Republic of the Philippines

Department of Social Welfare and Development

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Telephone Nos. (632) 931·8101 to 07; Telefax (632) 931-8191
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MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR
". No. 10
Series of 2009

SUBJECT: CY 2010 DSWD THRUSTS AND PRIORITIES

The DSWD Thrusts and Priorities outline the programs, projects, services
and activities to be undertaken by the Department in CY 2010 which is anchored
on the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2004-2010,
specifically under Chapter 12 on "Responding to Basic Needs of the Poor".

Since the Philippines is also a signatory to several international treaties,

conventions and agreements that call for the fulfillment of the rights of childr:en
and youth, women, persons with disabilities, older persons, families, and
communities, the fulfillment of the thrusts and priorities will contribute to the
achievement of the commitments in the various national and international policy
directions and emerging concerns of the sector.

Further, the DSWD thrusts and priorities for CY 2010 highlight the
agency's reform agenda which fosters the Department's role of providing
leadership in the social protection sector. To achieve the goals set in the reform
agenda, different programs, projects and strategies were identified in response to
the new challenges faced by the Department towards achieving its vision of
improving the quality of life, reducing vulnerabilities and improving the SWD
situation of the Filipinos, especially the poor and vulnerable sectors.

Hence, the following thrusts and priorities for CY 2010 were formulated
anchored on the above considerations:

Major Final Outputs Thrusts

1. Services Relating to the 1. Formulate a package of priority

Formulation and Advocacy of policies and legislative measures to
Policies, Plans and Programs support social welfare and
development sector (SWD) in
response to specific sector
issues/concerns (Annex A)
2. Strengthen the targeting mechanism
through completion of the database of
poor households as basis for
identification of beneficiaries of social
protection programs
3. Utilization of the database of poor
households by national government
agencies (NGAs) for their social
protection programs

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4. Formulation of Social Protection,

Welfare and Development Report
(SPWDR)
5. Piloting of Social Protection (SP)
handbook in selected provinces, cities
and municipalities
6. Monitoring of the implementation of
Social Protection (SP)
programs/projects as a result of the
signing of Social Pact with major
partners/stakeholders
7. Documentation of completed or pilot
tested social protection programs as
well as best practices of the
LGUs/NGOs
8. Conduct of risk assessment and
impact evaluation to assess the
soundness, effectiveness and
efficiency of a social protection policy,
program or project
9. Strengthening the advocacy of social
policies and new social technology
projects by engaging the media and
through the development of updated
information, education and
communication (IEC) materials and
optimizing its dissemination through
ICT
10. Crafting of integrated framework
models for DSWD social protection
programs
11. Formulation of knowledge
development and management
policies and strategies on social
protection and initially establish
systems and mechanisms to create
opportunities for learning, sharing for
continuous improvement of the
Department's performance and its
social protection partners 1

1. Full implementation of the system for

2. Standards Setting, Licensing
and Accreditation Services incentive, grievance and discipline
intended for NGOs engaged in SWD
2. Establishment and strengthening of
ABSNET in all provinces that is
functioning as self-policing

I On condition that the new structure of SWIDB is approved

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3. Documentation of best practices from
the implementation of ABSNET as
mechanism for standard quality
assurance as well as the
implementation of the social
protection services by Iicensed/
accredited partners/stakeholders
4. Develop a harmonized system for
registration, licensing and
accreditation and design an incentive
system for performing LGUs/NGOs
5. Roll out the installation of the
database access and reporting
system to the Field Offices

3. Support Services and Technical 1. Empower the LGUs, NGOs and POs
Assistance to Intermediaries
through the conduct of capability
building and technical assistance
along analysis, design,
implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of social protection
programs utilizing the Social
Protection (SP) Handbook
2. Undertake a systematic diagnosis of
LGUs to assess their capacities and
come up with a classification system
as basis for program interventions
3. Design a performance-based system
for implementors of the devolved
SWD programs/projects that will
include an incentive system

4. Provision of Services for 1. Conduct of assessment/evaluation on

Community and Center-Based the implementation of Pantawid
Clients Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)
2. Implementation of action plan on
improving efficiency and effectiveness
of center-based and community-
based programs and services
3. Implementation of Disaster Risk
Reduction (DRR) strategies,
programs and services through
capability building for LGUs during
pre-disaster and post disaster period
4. Implementation of KALAHI-CIDSS
follow-up project and other
community-driven development

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5. Continuous scaling up of poverty
reduction programs such as 4Ps,
Food for School Program and SEA-K
Program
6. Pilot implementation of Sustaining
Interventions in Poverty Alleviation
and Governance (SIPAG) project
Strategic Support Services

1. Conduct of capability building to

middle management and technical
staff along policy and program
development, social research, risk
assessment, program and project
impact evaluation, networking and
partnership building .
2. Implementation of the Social
Marketing and Advocacy Plan for the
Reform Agenda
3. Continuous development of a system
for program/project monitoring and
evaluation
4. Strengthen and ensure upgrading of
the Department's information and
communication technology (ICT)
capability to facilitate and improve
reporting system and to increase
awareness of the Department's
thrusts, programs and services
5. Implementation of the Moral
Renewal Action Plan (MRAP)
6. Continued implementation of
change management plan anchored
on the Reform Agenda
7. Enhance employees' wellness/
welfare

In addition to these thrusts and priorities, the following regular activities

will be continuously undertaken by the Department:

1. Advocate the passage of key legislations in support to SWD

2. Conduct dialogues, policy fora and consultations relevant to SWD
sectors
3. Formulate position papers, policy papers and policy
recommendations relevant to SWD sector
4. Undertake research and studies consistent and responsive to the
emerging concerns of the SWD sector which would be relevant for
evidenced-based policy formulation

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5. Coordinate the updating and implementation of the Department's

operational and sectoral plans
6, Updating of Regional Social Welfare and Development Situationer
7. Compliance monitoring of Department-led SWD laws and policies
8. Development, pilot testing and/or enhancement of social protection
programs and advocacy for program and service
adoption/localization of the LGUs/NGOs
9. Development and/or enrichment of SWD standards
10. Development or strengthening of social networks related to
advocacies/implementation of national laws/policies
11. Accelerate registration/licensing and accreditation of Social
Work/Social Welfare Agencies and Service Providers
12. Manage and operate DSWD centers and institutions as Centers of
Excellence
13. Implement local and foreign-assisted programs and projects
14. Monitor and update the Department's implementation of the
Integrity Development Action Plan (IDAP) and Character Building
Program
15. Compliance with COA and lAS' recommendation/s on Audit
Findings
16. Strengthen networks/access to internal and external assistance to
complement available but limited resources as well as monitor the
utilization of these resources
17.lntensify partnership/engagement with LGUs, NGOs and POs in
addressing the SWD needs of the vulnerable sectors
18. Develop/maintain updated and reliable database for all the
Department's major programs/projects and commitments
19. Continue improving the Work and Financial Planning, Records
Management, Asset Management and Procurement System
through reconciliation of inventory accounts for Property Plan and
Equipment (PPE) and Supplies and Materials vis-a-vis Annual
Physical Inventory Report as well as implementation of electronic
Procurement Transaction Monitoring System

All DSWD Offices, Bureaus, Services, Field Offices, and DSWD

Centers and Institutions are enjoined to adhere to these thrusts and priorities
in preparing their respective Work and Financial Plan (WFP), operational and
sectoral plans for CY 2010. Corresponding funds shall be allocated to the
identified programs, activities and projects to ensure its implementation.

Issued in Quezon City, this ))'..aday of May 2009.

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PROPOSED DSWD PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO SUPPORT

SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT SECTOR (14th Congress)

A. Legislations with DSWD as the main proponent

1) Long Term Care for Older Persons (HB 2438; HB No. 2708)
2) Foster Care Act (HB No. 1333; HB No. 263; SB No. 111; SB No. 1488; SB
No. 2346)
3) Magna Carta for Day Care Workers (HB No. 56; HB No. 1552; HB No.
1524; SB No. 2306)
4) Internal Displacement Act (SB No. 1480; HB No. 966; HB No. 2799) -
5) Philippine Adoption Code (SB No. 1630)
6) An Act Regulating the Operations of Social Welfare and Development
Agencies
7) Amendment to the Solicitation Permit Law
8) Bills on Streamlining and Strengthening Philippine Disaster Preparedness
and Prevention Capability (SB No. 145; SB No. 699; SB No. 1129; SB No.
1444; SB No. 1493; SB No. 2013; SB No. 2086)

B. Legislations where DSWD has a supporting role

1) Creating the Persons with Disabilities Affairs Office in Every Province, City
and Municipality (HB No. 1410; HB No. 1387; SB No. 2313; SB No. 2323)
2) An Act Seeking to Improve Child Protection Against Abuse, Exploitation
and Discrimination, Amending for the Purpose RA No. 7610, as Amended
by RA 7658, Otherwise known as the Special Protection and
Discrimination Act (HB No. 267; SB No. 341; SB No. 17)
3) Magna Carta for Women (HB No. 164; HB No. 767; HB No. 2111; SB No.
1701; SB No. 1712; SB No. 1797; SB No. 1865; SB No. 1891; SB No.
1959; SB No. 2114; SB No. 2048)
4) Anti-Prostitution Law (HB No. 275; HB No. 575; HB No. 970; HB No. 1312;
SB No. 1315; SB No. 694; SB No. 497; SB No. 937)
5) Strengthen the Youth Development Program by Creating a Local Youth
Development Council in Every City, Municipality and Province (HB No.
269; SB No. 131; SB No. 330)
6) Magna Carta for the Poor (HB No. 436; HB No. 786; HB No. 1918; HB No.
3198)
7) Reproductive Health (HB No. 17, HB No. 812; HB No. 2753; SB No. 40;
SB No. 43, SB No. 187)

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