STA. ROSA, NUEVA ECIJA – After its launching in 2018 and being the first in the Philippines, the Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 3 continues to recognize the importance of partnership between accredited agencies through the Social Welfare and Development Agency (SWDA) Convention. 

The event aims to strengthen the partnership between DSWD Region 3 and its accredited SWDAs and recognize the support given by the local government units and its partners. 

The Salamat Po Award was presented to the Province of Nueva Ecija, Province of Bulacan, and ABSNET Bulacan to recognize their support and efforts in the programs and services of DSWD Region 3. 

“On behalf of DSWD Region Director Jonathan V. Dirain, I would like to congratulate all the members of ABSNET Region III for sharing their time in attending this activity and for the continuous support to the programs and services of the DSWD and for untiringly serving our kababayans. We are looking forward to a stronger partnership and collaboration in nation building.” shared by Assistant Regional Director for Administration Maribel M. Blanco. 

Regional ABSNET officers President Fr. Arnold Abelardo expressed his commitment saying, “Ang bawat isa na SWDA ay may pagtataya, may sakripisyo na ginagawa. and I wanna thank the DSWD and the standard for organizing and this is the opportunity to connect”.

The event was graced by Undersecretary for Standards and Capacity Building Group Denise Florence B. Bragas, Assistant Secretary for Luzon Affairs Marites M. Maristela, CESO III, Standards Bureau head Leopoldo H. Tolentino and partners from national government agencies. ###