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SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY BUREAU

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Formulate, enhance and promote social welfare models of intervention for the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged Filipinos.

VISION

STB is the lead in the development of social welfare and development (SWD) programs and services for and with the poor, vulnerable and disadvantaged Filipinos.

MISSION

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LEGAL BASES

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NATIONAL LAWS

Executive Order 292 or Administrative Code of 1987

Section 3 of EO 292 provided the mandate of the Department to formulate, develop and implement plans, programs and projects in the field of social welfare and development. This EO ensures effective implementation of programs for public and private social welfare services.

Republic Act 7160 or Local Government Code of 1991

Chapter 1, Section 3, item g of the Local Government Code cited that the capabilities of the local government units (LGUs) to develop innovative social welfare and development programs to respond to the needs of local constituents shall be enhanced by providing them with opportunities to participate actively in the implementation of national programs and projects.

Executive Order 15, Series of 1998

This EO redirected the functions of the DSWD from a direct-service deliverer to a technical assistance provider as a result of devolution of basic services to LGUs.

Executive Order 221, Series of 2003

EO 221 redirected the functions of the DSWD from direct service to technical assistance and to serve as the lead agency and authority in the formulation, development and promotion of national social welfare and development (SWD) policies, plans and programs.

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DEPARTMENT ISSUANCES

Administrative Order No. 44 series of 2002

also known as "Guidelines in the provision of the technical assistance and Resource augmentation (TARA)" This is an integral part of memorandum circular number 16 series of 2014.

MC No. 16 series of 2014

or the "Standards for the functionality of Local Social Welfare and Development Offices." This set the indicators to measure the level of the functionality of the LSWDOS.

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Administrative Order No. 2 series of 2017

entitled Vision, Mission Statements and Organizational Outcomes of the Department.

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SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT

What is a Social Technology (ST)?

ST is an innovative model of SWD intervention which utilizes theories and/or tested method intended to improve social conditions and human behavior of the disadvantaged, poor, vulnerable Filipinos.

The Social Technology Bureau (STB) is responsible for developing and enhancing customer-driven social protection technologies addressing current and emerging needs and issues of poor, vulnerable, and disadvantaged individuals, groups, and families.

What is a Social Technology Development?

Social Technology Development – is the formulation of new, and/or enhancement of existing SWD models of interventions.

This starts from analysis, design, pilot-testing, evaluation, and promotion and institutionalization.

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SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

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ANALYSIS PHASE

Social Technology (ST) development starts with identifying and prior social welfare and development (SWD) gaps, policy instruments, emerging needs and trends and evidence-based social issues. In enhancing existing programs and services, results of the evaluation activities of other Offices, Bureaus, and Services are used.

In cases of dearth of data, STB conducts situational analysis, brief studies or researches. This includes review of literature and analysis on the dynamics, characteristics and social environment of the target population, and gaps in existing programs and services, including government and non government initiatives.

SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

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DESIGNING PHASE

In designing STs, intermediaries and project beneficiaries are consulted to promote participatory and rights-based approaches. This ensures that their objectives are incorporated in the implementation mechanisms and activities to be stated in the concept paper and design.

SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Concept Paper

a brief document which tells what the project is, why it is important, how it addresses the gaps, and how it will be carried out.

ST Design

explains the goals and objectives, milestones and indicators, critical activities, and resource requirements; also includes modules, session guides, systems and other materials critical in the pilot testing

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TESTING PHASE

Starts with the conduct of initial ST orientation of project implementers in pilot areas, capability building and demonstration sessions, and formalizing the engagements through a Memorandum of Agreement with partner agencies.

All activities are conducted as designed in coordination with the DSWD Field Offices, particularly the Social Technology Units (STU)

Involves the conduct of monitoring and provision of technical assistance, documentation of all activities, success stories and project milestones and preparation of pilot testing reports

SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

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EVALUATION PHASE

Evaluation is a built-in process in the design and testing phases of the ST development, thus, periodic evaluation shall be undertaken while the testing period is ongoing.

At the end of the pilot-testing, evaluation activities are conducted to determine the project’s relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability.

Evaluation results are used to decide whether to proceed to promotion and institutionalization or to re-design the technologies.

SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Concept Paper

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PROMOTION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION PHASE

STB conducts national orientations on completed STs towards adoption, replication and institutionalization.

To ensure sustainability, STB advocates the issuance of a local policy adopting or replicating the effective models of intervention.

STS are recommended for institutionalization if provided for in national laws or part of the mandate or regular programs of the Department.

SOCIAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

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Social Technologies per Phase

3

Analysis Phase

3

Design Phase

4

Pilot Testing Phase

1

Evaluation Phase

25

Promotion and Institutionalization Phase

  1. Model of Intervention for Rape Victims
  2. Community Growing food Altogether to Reduce, Dissuade and End Poverty and Hunger (Community GardenPH)
  3. Model of Intervention for Online Sexual Abuse and Explotation of Children (OSAEC)
  1. TEEN SUPPORT: Psychosocial Support and other Interventions for Teenage Parents and their Families
  2. Enhanced National Family Violence Prevention Program (ENFVPP)
  3. Electronic Case Management System for CRCFs
  1. Healing Intervention for the Optimum Management (PagHILOM) for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture and Enforced Disappearance
  2. DSWD Wireless Psychosocial Support (WiSUpport): Technology-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Affected Individuals and Families of COVID-19 Pandemic and other Crisis Situations
  3. Yakap Bayan Program for Recovering Persons who Used Drugs
  4. Family Tracing and Reunification for Children in Emergencies (FTR)
  1. Sustaining Interventions in Poverty Alleviation and Governance (SIPAG)

Priority Projects Promoted:

  • Yakap Bayan
  • Special Drug Education Center (SDEC)
  • Buklod Paglaom para sa CICL
  • SHIELD against Child Labor
  • RESPPEC
  • CSRPDV
  • CARE-ABLE

How many are ongoing STs are per phase of development?

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14

Social Technology Development

Intermediaries implementing completed Social Technologies

58

Intermediaries

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65%

accomplishment rate

Personnel oriented on Social Technology (ST)

632

Intermediaries

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156%

accomplishment rate

LGUs/CRCFs, and other intermediaries trained on implementing STs

28

Intermediaries

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78%

accomplishment rate

Accomplishments from January to July 31, 2021

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SECTOR

NUMBER OF COMPLETED SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES

Children and Youth

7

Family

5

Senior Citizens

2

Persons with Disability

3

Indigenous Peoples

1

Internally Displaced Persons / Disasters

3

Women / Gender

4

TOTAL COMPLETED STs

25

PROMOTION AND INSTITUTIONALIZATION

Completed Social Technologies as of CY 2021 (Per Sector)

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Programs/Activities/Projects for

Promotion and Institutionalization for CY 2021

Children and Youth

    • Aruga at Kalinga sa mga Bata sa Barangay
    • Buklod Paglaom para sa CICL*
    • Special Drug Education Center
    • Strategic Help Desks for Information, Education and Livelihood and other Development Intervention (SHIELD against Child Labor)
    • Modified Social Stress Model*
    • Youth Productivity Service
    • Comprehensive Program for Street Children

Family

    • Comprehensive Delivery of Reintegration Services for Deportees and Irregular OFWs
    • Family Drug Abuse Prevention Program
    • Job Network Services
    • Psychosocial Care and Support for Persons Living with HIV
    • Yakap Bayan Program for RPWUDs

Women and Gender

    • Comprehensive Intervention Against Gender-Based Violence (CIAGV)
    • Counseling Service for Rehabilitation of Perpetrators of Domestic Violence (CSRPDV)
    • Gender Responsive Case Management (GRCM)

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Indigenous People

  • Sama- Bajau Localized Intervention and Learning Approach for Holistic Development

Persons with Disability

  • Sheltered Workshop for Persons with Disability and Older Person*
  • Music and Arts Therapy Program*
  • Community Action and Resources for Accessible and Better Living Environment

Senior Citizens

  • Home Care Support Services for SCs
  • Reporting System and Prevention Program on Elder-Abuse Cases

IDP/Disaster

  • Cash Transfer Cash Voucher for Affected Families in Emergencies
  • Women Friendly Space (WFS)
  • Team Balikatan Rescue in Emergency (TEAMBRE)

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Roundtable Discussion on IJI Project Design cum Tools Development Workshop (Oct)

ACTIVITIES

RESULTS

2015

Concept Paper Approved

1 | Analysis

2016

Workshop on the Design of the Intensive Juvenile Intervention (June)

Project Design

Approved

Pilot Implementation Guidelines Approved

2 | Design

Workshop for the Development of Modules for Individual & Family Sessions (May)

2017

3 | Testing

Training on Individual and Family Sessions (Sept)

Training on Group Work with CICL and Peers (June)

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Training on Mindfulness for Service Providers of CICL (Mar)

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2018

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Program Review and Evaluation Workshop

(Nov)

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Data Gathering Activities

(Review of Documents,

Key Informant Interviews,

Focus Group Discussions)

2019

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4 | Evaluation

National Orientation on Buklod Paglaom para sa CICL (May)

Evaluation Report Approved

Full Pilot Testing Documentation Report Approved

2020

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2021

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Program Manual Approved

JJWC Resolution adopting Buklod Paglaom as the BPA IJISC Program Framework

Viability Study in implementing Buklod Paglaom in RRCY

5 | Promotion and Institutionalization

Data Gathering Activities

BUKLOD PAGLAOM PARA SA CICL

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OTHER DEVELOPED AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PROGRAMS

PANTAWID PAMILYANG PILIPINO PROGRAM

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  • Documentation from the Conditional Cash Transfer Program of Mexico
  • Started in STB by the Arroyo Administration in 2006
  • One of the 1st Directors and staff of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program came from the Social Technology Bureau

RECOVERY AND REINTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR TRAFFICKING

02

  • Concept, Design, Systems Development, Testing of STB from 2008-2014, in partnership with ILO, in compliance with RA 9208
  • Institutionalized by PMB in 2014 and Implemented nationwide

MODIFIED CONDITIONAL CASH TRANSFER FOR HOMELESS STREET FAMILIES

01

  • Enhancement of the original Pantawid Pamilya with additional super service interventions for homeless families
  • Institutionalization of the Pantawid Pamilya
  • Evaluated successfully in 2019 by UNICEF

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OTHER DEVELOPED AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PROGRAMS

NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD TARGETING SYSTEM FOR POVERTY REDUCTION

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  • Based on Executive Order No. 867, S. 2010
  • Now institutionalized as the National Household Targeting Office

INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES FOR FILIPINO NATIONALS

05

  • Manuals, guidelines developed by STB
  • Institutionalized as a new office in the Department - the International Social Service Office (ISSO)

SOCIAL PENSION FOR INDIGENT SENIOR CITIZENS

04

  • Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
  • Framework and Guidelines developed by STB

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OTHER DEVELOPED AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PROGRAMS

INTERIM SHELTER FUNDS FOR INFORMAL SETTLER FAMILIES

09

  • Based on Executive Order No. 803 Series of 2009
  • Framework developed by STB

SUPERVISED NEIGHBORHOOD PLAY, CHILD MINDING SERVICE, CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICE

08

  • Partnership with UNICEF under the Country Programme for Children
  • Manuals were all developed by STB in consultation with the implementers

CHARACTER BUILDING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES

07

  • Partnership with the Institute of Basic Life Principle
  • Implemented in all DSWD Residential Care Facilities nationwide
  • Guidelines developed by STB

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Community-Based Interventions

Programs designed specifically for the implementation of the Local Government Units

56%

  • Capacity Building of Local Governments
  • Systems Development
  • Enhancement of Case Management Strategies

Center-Based Interventions

Programs designed to be implemented for Residential Care Facilities

12%

  • Helping Strategies for Centers
  • Assessment Tools
  • Capacity Building for Center Staff

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Institutionalization of DSWD

Programs designed to improve services in the Crisis Intervention Units and other OBSUs

32%

  • Enhancement of existing systems within the DSWD
  • Solutions to perennial problems
  • Compliance to new laws and directives

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Implications on Mandanas Ruling

What is the effect of full devolution of programs and services to LGUs in CY 2022 to the STB?

The full implementation of the Mandanas Ruling shall begin in 2022. With this, the role of the DSWD shall primarily be focused on setting national policy and service delivery standards, as well as providing TARA to LGUs. The STB shall directly contribute to the ff. functions of DSWD:

    • Development of SWD models of intervention, and maintain social laboratories to address emerging SWD concerns
    • Demonstrate SWD programs, projects and services provided by law and other specialized programs needed to alleviate poverty and to empower the poor and disadvantaged sectors

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Similarly, the Comprehensive Program for Street Children, Street Families and IPs, especially Bajaus is included in the programs for full devolution to the LGUs.

To fulfill its new role, the DSWD shall formulate a streamlined organizational structure and corresponding staffing requirement for its CO and FOs. In line with this, the STB has submitted its proposed structure as depicted in the figure. The STB shall also ensure that multi-disciplinary specialization shall be considered in its final workforce proposal.

How will STB adapt to the full devolution?

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THANK YOU!

Maraming Salamat!

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