Children and Youth DivisionSocial Technology BureauOffice of the Undersecretary for Innovations* Collaborates with humanitarian agencies such as UNICEF and UNFPA, government agencies, and civil society organizations in co-creating and model-building Child Protection Systems Strengthening to help end Child Early and Forced Marriage and Unions (CEFMU) in the country toward attainment of SDG 5.3* Trains and mentors DSWD staff at the Central Office and Field Offices on program development and on completed social innovations such as WiSUPPORT, Buklod Paglaom para sa CICL, and Case Management Strategies for Children and Youth in Residential Care Facilities* Facilitates the Work and Financial Planning of the division and leads teams in the implementation of the Digitalization Plan, Knowledge Management Roadmap, and Information Systems Strategic PlanPromotion and Institutionalization DivisionSocial Technology BureauStandards and Capacity Building Group* Designed success indicators as the basis for evaluation, led the data-gathering methods, and authored the Evaluation Report on the pilot testing of the Tara, BASA! Tutoring Program (the flagship program of the DSWD which reformats educational assistance provided to college students and contributes to the improvement of reading proficiency of elementary students)* Crafted the Roadmap for the Promotion and Institutionalization of Completed Social Technologies based on the Strategic Review and Evaluation of Social Marketing Efforts of the bureau and the results of the consultation workshops with stakeholders from DSWD offices and local government units* Led teams in the implementation of digitalization initiatives of the bureau such as e-learning courses, ticketing system, digital portfolio on completed social technologies, dashboards on work and financial planning, and website management

Research and Design DivisionSocial Technology BureauOffice of the Secretary* Designed the program components, results, monitoring and evaluation framework, and the Training Manual for Service Providers for the Wireless Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Individuals and Families affected by COVID-19 and Other Crisis Situations or WiSUPPORT* Led the feasibility study while training DSWD Field Office Staff in implementing the Buklod Paglaom para sa CICL in Youth Rehabilitation Centers* Evaluated completed social technologies such as the Character Building Program, Sama-Bajau Localized Interventions and Learning Approach for Holistic Development (SALINLAHI), and Community Action and Resources for Accessible and Better Living Environment (CARE-ABLE)Child and Youth Welfare DivisionSocial Technology BureauOperations and Programs Group - Promotive Programs* Designed and pilot-tested the prototype for intensive juvenile intervention for children in conflict with the law or the Buklod Paglaom para sa CICL* Developed the logical framework, and monitoring and evaluation tools for the Family Tracing and Reunification Services for children protection in emergencies, Character Building Program for children and youth in residential care facilities, and Buklod Paglaom para sa CICL

National Program Management OfficePantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program* Formulated resolutions for the effective and efficient implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program as the Secretariat of the National Advisory Committee, the highest policy-making body of the program composed of national government agencies * Led the team that provides secretariat support to the committees and stakeholders tapped for effective, efficient, and sustainable implementation

Special Projects UnitDSWD Field Office NCR* Pioneered the pilot implementation of the Comprehensive Program for Children, Families, and IPs in Street Situations in collaboration with local government units in Metro Manila * Served as the Focal Person for the Sampaguita Planting Project and assisted in the implementation of other components such as the activity centers, Balik Probinsya, sustainable livelihood, and child day and night minding services

* Conducted capability-building activities of beneficiaries on livelihood projects, women and youth organizing, and organizational staff development by serving as resource-person, documented, and facilitator* Managed a project with JICA focused on organizing children and parents to push them for the establishment of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children or BCPC (through workshops and training on children’s rights for both children and adults) and the achievement of a child-friendly community* Advocated, encouraged, and recruited volunteers of different nationalities through publications, university booths, study tours to project sites, and networking with other NGOs

Served as a Community Development Worker focusing on Sustainable Livelihood under the Community Health and Development Program Extension Work of the University of the Philippines in San Juan, Batangas