The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 02 formally welcomed its new regional director in the person of Director Remia T. Tapispisan during the Installation and Turn-Over Ceremonies last February 6, 2014 at Valley Hotel, Tuguegarao City.

Witnessed by Assistant Secretary Javier R. Jimenez, representatives of different National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), media and DSWD FO2 staff, Director Tapispisan accepted the key of responsibility which was turned over by outgoing Regional Director Violeta A. Cruz.

In her message, Director Tapispisan promised to continue leading the region in the delivery of quality social services. “I will continue what Director Cruz has started, and since this is the last leg of my stint as a Regional Director, I will give my very best in spearheading the Field Office to attain the agency’s vision, mission and goals,” Director Tapispisan said.

She also emphasized the importance of convergence with the different NGAs, LGUs, CSOs, and media to fully achieve the mandate of the department, which is to serve and protect the welfare of the disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors.

Director Tapispisan was the former Regional Director of Region VIII and also used to be the Center Head of the National Haven for Women.

Meanwhile, Director Cruz was already transferred to Central Office as the Director of Social Technology Bureau. ###By MARICEL B. ASEJO, Pantawid Information Officer II