[OB] Chapter 2: The Development of Social Welfare in the Philippines (Part 2) Flashcards
——— is defined as a non-profit organization, group or institution that operates independently from a Government and has humanitarian or development objectives.
Non-Govermental Organizations (NGOs)
Three classifications of NGOs based on their levels of operation
(1) Primary
(2) Secondary/Intermediate
(3) Tertiary
Classification of NGO
Also called as people’s organizations and self-help groups which are direct oeganizations of the beneficiaries themselves (ex. CALARIZ, an organization of the fisherfolk in the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal)
Primary NGOs
Classification of NGO
Organizations and agencies composed of different professions providing services to the beneficiaries (e.g Catholic Charities and the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement)
Secondary/Intermediate NGOs
Classification of NGO
Usually a network of NGOs established for mutual assistance or for special purposes (e.g National Council on Social Development Foundation)
Tertiary NGOs
Year and Organization
In February ____, the country’s NGO networks launched the _____, envisioned as a self-regulatory body which, through a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Finance will be authorized to certify NGOs, applying donee status based on specific standards.
1999; Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Also known as the Social Work Law
R.A. 4373
What law empowers DSWD to (1) set standards and policies to insure effective implementation of public and private social welfare programs (2) accredit public and private institutions and organizations engaged in social welfare activity including the licensing of child-caring and child placement institutions and providing consultative services forthem (3) coordinate government and voluntary efforts un social welfare work
R.A. 5416 (AN ACT PROVIDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE A DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE.)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
The Child and Youth Welfare Code, the code defines “child” and “youth” and their rights and entitlements including services that should be provided for their wholesome development
P.D 603
(June 10, 1975)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection of Children Act, an act establishing day care center in every barangay, instituting a total development and protection of children program
R.A. 6972
(September 14, 1990)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
R.A. 7610
(February 7, 1992)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
R.A. 7658
(November 9, 1993)
An act prohibiting the employment of children below 15 years of age in public and private undertakings
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Inter-country Adoption Act of 1995, an act establishing the rules to govern inter-country adoption of Filipino Children
R.A. 8043
(June 2, 1995)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
An act creating the national youth commission, establishing a national comprehensive and coordinated
R.A. 8044
(June 2, 1995)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Domestic Adoption Act of 1998
R.A. 8552
(February 25, 1998)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
The Early Childhood Care and Development Act (ECCD)
R.A. 8980
Selected Social Legislation for Children
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF THE WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR AND AFFORDING STRONGER PROTECTION FOR THE WORKING CHILD, AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7610, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION ACT
R.A. 9231
Selected Social Legislation for Children
R.A. 9255
(October 13-14, 2003)
An act allowing illegitimate children to use the surname of their father
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006
R.A. 9344
(March 22, 2006)
Selected Social Legislation for Women
An act strengthening the prohibition on discrimination against women with respect to terms and conditions of employment
R.A. 6525
(April 27, 1989)
Selected Social Legislation for Women
An act to delcare unlawful the practice of matching Filipino women for marriage to foreign nationals on a mail-order basis and other similar practices.
R.A. 6955
(May 15, 1990)
Selected Social Legislation for Women
R.A. 7192
Women in Nation-Building Act of 1992
Selected Social Legislation for Women
Anti-sexual Harassment Act of 1995
R.A. 7877
(February 14, 1995)
Selected Social Legislation for Women
R.A. 8353
Anti-Rape Law of 1997
Selected Social Legislation for Women
Anti-trafficking in Persons Act of 1998
R.A. 8505
Selected Social Legislation for Women
R.A. 9262
(January 24, 2004)
Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children
Selected Social Legislation for Older Persons/PWDs
Accessibility Law
R.A. 344
(February 25, 1983)
Selected Social Legislation for Older Persons/PWDs
Magna Carta of Disabled Persons
R.A. 7277
(January 22, 1992)
Selected Social Legislation for Older Persons/PWDs
R.A. 7432
Senior Citizens Act of 1992
Selected Social Legislation for Older Persons/PWDs
An act establishing a Senior Citizens Center in all cities and municipalities of the Philippines
R.A. 7876
(january 31, 21995)
Selected Social Legislation for Families
Family Code of the Philippines
E.O. 209
(August 4, 1988)
Selected Social Legislation for Families
Family Courts Act of 1997
R.A. 8369
(October 28, 1997)
Selected Social Legislation for Families
R.A. 8972
Solo Parents Welfare Act of 2000
Selected Social Legislation for Labor/Employment
Migrant Workers Benefits and Incentives Act of 1995
R.A.8042
(June 5, 1995)
Selected Social Legislation for IPs
Indigenous People’s Rights Act of 1997
R.A. 8371
(October 22, 1997)
Development of SW Education
In 1950, this institution established the first social work degree program in the Philippines
Philippine Women’s University (Philippine School for Social Work - PSSW)
Development of SW Education
First Director of the School who first offered SW degree
Josefa Jara Martinez
It is the national organization for professional social workers in the country
Philippine Association of Social Workers, Incorporated. (PASWI)
