Unmindful of the heavy downfall, about 2,000 Child Development Workers from all over the region trooped to the Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum in Naga City to attend the Regional Child Development Workers Convention last November 17, 2016.

With the theme “Sa Child Development Centers, Bata, the activity aims to provide all Child Development Workers the new standard and guidelines in the implementation of Child Care Development Programs. It also aims to update the participants and raise their respective issues and concerns which need to be responded by the concerned staff and focal persons.

Camarines Sur, Vice Governor Ato Peña attended the event in behalf of Governor Migz Villafuerte. In his message, he commended the Child Development Workers for their commitment and sacrifice in providing interventions to Filipino children and ensure how to seek the guidance of God. Vice Governor Ato Peña is the President of the Governor’s League in Camarines Sur.

Meanwhile Ms. Victoria Tagum, the DSWD Asst. Regional Director for Administration, who represented Director Arnel Garcia said that this activity should be regularly done. She also advised the participants to continue the good work, advocate Christian leadership and instill 3

major characteristics: a.) know how to feel the sentiment of the people b.) know how to serve and sacrifice c.) And let God the center of your life.

A representative from the Early Childhood Case and Development Council (ECCD) Mrs. Simeona T. Ebol, an ECCD Consultant was one of the resource person. She discussed the new Guidelines and Standards on the Registration, License to operate and recognition of Child Development Centers.

The day’s event was highlighted with the giving of recognition to Child Development Workers who rendered service for 25 years and above. It also followed the newly elected officers of the Regional Federation of Child Development Workers. The elected officers are as follows:

President Maureen Brizo, Camarines Sur
Vice President Melinda Villagracia Camarines Norte
Secretary Gemma Jaya Sorsogon
Treasurer Purificacion Paglinawan Naga City
Auditor Marina Dura Iriga City

Board of Directors:

Amanda Bocaya Naga City
Ann Madrideo Catanduanes
Juliet Caronel Sorsogon City
Sonia Sardivar Albay
Arlene Vargas Ligao City
Marilyn Abragan Legazpi City
Emma Cabawatan Masbate City
Gina Bejo Masbate Province

The day’s event became colorful and with festive mood diving the showcase of talent by the Child Development Workers. ###eejerusalem