City Councilor Des Dahino shared the legislative milestones of the committee on women and family relations and program-driven efforts to strengthen protection mechanisms for women and children. Among the initiatives are proposed amendments to the Solo Parent Ordinance, strengthened implementation of Anti-Bastos measures, and intensified actions to address human trafficking and violence against women and children (VAWC). The committee has also initiated programs for children w

Councilor Des Dahino, chairperson of the committee on women and family relations, urged self-care and stress management for solo parents during National Women’s Month during an activity organized by the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) Solo Parents Section. The event, held on Thursday, March 19, at the Barangay Carmen Conference Room, brought together solo parents for a day of learning, support, and empowerment. The activity featured a stress debriefing session con

“For every child with special needs, for every parent who quietly fights battles no one sees, you are seen. You are supported. You are deeply loved.” This was the message of City Councilor Des Dahino after she joined the kickoff ceremony of the two-day Developmental Assessment, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (DARE) for Children with Disabilities Caravan (CAREvan) held on March 25 at Kalimudan Hall, Provincial Capitol, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. The initiative, spearheaded by the