The DSWD, Field Office 5 was awarded by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as Outstanding Partner in information Dissemination Program on the Demonetization Program.

The 2016 Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Lunch for BSP Stakeholders was held at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Naga City Branch last September 27, 2016. This was in line with the BSP’s 23rd Anniversary of which the bank gives recognition to various institutions and individual partners who have provided outstanding support to the BSP’s information requirements and advocacy programs.

Arwin Razo, DSWD Asst. Regional Director for Operation received the award from Juan D. De Zuñiga Jr., Monetary Board Member. Mr. De Zuñiga was assisted by Ms. Maricel Remulla, Deputy Director, Department of Economic Statistics, Ms. Marlyn Paje and Edna Aleja G. Aquino, Deputy Directors of BSP Legazpi and Naga Branch respectively.

The DSWD was acknowledged for being a strong partner of the BSP in raising Public Awareness on BPS’s demonetization program of the new design series as well as the security features of the new generation currency through the dissemination of information. This is being done actively by the DSWD through its Family Development Session under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program.

The Family Development Session (FDS) is a monthly activity being conducted to the Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries. It is a venue for educational, interpersonal, interactive and adult learning engagement that aims to empower and strengthen the relationship and ties among family members and the community ###eejerusalem