Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office
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Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ALBAY Legazpi City Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office is responsible in the delivery of basic social welfare and development programs and MANDATE services for the poor, needy and disadvantaged so as to enable them to become productive and participating members of the society. The PSWDO shall uphold the rights and ensure the full integration of disadvantaged Albayanos in the mainstream of MISSION development. We envision of a department with competent social welfare and development team whose delivery of timely and appropriate social VISION protection programs and services contribute to an improved quality of life of the marginalized sectors of the province. To enable more comprehensive delivery of social services To promote the rights and welfare of the constituents and enable the reintegration of target clientele to the mainstream GOALS of the society. Improved and efficient delivery of programs and services ORGANIZATIONAL resulting to the enhancement of social functioning of every individual OUTCOME in the province. STRUCTURE Eva A. Grageda, RSW, Ph.D Officer In-Charge Mary Rose L. Refugia, RSW Administrative Aide IV Michelle C. Lee Statistician Aide I Administrative Section Administrative Inocencia L. Cadag, RSW Social Welfare Officer IV Maria Vivien A. Cea, RSW Social Welfare Officer II Emma C. Nisola, RSW Social Welfare Officer I Special Assistance DivisionAssistance Special Eva A. Grageda (Concurrent OIC) Social Welfare Officer IV Melita A. Fesalbon Administrative Officer II-PA's Office (detailed) Karisse Kristin A. Kilayko Division Administrative Officer II Hazel Lynn D. Bartolome Nurse II-PHO (detailed) Relief and Rehabilitationand Relief Since March 2020 up to this date, we have witnessed and experienced the extreme impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic not just on the health but moreso on the social and economic impacts. The recent occurrence of typhoons further aggravated the deplorable living condition of the people. The poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged have been affected the hardest – the sectors in need most of social welfare programs and services. The health crisis and its measures to control its spread have restricted the services and responsibilities carried out by the social workers and the workforce of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office. The PSWDO is needed and challenged to creative and innovative ways and strategies to apply professional values and privileges in meeting the demands and fulfilling the mandate in the face of the pandemic and other emergencies. The department is faced with difficulties in delivering social welfare programs and services, hence, has to balance client’s rights, needs and risks against personal risks to social workers and support staff in order to serve the clients. The need for self-care of staff when working in unsafe and risky circumstances needs to be given attention. Conduct of home or field visit and face-to-face interaction is restricted per IATF health protocol. This warrants the need to develop alternative mode of delivering social protection programs. The use of coordination skills ha overcome the barriers in communication among stakeholders which enables the PSWDO to successful carry out project and activity implementation. Employing digital technology should be considered to be able to reach out and respond to client’s needs and problems. ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT January – December 2020 II. AID TO INDIVIDUAL IN CRISIS SITUATION The PSWDO in its aim to alleviate the indigent clients from their various crisis situation continued with its efforts to deliver services amidst the pandemic COVID-19. Following COVID-19 health protocols, the PSWDO social workers conducted interviews and assessments and served the following eligible clients in order to address various needs to wit: • Medical Assistance to 1,334 clients • Burial Assistance to 516 clients • Emergency Shelter Assistance to 12 clients Total clients served : 1,862 Total amount : ₱ 7,000,000.00 Counselling and referral service are also done whenever necessary to individuals requiring further assistance or cannot be served by the office. II. WOMEN WELFARE PROGRAM The program aims to promote the welfare of the disadvantaged women and provide opportunities to develop their skills and capacities and contribute to their families and communities. The Albay Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina Nasyonal is the women’s organization being supported and guided by PSWDO. There are 17 city and municipal KALIPI Federations except Legazpi City in the province. There are a total of 15,677 women aged 18-59 years old who registered as members of the organization in the different barangays in Albay. The office also coordinates and works with the concerned national agencies and non- government organizations to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the program. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DISADVANTAGED WOMEN Delivered support services to address needs in terms of legal, medical, livelihood and transportation of 5 women in especially difficult circumstances from the different LGUs of Albay. The cost of assistance totaled to ₱15,000.00. ALBAY KALIPI FEDERATION Participated and facilitated the January and February 2020 meetings of the Albay Kalipunan ng Liping Pilipina Nasyonal (KALIPI) Federation to report and update the status of the KALIPI federations and to address emerging needs and issues regarding the women welfare in the province. SUPPORT TO MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM The Municipalities of Daraga and Manito received one (1) unit of desktop computer with printer each provided by the Provincial Government of Albay through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office. The units will be used by the Women and Children Protection Unit or Multi- disciplinary Team handling Women and Children Program to have database of women and children and also to ensure the confidentiality of cases and reports. PROVISION OF NOCHE BUENA PACKAGE Noche Buena packs were received by 1,000 KALIPI Officers and members. PROVISION OF SEWING MACHINES Two (2) units of ordinary sewing machines will help the KALIPI of Malilipot in their livelihood which is the making of pillowcases, curtains and potholders. III – OLDER PERSONS WELFARE PROGRAM Consonant with constitutional principles and national laws on senior citizens, this program seeks to promote the welfare of the senior citizens and provide them equal opportunities to ensure that they lead productive and meaningful lives by instituting policies, strategies, mechanisms and services beneficial to their sector. To date, there are 110, 987 persons who registered as senior citizens in the province. PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE o Medical Assistance Assistance amounting to ₱ 1,229,000.00 was extended to families of 326 indigent senior citizens needing financial assistance for their medication and hospitalization needs. o Burial Assistance Assistance amounting to ₱ 1,655,000.00 was extended to families of 331 deceased indigent senior citizens. INCENTIVES FOR CENTENARIANS In support to the implementation of RA 10868 otherwise known as the “Centenarians Act CENTENARIAN of 2016”, 15 living centenarians in Albay received Php 50,000.00 cash incentive each with the grand total of Php 750,000.00 and a Letter of Felicitation from the Provincial Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution to recognize and honor their contribution to their families and society. Solidad A. Arienda Generosa R. Manayoba Bigaa, Legazpi City Herrera, Ligao City PROVISION OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO SENIOR CITIZENS To maintain functional independence and to help with the daily activities of elderly despite physical and cognitive decline as their age increases, 90 physically impaired senior citizens were granted wheelchair, 80 were beneficiary of quad cane, and 400 received reading eyeglasses. ASCA AND OSCA HEADS MEETINGS The Albay Senior Citizens Association (ASCA), composed of the presidents of the 18 city municipal senior citizens’ associations, convenes every 2nd Tuesday of the month for its regular meeting of the different city and municipal federation presidents who formed part of the attendance. PSWDO provided the meals and recommended for ₱1, 000.00 monthly cash incentive each to show support for their active participation in strengthening the organization and be able to monitor regularly the status of project implementation. The Albay League of Office of Senior Citizens Affairs Heads (ALOH) also meet monthly. The officers of the League are also provided with monthly cash incentive and meals during their meetings. Meetings in January and February 2020 of the organization were conducted prior to the imposition of the community quarantine. CAPABILITY BUILDING Therapeutic Gardening Using Organic Agriculture for Senior Citizens The Provincial Government of Albay through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office and Albay Provincial Agriculture Office conducted Orientation on Therapeutic Gardening Using Organic Agriculture for Senior Citizens of the Province of Albay at the Albay Farmer's Bounty Village. About 100 senior citizens attended the activity. The activity is an opportunity for our senior citizens to get their exercise, reduce stress and facilitate interaction between the residents and the healing elements of nature. Distribution of Seeds to Senior Citizens In line with the celebration of the National Elderly Filipino Week with the theme: "Healthy and Productive Aging Starts with Me",