PASWI Benguet Chapter

28/02/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

𝘾𝙤-𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮: 𝘼 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮

The 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐖𝐈 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐜., cordially invite you to our 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 webinar, featuring insightful discussions on fostering unity in a divided society.

Your participation is invaluable in advancing social work principles. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟏𝟎 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://forms.gle/RNDMGW6FiZjc3JRa6

𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Online Platform
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: March 17, 2026
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 8:40 AM to 12:00 NN

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫:
Dr. Kalachuchi S. Flores-Caballes
(NASWEI President)
Topic: Emerging Directions in Social Work Practice: Responding to a Changing Society

𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫:
Asec. Janet P. Armas
(Assistant Secretary, DSWD, RISDG)
Topic: DSWD Innovations: Shaping the Future of Social Work Practice

22/02/2026

📋 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀! 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗣𝗗 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!

We, the PASWI Benguet Chapter, are conducting a quick 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐓𝐍𝐀) Questionnaire through Google Form. Your input will help us identify training gaps and plan impactful CPD units like:

- Human Relations and Personality, Filipino Values, Deviance
- Social Work Methods and Theories
- Social Work Skills, Techniques, and Tools
- AI, Technology, and Systems

Take 5-10minutes to respond and empower our professional growth!

Link: https://gqr.sh/yykD
Or scan the QR code below!

20/02/2026

✨ 𝓒𝓔𝓛𝓔𝓑𝓡𝓐𝓣𝓔 𝓦𝓞𝓜𝓔𝓝’𝓢 𝓜𝓞𝓝𝓣𝓗 𝓦𝓘𝓣𝓗 𝓟𝓐𝓢𝓦𝓘 𝓑𝓔𝓝𝓖𝓤𝓔𝓣!✨

Join the PASWI Benguet Chapter and DSWD-CAR for a FREE online forum diving deep into the Anti-VAWC Act (RA 9262) and Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313) - empowering women, ensuring safety, and building stronger communities!

📅 When: March 11, 2026
🕒 Register: 1:30 PM | Starts: 2:00 PM
🌐 Venue: Online (open to all!)

Secure your spot now: pre-register here:
https://forms.gle/WSzGTP6RhZLadf166
(Or scan the QR code below!)

Let’s champion women’s rights together! 💪👩‍👩‍👧‍👦







Caption and Pubmat by: Amber & Fil

16/02/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗪𝗜-𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗖𝗗𝗖 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Philippine Association of Professional Social Workers, Incorporated – Benguet Chapter (PASWI-Benguet) and Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) formalized a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at the CCDC Boardroom on 13 February 2026.

This collaboration strengthens professional preparation for Social Work students by aligning academic instruction with contemporary practice standards.

Under the agreement, PASWI-Benguet commits to providing guidance on professional practice, ethical standards, and developmental topics, fostering competent and socially responsive future practitioners.

By bridging academic learning and professional practice, PASWI-Benguet and CCDC reaffirm their dedication to advancing the quality of social work education and service in the province of Benguet and beyond.

📷 Cherry B. Cayad-an and Kimberly Valdez
🖋️ Johnny L. Bumakil

12/02/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!

Click the link in the caption to register 👇🏻

✨ Registration is NOW OPEN!✨ Celebrate Social Work Month at the 2026 NASW-MD Virtual Social Work Month Conference on March 19–20, 2026, a dynamic two-day professional development experience offering up to 15 Category 1 CEUs. Centered on the theme “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” This virtual conference features timely, engaging sessions on Ethics & AI in mental health practice, implicit bias and ethical responsibility, psychological safety and supervision, shame-competent trauma care, anti-oppressive practice in schools, and critical issues including ageism, colorism, foster youth transitions, neuroplasticity, and geriatric social work plus an optional Thursday evening workshop highlighting free, accessible resources from the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. 🔗 Register: https://naswinstitute.inreachce.com/Mobile/Details/522dae07-eee7-4349-bfbb-4d3e7bfedf46

10/02/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗪𝗜 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

The PASWI Benguet Chapter stands united for the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! This year's theme, "Ako, Ikaw, Tayo: Konektado at Protektado Laban sa OSAEC at CSAEM", calls for collective action to ensure digital safety for every child.

As social workers dedicated to compassion and change, we're amplifying efforts against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM). Let's educate, protect, and connect responsibly online, protecting our youth in Benguet and beyond.​



📅 February 2026 | Together, we safeguard the future! 💪

06/02/2026

𝗕𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗢 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛

The Baguio City Council has enacted Ordinance 96-2025 declaring June as Baguio City Social Workers’ Month and June 19 as Baguio City Social Workers’ Day.

Authored by Councilors Van Dicang and Betty Lourdes Tabanda and signed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong on December 16, 2025, the measure formally recognizes the invaluable contributions of registered social workers across public and private sectors, strengthens the practice of social work, and provides a platform for professional development, public awareness, and community collaboration.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is designated as the lead implementing office to coordinate with professional associations, academic institutions, national government offices, hospitals, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to ensure a meaningful and inclusive observance.

The ordinance provides for a range of activities including recognition and awarding ceremonies for exemplary social workers; public fora, symposia, workshops, and roundtable discussions on ethics, policy, and best practices; community outreach initiatives such as social work caravans; public information campaigns to raise awareness about the profession; and capacity-building programs to enhance professional skills in line with global practice standards. Wellness, fellowship, and team-building activities are also encouraged to strengthen solidarity among practitioners.

A major component of the observance is the annual awards program which honors outstanding social workers in categories such as child and youth welfare, women and gender development, community development, health and mental health, PWD and senior citizen welfare, disaster response, education and research, policy development, social action and advocacy, young social workers, and lifetime achievement.

Nominees are evaluated based on professional competence, impact of work, innovations and advocacy, leadership and service, and prior awards or recognition.

The CSWDO, together with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc.-Baguio and other partner organizations, will serve as the secretariat for the awards.

Funding for the ordinance will be charged against the CSWDO’s available appropriations, with provisions for continued support in the city’s annual budget.

The CSWDO is also encouraged to seek partnerships, sponsorships, and donations from public and private entities to augment resources for activities, recognition programs, and professional development initiatives. -Jordan G. Habbiling

- Baguio Baguio City Public Information Office

30/01/2026

❤️

BAGUIO INSTITUTIONALIZES SOCIAL WORKER’S DAY AND MONTH

The Baguio City Council has enacted Ordinance 96-2025 declaring June as Baguio City Social Workers’ Month and June 19 as Baguio City Social Workers’ Day.

Authored by Councilors Van Dicang and Betty Lourdes Tabanda and signed by Mayor Benjamin Magalong on December 16, 2026, the measure formally recognizes the invaluable contributions of registered social workers across public and private sectors, strengthens the practice of social work, and provides a platform for professional development, public awareness, and community collaboration.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) is designated as the lead implementing office to coordinate with professional associations, academic institutions, national government offices, hospitals, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to ensure a meaningful and inclusive observance.

The ordinance provides for a range of activities including recognition and awarding ceremonies for exemplary social workers; public fora, symposia, workshops, and roundtable discussions on ethics, policy, and best practices; community outreach initiatives such as social work caravans; public information campaigns to raise awareness about the profession; and capacity-building programs to enhance professional skills in line with global practice standards. Wellness, fellowship, and team-building activities are also encouraged to strengthen solidarity among practitioners.

A major component of the observance is the annual awards program which honors outstanding social workers in categories such as child and youth welfare, women and gender development, community development, health and mental health, PWD and senior citizen welfare, disaster response, education and research, policy development, social action and advocacy, young social workers, and lifetime achievement.

Nominees are evaluated based on professional competence, impact of work, innovations and advocacy, leadership and service, and prior awards or recognition.

The CSWDO, together with the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc.-Baguio and other partner organizations, will serve as the secretariat for the awards.

Funding for the ordinance will be charged against the CSWDO’s available appropriations, with provisions for continued support in the city’s annual budget.

The CSWDO is also encouraged to seek partnerships, sponsorships, and donations from public and private entities to augment resources for activities, recognition programs, and professional development initiatives. -Jordan G. Habbiling

07/01/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐖𝐈 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫!

The Philippine Association of Social Workers Incorporated (PASWI) Benguet Chapter proudly congratulates our esteemed Chapter President, 𝓐𝓽𝓽𝔂. 𝓙𝓸𝓱𝓷𝓷𝔂 𝓛. 𝓑𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓴𝓲𝓵, for passing the 2025 Philippine Bar Examinations!

Your remarkable journey from Social Welfare Officer at DSWD Field Office CAR, where you have excelled in social work case management and youth rehabilitation, to becoming a full-fledged attorney exemplifies unwavering commitment and excellence.

This achievement strengthens our collective advocacy for social justice and community welfare in Benguet and beyond. We look forward to your continued impactful service.

27/12/2025

The invites all photographers to be part of its 125th Anniversary Photo Contest with the theme “Accessible and Inclusive Justice.”

Capture stories of hope, struggle, and resilience: moments that show what justice looks like in everyday Filipino life.

Photos must be taken from January 1, 2026 onward and the deadline for submission is March 31, 2026, with the full contest mechanics to be announced soon.

Read more at: https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/?p=158424

23/12/2025

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗪𝗜 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿

The Philippine Association of Social Workers, Incorporated (PASWI) - Benguet Chapter wishes you a joyful Christmas season and a New Year full of growth, success, and happiness. As we celebrate with our families and communities, let us renew our commitment to compassionate service, social justice, and uplifting those in need. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all social workers, partners, and fellow advocates!

10/12/2025

𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐖𝐈 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

We regret to inform our members and the public that the scheduled PASWI Benguet’s first-ever General Meeting cm Socialization, originally set for December 14, 2025, has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will provide updates on rescheduling as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Happy Holidays,
Stay safe and take care!