BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has successfully reintegrated a beneficiary, identified as Mary, into her family home in Barangay Salvacion, Bayugan City, under the Pag-Abot Program. The reintegration took place on February 13, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to support vulnerable individuals.
Mary arrived at Butuan City Airport at 6:10 AM, accompanied by a social welfare officer from the National Program Management Office (NPMO). She was warmly received by the DSWD Field Office Caraga team and escorted to the Bayugan City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), where further steps for her reintegration were undertaken.
The reintegration was a collaborative effort between DSWD Field Office Caraga and the CSWDO, with key personnel ensuring a smooth transition for Mary. Among those involved were Marjorie C. Oraiz (Social Welfare Officer II, CSWDO), Reysthy J. Gundaya (Social Welfare Officer III), Dimpnah Cris M. Diaz (SWO II), James S. Calimas (PDO II), and Quennie, Mary’s sister. An exit conference was held to finalize the reintegration plan, ensuring that necessary support mechanisms were in place for Mary and her family.
Currently living with her sister, Mary is reportedly adjusting well to her return home, signaling a positive outcome of the program’s intervention.
The reintegration effort was made possible through the DSWD Caraga’s Pag-Abot Program, which aims to reduce risks and vulnerabilities faced by individuals and families in street situations. The program provides essential social welfare protection services, interventions, and opportunities that enable beneficiaries to improve their social standing and fulfill their fundamental rights. Pag-Abot beneficiaries can access vital resources, including food, healthcare, education, life skills training, recreational activities, employment opportunities, and housing assistance.
With a strong commitment to social welfare, the DSWD Field Office Caraga continues its mission to uplift and empower individuals in need, ensuring that they achieve stability and a better future through sustained support and intervention.
