Group 3: BSSW AS3-1

Baylon, Nicu Bernard

Fernandez, Vince Anthony
Kiskisan, Kindra
Malazarte, James
Parambita, Jenecile
Terceno, Geralene

LOCAL AGENCIES

Boy Scouts of the Philippines- Leyte Chapter

Address: Marcelo H. Del Pilar St. Tacloban City, Leyte 6500

Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Marvin M. Nicer, Council Scout Executive

Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: 832- 1880

Brief Description about the agency/ organization:

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines or BSP focuses on the inculcation of

patriotism and character- building of the youth. The BSP’s vision is “foremost
in preparing the youth to become agents of change in communities guided by
the scout oath and law”. Moreover, the organization’s mission is to help the
youth develop values and acquire competencies to become responsible
citizens and capable leaders anchored on the scout oath and law. The BSP
helps prepare the youth to be responsible citizens of the country afterwards
through character- building activities conducted during camping, seminars
and/ or orientation and training. The BSP imparts values of being trustworthy,
loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean
and reverent. Simply, the organization molds the youth to become good
citizens guided by the scout law as well as the scout motto: “Laging Handa” or
“Be Prepared” and its slogan “Do a good turn daily” or “Gumawa ng mabuti
araw araw”. Through the organization’s effort, the youth are diverted to more
productive and educative activities which hone them to become effective
citizens of the country.
Exodus from Child Labor to Integration, Play, Socialization and Education
(ECLIPSE) Inc.
Address: 431 MARS’L Apartelle, Toog. Barangay Dona Feliza Mejia Ormoc City
Eastern Visayas Philippines
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Jenny Marx Diancin
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Cel. No. 09177052510
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
ECLIPSE Aims to Contribute to The Achievement and Promotion of Children’s
Rights And The Achievement Of Child Labor-Free And Child-Friendly Society.

Kkottongnae Philippine Inc. Pope Francis Complex Center for Poor

Address: Brgy. Arado, Palo, Leyte 6501

Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Fr. Philip Jong Yun Park, KBJ
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: +63917 999 1413
(053) 832 1837
[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Kkottongnae Philippines Inc. (KPI) - Pope Francis Complex Center
for Poor of the Archdiocese in Palo is home for abandoned and
disadvantaged elderly established after the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda
(Haiyan). Kkottongnae’s vision states that “Kkottongnae strongly believe in the
world where Kkottongnae is deliberately responsible in: a) a world where no
one is forsaken; b) world where everyone loves himself; c) world where
everyone is respected as God is. The agency functions on its values which
include: 1) God- centered- the acknowledgement that God is the center of
every human being, making them to be like God himself. They believe that
what every human being does is for God and for his history. 2) Kkottongnae
uses Jesus’ teachings that we should love our neighbors as ourselves. 3)
Being compassionate to those who do not even have the strength to provide
their basic needs.
The KPI offers services mainly to elderly men and women who are 60
years old and above during the time of admission whose families and relatives
cannot provide them with care, protection and guidance. Likewise, clients who
are in especially difficult circumstances and basically from a dysfunctional
family, exposed to the dangers of exploitation or moral degradation and
deprivation of moral and human family environment.
Leyte Center for Development
Address: Brgy. Libertad, Palo, Leyte, Philippines
Name of the Head of Office/Director:
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (053) 325=0693
E-mail: [email protected]

Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:

The Leyte Center for Development, Inc. (LCDE) is primarily a disaster
response non-government and development-oriented organization (NGDO)
working towards a citizenry-based disaster response and sustainable
community development.

Missionaries of Charity – Gift of Joy and Gift of Peace- Tacloban

Address: Barangay 62- B Kalipayan Rd. Sagkahan, Tacloban City, Leyte 6500
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Sr. M. Pilarica
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 325- 7013
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Missionaries of Charity was founded and established by the followers and
firm believers of Mother Theresa of Calcutta and those who are under her
congregation. Over the past years, the religious organization became a
charitable institution as well serving the malnourished children, children with
special needs and abandoned and dying, marginalized elderly. It operates
after Mother Theresa’s mission of compassion and love to the poorest of the
poor. The missionary also provides care for the refugees on other parts of the
world, mentally ill, abandoned children, the aged and people with AIDS.

Municipal Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office

a. Abuyog
Address: Brgy. Loyonsawang Abuyog, Leyte
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Eric Barcelo
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: 09177103050
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
It is a local unit of emergency responders tasked to respond and manage the
adverse effects of emergency to all people most especially to the vulnerable
sectors.
b. Tolosa
Address: Barangay Imelda, Tolosa, Leyte
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Joselito Labata
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: 09124760844; 09353017342
Description:
To ensure effective and efficient implementation of civil protection program
through an integrated, multi-sectoral and community-based approach and
strategies for the protection and preservation of life, property and
environment.

MSWD Bahay Kalinga Para Sa Kababaihan at Kabataan

Address: Municipal Compound Alangalang, Leyte
Name of the Head of Officer/ Director: Marilyn Superada, RSW
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (+63) 998 953 .4698
Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization:
MSWD Bahay Kalinga Para sa Kababaihan at Kabataan is a halfway home
for individuals needing temporary care brought about by the difficult
circumstances they are in. The institution caters to clients who are found and
rescued from being sexually and physically abused.

City Social Welfare and Development Office- Tacloban

Address: Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City, 6500

Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Fe Chona A. Bahin (Officer- in- Charge,
CSWDO TC)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: +63905 420 1087 (Resource
Person: Melinda Sagdullas,
SWO1)
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The City Social Welfare and Development Office is a sub- agency of the
Department of Social Welfare and Development. Its vision is a society where
the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities
are empowered for their improved quality of life. Its mission is to provide
social protection and promotes the rights and welfare of the poor, vulnerable
and the disadvantaged individual, family and community for poverty alleviation
and empowerment through social welfare and development policies,
 programs, projects and activities implemented through direct service delivery,
networking and partnership with different stakeholders and developmental
partners.

Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) - Tolosa

Address: Barangay Imelda, Tolosa, Leyte

Head: Zerah Janette Leysa

Contact Info: 09192102198

Description:
The government’s primary welfare agency responsible for uplifting the living
conditions and improving the quality of life of the poorest sector of the
population through its various programs and services designed to enable
them to become self-reliant and contribute to national development.

Municipal Trial Court

Address: Exec Bldg., Serafin, Marabut St., Brgy Loyo, Basey Samar
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Nieto A. Delantar
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: N/A
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
It is referred to as such if it covers only one municipality; otherwise, it is called
Municipal Circuit Trial Court if it covers two or more municipalities.

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office- Tacloban Branch

Address: Justice Romualdez Street, Tacloban City, Leyte 6500
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Lady Jade Palabon
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 321-3023
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office is the principal government
agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical
assistance and services and charities of national character. The agency holds
and conducts charity sweepstakes, races and lotteries and engages in health
and welfare –related investments, projects and activities to provide for
permanent and continuing sources of funds for its programs. It also
 undertakes other activities to enhance and expand such fund- generating
operations as well- as strengthen the agency’s fund- management
capabilities. The PCSO’s core values are compassion, integrity, patriotism,
professionalism and transparency. It also remains true to its mission stating
that “We hold and conduct transparent sweepstakes races, lotteries and other
activities. We provide responsive assistance to eligible recipients and
beneficiaries. We continuously develop, improve and communicate our
products and services; and we establish strong partnerships with responsible
agents and stakeholders”. “By 2025, PCSO shall be an excellent government
agency for sustainable fund generation for the Filipino people through the
conduct of globally competitive gaming products”, the PCSO states as its
vision. Additionally, as their quality policy, the PCSO observes and pledges to
commit to the pursuit of quality, excellence and improvement in the
management of gaming products and charity programs in accordance with its
strategic direction to meet stakeholders’ needs and satisfaction as outlined in
the scope of its Quality Management System in compliance with applicable
laws, rules and regulations. The agency’s social welfare services are mainly
for the marginalized people of the society and in need of social welfare
assistance such as for health.

PH- Haiyan Advocacy Cooperative

Address: No. 1 Beta Bayview Homes Subd. Brgy. 88 San Jose, Tacloban City 6500
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Atty. Rafael Antonio Acebedo
(General Manager)

Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 832- 5179

[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The PH- Haiyan Advocacy Cooperative is a non- government organization for
climate adaptation and mitigation in Tacloban City. It started as a Haiyan
survivors’ project and continued in Tacloban City with the belief on building
resiliency of interdependent systems to appropriately respond to typhoons
such as Yolanda and other extreme events brought by climate change. It
envisions strengthening the adaptive mechanism of the different ecosystems
along elevation gradients following nature- based landscape approach from
ridge- to- reef. It addresses the need for improving the adaptive capacities of
vulnerable groups e.g informal settlers, fishers, urban poor, farmers and
others through proper responses institutionalized by the development and
implementation of plans and projects such as early warning systems,
resettlement to safer grounds, continuous training on disaster preparedness
and response and relief operations. It is implemented in Tacloban City
covering both the interacting biophysical and socio- economic systems where
adaptation strategies are geared towards addressing social, economic and
environmental conditions for a climate resilient city.
Streetlight Tacloban
Address: Sen. Enage St., Tacloban City
Tagpuro, Tacloban City 6500

Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Nova Johannessen

Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 832 0922

[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
Streetlight is a volunteer organization that helps children and their families in
the slum areas of Tacloban City. Its history of foundation traces back on the
year 2004 in Norway through the efforts of Erlend Johannesen. The
organizations mission is to change the world for one child at time and has the
vision stating that “Streetlight is the dream factory where children are given
tolls to choose a better life”. The strategies used by the organization are
through education, training and sport program which enables youth and
children to engage in worthwhile and healthy activities to establish better
friendships and to develop themselves.

Yolanda Kids Survivors Tacloban

Address: Brgy. 88, Costa Brava, NBC Bldg., Unit H, San Jose, Tacloban City, Leyte
6500
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Anthony Rama Tanio, RSW
(Resident Social Worker and Exec. Director)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: +63975 525 6170
[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Yolanda Kids Survivors Tacloban is a local, non- government
organization established as a response to the difficulties and poverty
experienced by the children especially in Tacloban area after the destruction
of the Typhoon Haiyan. The organization engaged into the community and
lives of the children through programs which includes religious activities such
as praying the rosary, feeding programs, backyard gardening and livelihood
activity of pouch- making using coffee sachet wrappers. YKS envisions a
renewed world for the children of poor families to rise after a disaster. One of
their activities includes the Family- Based Micro- Business Program which is a
livelihood intervention that would help the indigent families in the
accumulation of support for their daily needs especially amid the COVID-19
pandemic.

REGIONAL AGENCIES
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Region 8 (BJMP R8)
Address: Brgy. Guindapunan, Palo, Leyte
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: JSSUPT Felly Atienza Cebuma, DSC
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: 0921-537-5172 (Smart)
0977-263- 5616 (Globe)
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
BJMP was created to address growing concern of jail management and
penology problem. Primarily, its clients are detainees accused before a court
who are temporarily confined in such jails while undergoing investigation,
waiting final judgment and those who are serving sentence promulgated by
the court 3 years and below. As provided for under R.A 6975, the Jail Bureau
is mandated to take operational and administrative control over all city, district
and municipal jails.
The Bureau has four (4) major areas of rehabilitation program namely:
Livelihood projects, Educational and Vocational Training, Recreation and
Sports and; Religious or Spiritual Activities. The Bureau’s four (4) major
programs are the following: Inmates custody, security and control program,
Inmates welfare and development program, Decongestion program; and
Good governance

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Address: 2nd Floor, SDC-1 Building Athletic Road, Brgy. 43-B,
Quarry District, Tacloban City, Leyte. 6500
Name of the Head of Office/Director: George M. Colorado
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Cel. Nos. 09157764154
09983564335
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The Commission on Higher Education catalyzes a Philippine higher education
system that is locally responsive and globally competitive and serves as a
force for lifelong learning, innovation, and social and cultural transformation.

Commission on Human Rights Region VIII (CHR)

Address: Corner Maharlika and Apitong St., Brgy. 92 Tacloban City 6500
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Atty. Desiree Pontejos
(Regional Director, Region VIII)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: 0917 187 7243 (Globe)
0919 000 3975 (Smart)
[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Commission on Human Rights is an independent government office that
has the function of ensuring active social privileges to all members of the
state. The CHR aims in valuing all the people’s dignity and full respect to the
rights of individual from all walks of life. The CHR was formally and officially
declared through the executive order 163 on May 5, 1987 as provided by the
constitution. The agency envisions a just and humane Philippine society of
persons equal in opportunity, living a life of dignity and forever vigilant against
abuses and oppression. The agency’s mission on the other hand is a
conscience of government and the people, seeking the truth in human rights
of all, particularly those who cannot defend themselves- the disadvantaged,
marginalized and vulnerable. The agency is headed in the major goal of a free
and equal country where all humans are respectful.

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)

Address: Sto. Niño Extension, Tacloban City, Leyte
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Stephen Leonidas
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (053) 832-3223
(053) 325 5139
[email protected]
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
It is the lead government agency that holds and implements comprehensive
and genuine agrarian reform which actualizes equitable land distribution,
ownership, agricultural productivity, and tenurial security for, of and with the
tillers of the land towards the improvement of their quality of life.

Department of Agriculture Regional Office 8 (DA)

Address: Kanhuraw Hill, 6500 Tacloban City
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Angel C. Enriquez, CESO III
(Regional Executive Director)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 321 2024
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Department of Agriculture is the prime agency of the country which
promotes agriculture in the Philippines as it primarily sustains the national
economy. Its mission is to help and empower the farming and fishing
communities and the private sector to produce enough, accessible and
affordable food for every Filipino and a decent income for all. The department
is responsible mainly for promotion of agricultural development by providing
the policy framework, public investments and support services needed for
domestic and export- oriented business enterprises. In the fulfillment of this
mandate, it shall be the primary concern of the Department to improve farm
income and generate work opportunities for farmers, fishermen and other
rural workers. It shall encourage people’s participation in agricultural
development through sectoral representation in agricultural policy making
bodies so that the policies, plans and programs of the department are
formulated and executed to satisfy their needs. It shall also use a bottom-up
self- reliant farm system approach that will emphasize social justice, equity,
productivity and sustainability in the use of agricultural resources.

Department of Education (DepEd)

Address: Gov't. Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Ramir B. Uytico
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (053) 323-7031
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
It is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for
ensuring access to, promoting equity in, and improving the quality of basic
education. It is the main agency tasked to manage and govern the Philippine
system of basic education.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

Address: Barangay 2, Santo Nino, Paterno Ext, Tacloban City, Leyte
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Crizaldy M. Barcelo
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel./Fax No: (053) 832-0825
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The Department is mandated to be the primary agency responsible from the
conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s
environment and natural resources.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

Address: 3rd Floor Robinsons North, Tacloban City, Leyte

Name of the Head of Office/Director: Dir. Dorotea Apostol

Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (053)-832-0889

Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA; Filipino: Kagawaran ng
Ugnayang Panlabas) is the executive department of the Philippine
government tasked to contribute to the enhancement of national security and
the protection of the territorial integrity and national sovereignty, to participate
in the national endeavor of sustaining development and enhancing the
Philippines' competitive edge, to protect the rights and promote the welfare of
Filipinos overseas and to mobilize them as partners in national development,
to project a positive image of the Philippines, and to increase international
understanding of Philippine culture for mutually-beneficial relations with other
countries.

Department of Heath Eastern Visayas- Region 8 (DOH)

Address: Candahug, Palo, Leyte
Name of the Head of Officer/ Director: Dir. Exuperia B.Sabalberino
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: 323- 5027
[email protected]
Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization:
The Department of Health is the executive department of the Government of
the Philippines responsible for ensuring access to basic public health
services by all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care and the
regulation of all health services and products.
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Address: Bulwagan ng Katarungan, Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City, 6500
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Irwin A. Maraya
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (053) 325-6780
(053) 523-0789
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The Department of Justice is under the executive department of the Philippine
Government responsible for upholding the rule of law in the Philippines.

Department of Justice Parole and Probation (DOJ- PPA) Administration

Regional Office 8

Address: Ramon Magsaysay Blvd corner Army Rd. 6500 Tacloban City
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Director Arturo O. Gabrieles, CEO, CESO IV
(Regional Director)
Ma. Beverly V. Duque- Ampo, RSW (Chief
Probation and Parole Officer/ Special
Assistant
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 321-2097
[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Department of Justice acts as the principal law agency and legal counsel
of the national government. It serves as the prosecution arm and administers
criminal justice of the government through investigating crimes, prosecuting
offender, and overseeing correctional system. Part of the agencies attached
to DOJ is the Parole and Probation Administration. The PPA is mandated to
conserve and/ or redeem convicted offenders and prisoners who are under
the probation or parole system which offers services such as post- sentence
investigation, pre-parole executive clemency investigation, supervision of
offenders, suspended sentence investigation, voluntary confinement and
release on recognizance. The attached branch includes therapeutic
community, restorative justice and volunteerism as part of their rehabilitation
programs. The PPA’s mission is to rehabilitate and reintegrate persons on
community- based corrections for peace and social justice and the agency
envisions a model component of the Philippine Correctional System that shall
 enhance the quality of life of its clients through multi- disciplinary programs
and resources, and efficient organization, and highly professional and
committed workforce in order to promote social justice and development. The
PPA revolves around the two objectives of promoting the reformation of
criminal offenders and reduce the incidence of recidivism and to provide a
cheaper alternative to the institutional confinement of first- time offenders who
are likely to respond to individualized and community- based treatment
programs. The PPA not just stands for the agencies name but also for its core
values: Performance, Professionalism and Accountability which the agency
adheres to for years’ now

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

Address: Trece Martires St., Tacloban City
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Yahya A. Centi
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (053) 832-0433
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The Department of Labor and Employment is the National Government
agency mandated to formulate policies, implement programs, and serve as
the policy-coordinating arm of the executive branch in the field of labor and
employment.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST VIII)

Address: Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte, Philippines.

Name of the Head of Office/Director: Engr. Edgardo M. Esperencilla

Contact Information of the Agency/Organization : +6353-323-6356

Brief Description about the Agency/Organization :
The funding agency of the Philippines responsible for formulating policies,
plans, programs, projects and strategies for Science and Technology
development, programming and allocating funds, monitoring of research and
development projects, and generating external funds.

Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office VIII (DSWD)

Address: Magsaysay Boulevard, Tacloban City, Leyte

OIC-Regional Director: Yvonne Serrano-Abonales

Contact Information of the Agency/Organization : Telephone Number/Fax (053) 321

3322
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization :
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is mandated by
law to develop, administer and implement comprehensive social welfare
programs designed to uplift the living conditions and empower the
disadvantaged children, youth, women, older persons, person with disabilities,
families in crisis or at-risk and communities needing assistance.

Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC)

Address: Cabalawan Tacloban City
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Salvador Evardone
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Cel. No. +6353-321-8724
09356789109
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
A level III hospital in Tacloban City catering the health needs of the People of
Region 8.

DSWD Region VIII- Home for Girls

Address: DSWD Institutional Complex, Pawing, Palo, Leyte 6501

Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Ms. Delia P. Aguirre

(Center Head/ SWOII)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 323 3145
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
Home for Girls is a residential treatment facility located in Pawing, Palo and
started its operation on April 1999. This agency is mainly concerned on the
safety, protection treatment, rehabilitation and recovery of children who have
been sexually abused and exploited. Home for Girls admit female children
aged 7 years old and below 18 years old who have been removed from their
families due to sexual abuse or exploitation and have been granted custody
by the state. Home for Girls also consider children who are victims of other
 forms of abuse such as physical and psychological, children in situation of
armed conflict, victims of child labor, child trafficking in consideration to the
lack of caring agencies.
The vision of Home for Girls is “optimized social protection and
promote the rights of abused and exploited girls in RVIII”. Its mission is “to
ensure the provision of quality residential social welfare services protection
and custodial care for individual girls ages 7- 17 years old in especially difficult
circumstances and ultimately become responsible and productive individuals
who are future builders of communities”. Its general objective is “to enable the
girls to resolve their problems and be able to restore their normal functioning
thus regain the dignity through protection, treatment and rehabilitation
services”.

National Economic Development Authority Region 8 (NEDA)

Address: Government Center, Baras, Palo, Leyte 6501

Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Meylene C. Rosales
(Officer- in- Charge Regional Director)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 832 2140
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
Founded in 1972, The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
is the country’s premier socio-economic planning body, highly regarded as the
authority in macroeconomic forecasting, policy analysis and research. NEDA
envisions the country where public and private sectors perform their
respective roles efficiently, such that people have equal access to
opportunities, resulting in inclusive development and zero poverty (NEDA
Vision).

National Housing Authority Region VIII (NHA)

Address: Kadungganan Village, Calanipawan Rd., Sagkahan, Tacloban City, 6500
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Engr. Rizalde A. Mediavillo, (OIC)
Marilyn C. Lauzon, (Project Manager)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 432 4085
0998-968- 9665
[email protected]

Brief Description about the agency/ organization:

 The National Housing Authority is a government agency tasked in providing
decent, adequate and affordable housing to low- income families, ensure the
provision of community facilities, utilities and access to social services and
economic opportunities. The agency offers resettlement programs for informal
setter families affected by infrastructure project and those living along danger
areas. Other programs include settlements upgrading program, government
employment housing program and housing assistance for calamity victims.

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

Address: Trece Martirez St., DOLE Compound, Tacloban City Leyte, 6500
Name of the Head of Officer/ Director: Mary Catherine O. Pastor
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (+63) 9280381042
(+63) 9275423597
[email protected]
Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization:
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration is an agency of the
Department of Labor and Employment of the Philippines. It protects the
interests of Overseas Filipino Workers and their families, providing social
security, cultural services and help with employment, remittances and legal
matters.

Philippine Coconut Authority Region VIII (PCA)

Address: Government Center, Baras, Palo, Leyte 6501
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Joel O. Pilapil
(Regional Manager III, Region VIII)
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 323 9460 (Administration)
(053) 323 9463 (Technical)
[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
The Philippine Coconut Authority is the sole government agency that is tasked
to develop the coconut industry to its full potential in line with the new vision of
a united, globally competitive and efficient coconut industry.
In line with the corporate priorities the strategic direction being pursued by
PCA, the authority has undertaken a thorough and critical review of its
 programs and policies wherein it has been decided that program-based
system is a more holistic approach in ensuring the achievement of the
objective of the authority. These programs are undertaken by program
directors to improve a particular industry as it adopts in institutional
transformation with the end- view of effectively delivering the support needed
to ensure the success of a market- driven coconut industry. Programs include
Productivity Management Program, Agricultural Research, Community
Enterprise Development, Cocohub Enterprise Development, Product
Development Program

Population Commission (PopCom)

Address: Government Center, Candahug, Palo, Leyte Philippines
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Elnora R. Pulma
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (053) 323 3031
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
It is the government agency mandated as the over-all coordinating, monitoring
and policy-making body of the population program.

Public Attorney’s Office (PAO)

Address: Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Vevelyn O. Monsanto
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Contact Number: 325-5381
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
It is an attached agency of the DOJ which provides indigent litigants free legal
assistance.

Reception and Study Center for Children

Address: Fatima Village Pawing, Palo, Leyte
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Ms. Nida V. Jusay, SWO III

Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (053) 323-2666

Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
 A child caring institution which provides temporary shelter to children aged 0-6
years’ old who are abandoned, abused, surrendered, orphaned, neglected
and exploited. This center was formally opened on August 1, 1989 with its
legal base – P.D. 603 known as the Child & Youth Welfare Code, on Article
136 which mandates the establishment of Regional Child Welfare Agencies.

DSWD R8- Regional Haven for Women

Address: Barangay Pawing, Palo, Leyte 6501
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Merne Gadin
(Center Head, SWO II)

Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (053) 323- 2872

Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
In response to the rising rates of cases concerning women especially cases of
violence, the Regional Haven, formerly called the Substitute Home Care for
Women in especially difficult circumstances, started its full operation year
1997. It aims to provide direct interventions to women victims of gender-
based violence and those vulnerable to varied abuses and exploitation. The
agency helps its clients (women in especially difficult circumstances) to
resolve their problems and restore functioning, and to regain their self- worth
and dignity through the provision of protective and rehabilitative services of
the agency. The Regional Haven admits women- clients aged 18- 59 years
old who are under threat and those exhibiting negative social functioning and
no significant person can provide their necessary protective and emotional
support.

Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY)

Address: Brgy. Sto. Niño Tanauan, Leyte
Name of the Head of Officer/ Director: Lelaine C. Jocano, RSW
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (+63) 9152196352
Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization:
The Regional Rehabilitation Center Youth or RRCY is one of the 7 centers
and residential care facilities being managed by DSWD Region 3. The center
believes in the restoration and rehabilitation of Children In-Conflict with the
Law.
Regional Trial Court (RTC)
Address: Exec. Bldg., Serafin, Marabut St., Brgy Loyo, Basey, Samar
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Tarcelo Arguelles Sabarre Jr.
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: N/A
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The Regional Trial Courts are the highest trial courts in the Philippines. In
criminal matters, they have original jurisdiction.

Technical Educational and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

Address: TESDA Compound, Abucay, Tacloban City, 6500
Name of the Head of Officer/ Director: Cleta M. Omega
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (+63) 9157473140 / (053) 832 4474
Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization:
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority serves as the
Philippines' Technical Vocational Education and Training authority. As a
government agency, TESDA is tasked to both manage and supervise the
Philippines' Technical Education and Skills Development.

Women’s Shelter of Tacloban City

Address: Paterno Ext., Barangay 56-A. Tacloban City, Leyte
Name of the Head of Officer/ Director: Carmela Bastes, RSW
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (+63) 9289969244
Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization:
A women's shelter, also known as a women's refuge and battered women's
shelter, is a place of temporary protection and support for women escaping
domestic violence and intimate partner violence of all forms. The term is also
frequently used to describe a location for the same purpose that is open to
people of both genders at risk.
Volunteer for the Visayans
Address: Lot. 63, Cluster 2, Brgy. 64 Bliss Sagkahan, Tacloban City 6500
Name of the Head of Office/ Director: Helena Claire Canayong
Contact Information of the Agency/ Organization: (63) 053 888- 3361
+63 915- 274- 6642 (H. Canayong)
+63 936- 441- 5026 (Jude
Bersoza, Volunteer Program
Coordinator
[email protected]
Brief Description about the agency/ organization:
Volunteer for the Visayans (VFV), is a registered non- profit, non- government
organization registered in DSWD to distribute planned and professional social
welfare services to assist underprivileged and underserved local communities.
The organization was founded year 2004 and has dedicated itself to
contributing towards sustainable developments in the areas of child welfare,
community development, education and public health through its broad-
based social welfare programs. In particular, VFV has invested time and
resources to develop a number of long- term community projects as well as
comprehensive child sponsorship program which combined have led to over
150 children from disadvantaged backgrounds to have the means to go to
school and pursue mainstream education. Over the last decade, VFV has
tailored its Volunteer Program to provide not only the best volunteer projects
for those willing to volunteer but has also provided a program that include
some of the best methods of cultural immersion, allowing each volunteer to
truly experience the local culture.
 NATIONAL AGENCIES

ASSOCIATION OF FOUNDATIONS (AF)

Address: Room 1102, 11/F Aurora Tower, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City

President: Ma. Gisela Tiongson

ExecutiveDirector: Norman Joseph Jiao

Contact Info: +639189127183 Email: [email protected]

Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
AF is currently the largest national network of non-government organizations
(NGOs) and foundations in the Philippines with 180 organizations on its
roster. AF’s mission is to enable its member foundations to develop
sustainable programs that serve their communities.

COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN

Address: 10 Apo St, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City, 1114 Metro Manila
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Cel. No. +63 (2) 87408864, +63 (2)
87428323
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The Council for the Welfare of Children is the focal inter-agency body of the
Philippine Government for children. It is mandated to coordinate the
implementation and enforcement of all laws; formulate, monitor and evaluate
policies, programs and measures for children. Providing dynamic leadership
in ensuring a child-friendly and child-sensitive society where every child fully
enjoys his/her rights.

INTER-COUNTRY ADOPTION BOARD

Address: 4th Floor A.N.Y Building., #38 Brgy. Laging Handa, Timog Avenue, Quezon
City 1111 Metro-Manila, Philippines
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Camilo G. Gudmalin
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. No. (632) 8721-9711
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB) was created to act as the Central
Authority in matters relating tointer-country adoption of Filipino children and as
 the policy making body for purposes of carrying-out the provisions of the ICA
Act of 1995.

JUVENILE JUSTICE AND WELFARE COUNCIL

Address: 56 Matimtiman, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Tricia Clare Oco
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Tel. Nos.: (+632) 921-0565 / 794-
5972
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) is a policy making,
coordinating, and monitoring body tasked through its member and coordinating
agencies with the implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, as
amended.

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY AFFAIRS

Address: NCDA Building, Isidora Street, Barangay Holy Spirit, Diliman, Quezon City,
Philippines 1127
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Carmen Zubiaga
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: Telephone No: (632) 9516033 and
Fax No: (632) 9515925
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) is the national government
agency mandated to formulate policies and coordinate the activities of all
agencies, whether public or private, concerning disability issues and
concerns. As such, the NCDA is the lead agency tasked to steer the course of
program development for persons with disabilities and the delivery of services
to the sector.

NATIONAL YOUTH COMMISSION

Address: 3/F West Insula Building, West Avenue, Quezon City
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Ryan R. Enriquez
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: 426-8884 (Telefax)
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The National Youth Commission, also known as the NYC, is a government
agency in the Philippines that specifically addresses issues surrounding the
Filipino youth. It was founded on June 30, 1995, via Republic Act 8044 or the
"Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995"
SCHISTOSOMIASIS HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER
Address: Naga-Naga, Palo, Leyte
Name of the Head of Officer/ Director: Dr. Lyn L. Varona
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (053) 323-8207, 524-9246, 542-
9247 (TF), (053) 524-9247
Email Add: [email protected]

Brief Description about the Agency/ Organization:

Schistosomiasis Hospital and Research Center (SHRC) in Palo, Leyte is a 25-
bed capacity hospital retained by the Department of Health (DoH). With only
about 140 personnel on board, it caters to patients coming from Palo,
consisting of 33 barangays and the nearby towns of Tanauan, Tolosa,
Mayorga, Jaro and Sta. Fe, Samar and as far as Surigao.
It was founded in 1975 through Presidential Decree (PD) 1062 as the
research arm of the Schistosomiasis Control and Research Service to provide
clinical service to patients with schistosomiasis nationwide.

PHILIPPINE BUSINESS FOR SOCIAL PROGRESS (PBSP)

Address: PBSP Building, Magallanes Corner Real Streets., Intramuros, Manila

President and CEO: Reynaldo Laguda

Acting Executive Director: Elvin Uy

Contact Info: +639088911378

Email: [email protected]
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization :
PBSP is the largest business-led NGO at the forefront of strategic corporate
citizenship and business sector leadership contributing to sustainable
development and poverty reduction.

PHILIPPINE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN

RESOURCES IN RURAL AREAS (PhilDHRAA)
Address: #59 C. Salvador St. Varsity Hills, Subdivision, Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Chairperson: Margarita Dela Cruz

National Coordinator: Caridad Corridor

Contact Info: +639175721710

Email: [email protected]
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
 A national network of NGOs that seeks to build the capacity of its members to
become relevant and self-reliant in order to address agrarian reform and rural
development in the countryside; and thereby contribute to national
transformation.

ZONE ONE TONDO ORGANIZATION (ZOTO)

Address: Block 31 Lot 82-83 Phase 2 Area 2 Maya-maya St., Dagat-dagatan,
Navotas City, Metro Manila, 1485 Philippines

Contact Info: (+632) 285-02-54

Brief Description about the Agency/Organization :
Also known as Samahan ng Mamamayan-ZOTO is a federation of urban poor
community groups based in relocation sites and areas for demolition in the
Philippines.

FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY

Address: 321 Dasmariñas St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Debbie Toribio
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: 866-307-3259
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
Provides life-changing resources such as clean water, medical aid, food,
equal educational opportunities to girls and boys, vocational training and
empowerment in the midst of unimaginable hardships. Their view of poverty is
holistic and complex who honor the people they serve by inviting them to
contribute to the process. Works side-by-side with local leaders, responding to
their needs with transformative solutions, which are both sustainable and
implemented at the hands of the communities themselves.

NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION

Address: EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City
Name of the Head of Office/Director: Ricardo R. Visaya
Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (632) 921-3741, (632) 929-6071 to
79 loc. 113 / 119
Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is a government-owned and
controlled corporation primarily responsible for irrigation development and
management. It was created under Republic Act (RA) 3601 on 22 June 1963.
 Its charter was amended by Presidential Decree (PD) 552 on 11 September
1974 and PD 1702 on 17 July 1980. Both increased the capitalization and
broadened the authority of the Agency.

FUNDLIFE

Address: FundLife, A-303 Mendoza Complex, 141 Sto Nino Street, Tacloban City,
6500 Leyte

Name of the Head of Office/Director: Kimberly C. Lopez

Contact Information of the Agency/Organization: (523 - 1160) / +639988051171

[email protected]

Brief Description about the Agency/Organization:

FundLife International is a dynamic, non-profit, for-purpose organization

founded on a simple yet unflinching principle – that no child should be denied
quality education and equitable opportunities to reach their fullest potential.