MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Monday emphasized the importance of strong families in supporting children’s well-being as the country observed National Family Week 2026.
During the agency’s flag-raising ceremony at its Central Office in Quezon City, DSWD Operations Group Undersecretary Monina Josefina Romualdez reminded employees that their work contributes to strengthening Filipino families and supporting children.
“Sa bawat empleyado ng DSWD, may bahagi ka sa pagpapalakas ng pamilyang Pilipino,” Romualdez said.
This year’s theme, “Families, Equalities and Child Wellbeing: Pamilya, Pagkakapantay-pantay, at Kapakanan ng Bata,” highlights the connection between family welfare and a child’s ability to grow and build a better future.
Romualdez also reaffirmed the DSWD’s commitment to supporting families through programs such as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, Sustainable Livelihood Program and Parent Effectiveness Service.
National Family Week is observed every last week of September under Presidential Proclamation No. 60, signed in 1992.
One of the observance’s highlights is “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day,” which encourages families to spend time together over a shared meal.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also issued Memorandum Circular No. 136 declaring a half-day work suspension beginning at 1 p.m. on Sept. 28 in national government agencies, government-owned or -controlled corporations, and state universities and colleges to allow employees to participate in the observance.
