07/08/2026
The Center Development Office (CDO) successfully conducted a ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐โ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌ (๐๐๐-๐๐๐) ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฌ' ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ (๐๐๐) on 24 June 2026 via Google Meet, in partnership with the DOJ-BOC.
The activity gathered social workers and personnel from DSWD-managed Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs) for children and youth nationwide to deepen their understanding of the Victims' Compensation Program and strengthen their capacity to assist eligible clients in accessing compensation and legal remedies provided under Republic Act No. 7309.
The orientation featured Prosecutor Anna Noreen T. Devanadera, Chief for Administration of the DOJ-BOC, who provided a comprehensive discussion on the program's legal framework, eligibility requirements, filing procedures, compensable offenses, available remedies, and special provisions for victims of trafficking, Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM/CSAM) cases.
In her opening message, CDO Director Rowela F. Hizon underscored the importance of strengthening inter-agency partnerships to ensure that vulnerable children and youth receive the protection, support, and access to justice they deserve. CDO Assistant Director Kaye P. Sacapano, in her closing message, encouraged participants to apply the knowledge gained in delivering responsive, compassionate, and victim-centered services while fostering stronger coordination among partner agencies.
Through this collaborative initiative, the CRCF personnel are now better equipped to guide resident clients through the claims process, empowering victims of violent crimes and abuse to access the compensation, remedies, and justice afforded to them by law.
Together, we continue to uphold the rights, dignity, and welfare of every individual under our care through informed service, meaningful collaboration, and unwavering commitment.