DSWD supports National Family Week 2016

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) recommended the regional line agencies and civil society organizations to take part in this year’s National Family Week Celebration slated on September 24-31, 2016.

The event which is observed every 4th week of September is anchored on the theme, “Matatag na pamilya, maunlad na bukas.” This aims to raise awareness of the role of families in promoting healthy lives for sustainable future and to promote well-being for all ages.

Several activities will be carried out such as family fun walk, family fair, parade and family fashion show.

The celebration of National Family Week is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 60 issued on September 28, 1992, which aims “to increase awareness on various family issues, enhance effectiveness of national and local efforts to carry out specific programs concerning families by generating new programs, new activities and strengthening existing ones; and promote collaboration among national and local non-governmental organizations in support of multi-sectorial activities.”

The National Committee on Filipino Family (NCFF), chaired by the DSWD, also supports the observance of the Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day every fourth Monday of September as declared by Presidential Proclamation No. 326 signed by President Aquino in January 2012. It enjoins all family members to spend mealtime together as simple and effective way to raise happy, healthy and successful children.