07/09/2026
CSWDO JOINS 2026 GAWAD KALASAG VALIDATION FOR COMPONENT LGUs IN PAMPANGA ๐โค๏ธ
Under the leadership of City Mayor Gerald Guttrie M. Aquino, with the support of City Vice Mayor Jun Castro and the members of the City Council, the Mabalacat City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) participated in the 2026 Gawad KALASAG Validation for Component Local Government Units (LGUs) in Pampanga, held today, September 7, 2026, at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
The activity brought together key national government agencies and local government offices, including the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office III (DSWD FO III), Mabalacat City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and the Mabalacat City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) headed by Mr. Jeffrey Santos, as part of the assessment and validation process for the 2026 Gawad KALASAG.
Representing the CSWDO were CSWDO Head Ms. Josephine B. Tanglao, RSW, MMPM; CSWDO Head of Operations Ms. Elsie Dela Cruz, RSW; and CSWDO personnel Mr. Richmond Tanglao and Mr. Rolly Sibal.
The Gawad KALASAG is a national recognition program that highlights excellence in disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), preparedness, response, and resilience. The validation process provides an opportunity to assess the systems, programs, policies, capabilities, and collaborative mechanisms established by LGUs in ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities.
For the CSWDO, participation in the validation underscores the vital role of social welfare and protection in disaster risk reduction and management. This includes ensuring that the needs of children, older persons, persons with disabilities, families, and other vulnerable and at-risk sectors are considered in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation.
The activity likewise highlights the importance of strong inter-agency coordination and partnership. The collaboration among OCD, DILG, DSWD FO III, CDRRMO, CSWDO, and other stakeholders strengthens the local government's capacity to provide a coordinated, inclusive, and people-centered response to disasters and emergencies.
With the continued support and direction of the City Government of Mabalacat under the leadership of Mayor Gerald Guttrie M. Aquino, Vice Mayor Jun Castro, and the City Council, the CSWDO remains committed to strengthening social protection and humanitarian response mechanisms and contributing to a safer, more resilient, and disaster-prepared Mabalacat City.
Through its active participation in DRRM initiatives such as the Gawad KALASAG validation, the CSWDO continues to uphold its commitment to protect and serve the most vulnerable sectors and ensure that no individual or family is left behind when disaster strikes.