DdO’s Child Development Worker’s Day recognizes selfless contributions of CDWs

𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐢, 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 – A total of 523 Child Development Workers (CDWs) in Davao de Oro were given due recognition for their unselfish desires in nurturing the children ages 0-4 years old in the province.

With the theme “Child Development Worker: Katuwang ng Pamayanan sa Paghubog ng Batang Maka-Diyos, Makabayan, Makatao at Maka-kalikasan”, the Child Development Worker’s Day took place at Manaklay Beach Resort in Mabini town on Friday, June 30.

SP Board Member/Chairperson for Committee on Education Ruwina Gonzaga, representing 2nd District Representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga, saluted the CWDs for their significant contributions and the numerous years of service they rendered.

“You’ve been the service for quite sometime maong saludo gyud mi ninyu. Makalipay gyud sa kasingkasing na perti ninyung daghanana nga nanerbisyo para sa atong mga day care centers. Ayaw mo’g kaluya diha sa pagserbisyo”, SPBM Gonzaga said.

She also expressed her deep gratitude to the CDWs, ensuring that their needs are seen by the government which is true to its slogan “Government Works”.

She also urged them to continue their heart desires in serving the children, saying “enjoy and love what you are doing and you will be doing to our children kay kamo nag gunit sa pinaka importanting stage sa mga bata, ang pagdevelop sa ilaha nga mahimong maayung tao ug sumusunod nga leaders”.

In his message, Executive Assistant II Regino Morpus, representative of Mayor Emerson Luego of Mabini, encouraged the CDWs to always reflect their roles as teachers since “kamo ang dakong role sa paglift-up sa mga bata, kung taas ang morale nato sa pagtudlo nga nindot nga example sa mga bata, then dira ta maka ingon nga fulfill ta sa atong pagka teachers.”

Moreover, CDW Helen P. Bontrostro of Tagugpo Daycare Center in Pantukan was named Most Outstanding CDWs 2023, while 5 other CDWs from Montevista, Compostela, Maco, Maragusan, and Laak were named Best CDWs 2023 during the Search for Outstanding CDWs 2023. In addition, 65 CDWs received Service Loyalty Awards for lengths of service ranging from 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years.

Further, the CDWs also engaged in various activities such as summer fun games, cheers and yells competitions during the one-day event. This also serves as an opportunity for capacity-building as they learn from one another and became strong partners in the sector of child development.

The Provincial Federation of Day Care Workers of the Phil., Inc. – Davao de Oro Chapter, in partnership with the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, hosted the event which is part of the annual celebration of National Child Development Worker’s Week in the country. (JF, Photos by J. Cadiz)