DSWD CRCF 9 - Home for Women

11/06/2026

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞: 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐗 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream, regardless of the circumstances they face. Today, we celebrate a meaningful milestone as 13 dependents of women victim-survivors sheltered at Home for Women Region IX have been successfully enrolled in school, ensuring that their right to education is upheld and protected.

Many of these children have experienced instability and challenges at a young age, yet their stories do not end with adversity. Through the collective efforts of social workers, schools, and dedicated house parents, doors to education have been opened, giving them a chance to build a better future.

At Home for Women Region IX, we firmly believe that a child's situation should never become a barrier to learning. Education is more than attending classes—it is a pathway to hope, empowerment, healing, and opportunity. By ensuring that these children continue their schooling, we are helping them reclaim a sense of normalcy, nurture their potential, and dream beyond their present circumstances.

This achievement reflects our commitment to fulfilling the rights of every child and ensuring that no child is left behind. As these young learners begin a new academic journey, we stand with them, encouraging them to persevere, discover their strengths, and believe in the possibilities that lie ahead.

Because every child deserves not only protection and care, but also the chance to learn, thrive, and succeed.

10/06/2026

More than a shelter, the Home for Women is a place of safety, healing, and new beginnings.

A glimpse of our facility, services, and dedicated staff committed to providing protection, care, and opportunities for recovery and growth.

Together, we continue to create a safe and supportive environment for every client we serve.

17/05/2026

The Home for Women successfully conducted its Community Outreach Activity on May 14, 2026, at Barangay Vitali, Zamboanga City as part of its continuing advocacy to protect, empower, and support women victim-survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation.
The activity aimed to extend the center’s programs and services directly to the community and provide immediate assistance and interventions to women in need. Through the collaborative efforts of the Barangay Council of Vitali, the VAWC Desk, CSWDO Field Office 7, 4Ps City Links and the Home for Women staff .

The outreach included:
• Orientation on the Programs and Services of the Home for Women
• Advocacy Session on Women’s Rights and Anti-VAWC Laws
• Provision of Basic Welfare Services such as hygiene kits, clothing, food packs, and essential items
• Medical and Health Services including basic consultation and health awareness
• Psychological and Psychosocial Services such as counseling, assessment, and referrals
• Training Needs Assessment for possible livelihood and skills training opportunities

A total of 10 women victim-survivors from the community benefited from the activity.

The Home for Women extends its sincere appreciation to the Barangay Officials, VAWC Desk Officers, CSWDO Field Office 7, and 4Ps staff for their continued support in promoting safe, inclusive, and empowered communities for all.

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11/05/2026

10/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, the Center Development Office pays tribute to all mothers whose strength, compassion, and dedication continue to shape a better future for every Filipino family.

Thank you for being pillars of love and resilience. 💕💐

08/05/2026

The Center Development Office (CDO) proudly joins the celebration of the 2026 Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month this May.

This celebration highlights the importance of transparency, accountability, and efficient public service. It also reflects our continued commitment to delivering responsive and people centered services for every Filipino.

Through continuous improvement and streamlined processes, CDO supports the government’s goal of building a more accessible, effective, and citizen friendly public service system.

Together, let us continue working towards a more productive Bagong Pilipinas. 🇵🇭

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05/05/2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 📢

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IX informs the public that, effective May 4, 2026, the Department will implement a Compressed Workweek (CWW) arrangement across its offices regionwide. This measure is in compliance with national mandates for fuel efficiency and energy conservation.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 🗓️

Working Days: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲.

Public Service Hours: Offices will be open for transactions between 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌.

Lunch Break: 12:00 NN to 1:00 PM (daily).

Non-Working Day: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 will be the designated day-off for offices under the CWW arrangement.

𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝟓-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞)

To ensure the unhampered delivery of vital social protection services and disaster response, the following offices and programs are exempted from the CWW and will continue their regular work arrangements (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm):

📌 Disaster Response Command Center

📌 Crisis Intervention Program/Units

📌 Pag-abot Operations

📌 Centers and Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs)

📌 Central Processing Office for Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA)

📌 Walang Gutom Program, including the Walang Gutom Kitchen

📌 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) staff at the Provincial, City, and Municipal levels

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 🔔

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: While exempted programs remain open on Fridays, any transactions they have that require processing by other DSWD offices (those on the CWW schedule) must be conducted during the Monday to Thursday work window.

𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: Documents received on a Thursday that cannot be completed within CWW hours will be processed on the next working day.

This schedule will remain in effect until further notice.

We thank the public for their cooperation as we contribute to the government's energy conservation efforts while maintaining our commitment to service

01/05/2026

MALIGAYANG ARAW NG MGA MANGGAGAWA! 🇵🇭

Ngayong Araw ng Manggagawa, buong-pugay na kinikilala ng DSWD ang walang sawang dedikasyon, galing, at sipag ng bawat manggagawang Pilipino, mula sa mga nasa loob ng bansa hanggang sa ating mga kababayang nagtatrabaho sa ibayong-dagat.

Ang araw na ito ay hindi lamang pagdiriwang ng inyong malaking ambag sa ekonomiya, kundi mahalagang paalala rin ng kahalagahan ng inyong mga karapatan, dignidad, at kapakanan. Bilang mga Angels in Red Vests, kaisa ninyo kami sa pagharap sa mga hamon ng buhay. Patuloy na nakatuon ang aming mga programa at serbisyo sa pag-agapay sa mga pamilyang Pilipino para matiyak na walang naiiwan sa ating sama-samang paglalakbay tungo sa pag-unlad.

Kasama ninyo ang DSWD sa adhikaing magkaroon ng mas makatarungan at makataong lipunan para sa lahat.

Mabuhay ang manggagawang Pilipino! 💪🇵🇭

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24/04/2026