ORMOC CITY — The Local Government Unit of Ormoc, through the City Social Welfare Department (CSWD), organized the Balay Paglaum Family Day 2026 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Liga Function Hall inside the Good Governance Building.
Parenting Orientation and Rights Awareness
The annual event carried the theme "Gugma, Paminaw, ug Pagsabot: Pamilya nga Lig-on, Anak nga Malipayon" (Love, Listening, and Understanding: Strong Family, Happy Child) to promote positive family dynamics:
Rights and Responsibilities: CSWD officials conducted comprehensive orientations on proper parenting techniques and the Child and Youth Welfare Code to educate parents and guardians on youth rights and family obligations.
Child Development Focus: Discussions emphasized open communication, positive discipline, and emotional support as essential components of building resilient family structures.
Special Advocacy Support: Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) Head Enzo Baleros attended the event, reaffirming the city's commitment to inclusive family welfare and youth development programs.
Creative Engagement for Young Ormocanons
Alongside the learning sessions for parents, participating young Ormocanon boys engaged in interactive, therapeutic activities designed for self-expression:
Art and Expression Workshops: Children participated in guided creative workshops, using art mediums to express themselves in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Recreational Learning: The program combined skill-building activities with structured play to foster camaraderie and personal growth among the young beneficiaries of Balay Paglaum.
