer
• Office of the Municipal Vice-Mayor
• Office of the Sangguniang Bayan
• Office on Accounting and Audit Services
• Office on Economic Enterprise Development and Management
• Office on Ecosystems, Environment and Natural Resources
• Office on General Services
• Office on Human Resource Management
• Office on Rural Health Services

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