GORDON LAUDS CSWDO

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. and the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Olongapo has recognized the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) in connection with the city’s win as the Philippines’ “2009 Most Child Friendly City- Highly Urbanized Category.”

The said recognition was via Resolution No. 35 (series of 2009) entitled, “A Resolution Commending the Olongapo City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) for its Magnanimous Contributions Significant to the City for Winning the Prestigious Most Child Friendly City Award in the Highly Urbanized Cities Category.’’

CSWDO of Olongapo is a branch in the city local government that focuses on the rights and welfare of the children in the city.

Apart from winning the Most Child-Friendly City in the country, CSWDO was also recognized for its appropriate and instantaneous action in the protection and upholding the rights of every child in the city. It is also their goal to take responsibility for children who were abandoned and neglected by their own parents.

The local government takes great pride in the recognition given to the CSWDO. This only proves and shows how dedicated the employees and officials of Olongapo City government are on the protection of the children in Olongapo.