10/06/2026
𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍-𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓 (𝐖𝐂𝐏𝐔)
Today, June 10, 2026, the Municipality of Daram successfully conducted the Ribbon Cutting and Turn-over Ceremony of the Women and Children Protection Unit (WCPU) at the Daram Center for Culture and the Arts.
The activity forms part of the project, “Casting a Wider Net: A Systems Approach for Reintegration and Support of Child Abuse Survivors in the Philippines,” implemented by Plan International Pilipinas with the support of the German National Office.
The ceremony gathered representatives from the Local Government Unit of Daram, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, the Rural Health Unit, the Philippine National Police, Plan International Pilipinas, and other stakeholders who reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening protection mechanisms and support services for women and children, particularly survivors of abuse and violence.
A highlight of the activity was the formal turn-over of equipment and materials to the WCPU, signifying a collective effort to enhance the municipality’s capacity to provide responsive, accessible, and survivor-centered services.
The Municipality of Daram extends its sincere gratitude to Plan International Pilipinas and all partner agencies for their unwavering support in advancing the rights, welfare, and protection of women and children.
Together, we continue to build a safer, more responsive, and child-friendly Daram.
Participants during the activity:
• Hon. Ryan Philip L. Astorga – Vice Mayor
• Ovy Javier – CAAT2 Program Manager
• Alma Lucero-Llanita – MSWDO
• Dr. Cherrie A. Lozano – MHO-OIC
• Joemar A. Cafranca – Youth Development Officer IV
• Rhoda Ercilla – CAAT2 Protection Specialist
• Jonna Nalda – Project Officer
• PMAJ Rio M. Tan – Chief of Police, Daram MPS
• PAT Evangeline P. Borrico – WCDP Officer
• Renaro J. Fuentes - MDRRMO
• Patrocenio Luaton - 4Ps Team Leader
• 4Ps Representative
• BLGU Poblacion 03 Representative
We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the turn-over ceremony. Special thanks to the Tourism Office staff, MSWDO staff, RHU staff, and all individuals whose hard work and dedication made this event a success.
Your support and commitment are greatly appreciated.