DSWD XI gathers LGU information officers for 'Talakayan sa Onse' forum

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI brought together information officers from local government units (LGUs) across the Davao Region on Nov. 9 for its "Talakayan sa Onse" activity, aiming to improve coordination on information dissemination and strategic communication, according to Mindanao Times.

Keynote speakers presented the agency's programs, services and initiatives during a conference portion of the event. Topics included the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), the Kilos-Unlad (KU) Framework, public information and advocacy work.

Participants also took part in introductions and expectation-setting, followed by an open discussion in which information officers shared communication challenges, opportunities and best practices.

Talakayan sa Onse is an information advocacy and public consultation initiative run by the DSWD XI Social Marketing Unit. It carries the banner "Tamang Tulong sa Tamang Impormasyon" and seeks to deliver accurate and timely government updates to partners and local communities.

According to the report, the Regional Information Officers' Conference is a key part of the office's efforts to strengthen its media operations, digital presence and communication campaigns.

The activity follows a Mindanao-wide Information Officers' Conference hosted by DSWD XI from June 25 to 28, 2024, which drew participants from DSWD Field Offices IX, X, XI, XII and Caraga. That earlier gathering focused on updating communicators on current trends after the DSWD's communications office was restructured under Administrative Order No. 8, series of 2023.