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ROSALIE DOBLES DAGULO

ROSALIE DOBLES DAGULO

Fort Worth,USA

Summary

A seasoned Social Worker known for excellent skills in case management in child care and placement, child development and protection. Proven ability in leading project teams, collaborative in team settings and engaging in partnerships to achieve program goals and targets. Utilizes strong organizational skills. Adept at social welfare and development standards formulation and accreditation.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Director III and Deputy Program Manager for Program Services and Interventions

Department of Social Welfare and Development
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Develops high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Facilitates regular and effective communication, goal setting and performance evaluations
  • Manages resources effectively to ensure their optimal use
  • Provides effective technical supervision
  • Assists in recruiting, hiring and training team members
  • Establishes performance metrics, utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes for improved results.

Project Development Officer V and Officer-In-Charge-Deputy Program Manager for Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
11.2022 - 07.2024
  • Manages budgets and resources effectively, ensuring efficient allocation and timely delivery of projects.
  • Collaborates with team members on problem-solving strategies, policy and program reviews and formulation of performance standards
  • Develops comprehensive project plans with detailed timelines, milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with program goals and targets
  • Innovates and recommends inclusive policies and strategies
  • Renders client-focused technical assistance
  • Reports regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Director III and Deputy Program Manager for Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Develops high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Facilitates regular and effective communication, goal setting and performance evaluations
  • Manages resources effectively to ensure their optimal use
  • Provides effective technical supervision
  • Assists in recruiting, hiring and training team members
  • Establishes performance metrics, utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes for improved results.

OIC Deputy Program Manager for Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Develops high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Facilitates regular and effective communication, goal setting and performance evaluations
  • Manages resources effectively to ensure their optimal use
  • Provides effective technical supervision
  • Assists in recruiting, hiring and training team members
  • Establishes performance metrics, utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes for improved results.

Division Chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Manages budgets and resources effectively, ensuring efficient allocation and timely delivery of projects.
  • Collaborates with team members on problem-solving strategies, policy and program reviews and formulation of performance standards
  • Implements risk management strategies to identify potential issues early on, mitigating threats to project timelines or deliverables.
  • Develops comprehensive project plans with detailed timelines, milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with program goals and targets
  • Champions innovation by encouraging creative and participative problem-solving techniques amongst team members.
  • Renders client-focused technical assistance
  • Coaches and mentors staff members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth and development.
  • Navigates complex negotiations with stakeholders toward mutually beneficial agreements that advanced Division interests.
  • Reports regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.


OIC-Bureau Director

Department of Social Welfare and Development
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Formulates strategic plan for sustainable programs and services of the Office
  • Enhances operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Oversees program operations by applying in-depth social work, social welfare, and social protection knowledge and efficient decision making skills.
  • Chairs meetings, delivers presentations and provides regular updates to relevant stakeholders regarding program progress towards achieving key objectives.
  • Monitors progress of implementation of plans and accomplishments of the Office.
  • Influences policy decisions through effective policy recommendations and innovations and maintains open lines of communication with senior officials.
  • Recommends system improvement for efficient and effective delivery of services and outputs
  • Develops and monitors performance metrics for ongoing evaluation of progress towards strategic objectives.
  • Conducts thorough evaluations of personnel performance to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Oversees technical secretariat work for inter-agency councils or committees
  • Establishes key relationships with external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and promoting the Bureau's goals.
  • Handles crisis situations effectively by developing contingency plans, mobilizing resources, and leading teams during challenging times.

OIC Assistant Bureau Director and Concurrent Division Chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Assists the Bureau Director in the overall operation, delivery of services, monitoring of projects and supervision of staff
  • Develops high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Facilitates regular and effective communication, goal setting and performance evaluations
  • Manages resources effectively to ensure their optimal use
  • Provides effective technical supervision
  • Assists in recruiting, hiring and training team members
  • Assists in establishing performance metrics, utilizing data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes for improved results.
  • Recommends improvements in the systems, procedures and mechanisms for a more effective and efficient operation and implementation of policies, programs and services.
  • Chairs meetings, delivered presentations and provided regular updates to relevant stakeholders regarding program progress towards achieving key objectives.
  • Collaborates with writing and reporting staff to produce accurate and timely reports, proposals and technical papers.
  • Engages staff in critical analysis of reports and recommends measures, interventions, or strategies to address critical findings.
  • Cultivates strong relationships with partners through effective technical assistance on Certification Declaring a Child Legally Available for Adoption, placement of children for local adoption, placement of children for foster care.


Officer In-Charge, Special Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
04.2015 - 10.2015
  • Formulates strategic plan for sustainable programs and services of the Office
  • Enhances operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Oversees program operations by applying in-depth social work, social welfare, and social protection knowledge and efficient decision making skills.
  • Chairs meetings, delivers presentations and provides regular updates to relevant stakeholders regarding program progress towards achieving key objectives.
  • Monitors progress of implementation of plans and accomplishments of the Office.
  • Influences policy decisions through effective policy recommendations and innovations and maintains open lines of communication with senior officials.
  • Recommends system improvement for efficient and effective delivery of services and outputs
  • Develops and monitors performance metrics for ongoing evaluation of progress towards strategic objectives.
  • Conducts thorough evaluations of personnel performance to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for advancement.
  • Establishes key relationships with external stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and promoting the Bureau's goals.
  • Handles crisis situations effectively by developing contingency plans, mobilizing resources, and leading teams during challenging times.

Division Chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development
01.2014 - 04.2015
  • Manages budgets and resources effectively, ensuring efficient allocation and timely delivery of projects.
  • Collaborates with team members on problem-solving strategies, policy and program reviews and formulation of performance standards
  • Develops comprehensive project plans with detailed timelines, milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with program goals and targets
  • Implements risk management strategies to identify potential issues early on, mitigating threats to project timelines or deliverables.
  • Champions innovation by encouraging creative and participative problem-solving techniques amongst team members.
  • Renders client-focused technical assistance
  • Coaches and mentors staff members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth and development.
  • Navigates complex negotiations with stakeholders toward mutually beneficial agreements that advanced Division interests.
  • Reports regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Social Welfare Officer V

Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2006 - 12.2013
  • Manages budgets and resources effectively, ensuring efficient allocation and timely delivery of projects.
  • Collaborates with team members on problem-solving strategies, policy and program reviews and formulation of performance standards
  • Develops comprehensive project plans with detailed timelines, milestones and deliverables to ensure alignment with program goals and targets
  • Champions innovation by encouraging creative and participative problem-solving techniques amongst team members.
  • Renders client-focused technical assistance
  • Coaches and mentors staff members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth and development.
  • Navigates complex negotiations with stakeholders toward mutually beneficial agreements that advanced Division interests.
  • Reports regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Social Welfare Officer IV

Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2000 - 05.2006
  • Drafts, reviews and recommends social welfare and development (SWD) standards and indicators for quality services
  • Utilizes critical analysis of data, legislations, international and local conventions, standards and policies for standards development.
  • Develops tools for assessment of applicants for registration, licensing of agencies and accreditation of SWD service providers and services.
  • Conducts assessment and evaluation of pilot quality assurance strategies, applicability of social welfare standards and social work interventions as basis for the development and enrichment of regulatory policies, guidelines and SWD standards.
  • Organizes and conducts consultations with government and non-government entities aimed at developing or enhancing SWD standards, quality assurance policies and guidelines.
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to execute standards and projects
  • Provides technical assistance to service intermediaries
  • Provides practical and evidence-based inputs and recommendations on proposed legislations and guidelines.
  • Conducts team and stakeholders meetings to evaluate standards, procedures and strategies, enabling continuous improvement of SWD services.

Social Welfare Officer IV

Department of Social Welfare and Development
06.1998 - 05.2000
  • Coordinates and manages trainings and other capability building activities of the Department for internal personnel and external service providers;
  • Develops training proposals and modules for internal personnel and external service providers;
  • Manages the scholarship program of the Department for its human resource;
  • Coordinates participation of the Department’s human resource in local and international capability building and scholarship programs;
  • Formulates guidelines in the implementation of scholarship and other capability building programs of the Department;
  • Provides technical assistance to DSWD Field Offices, local government units and non-government agencies/entities in the management of training programs.

Senior Social Welfare Analyst / Social Welfare Officer III

Department of Social Welfare and Development
02.1990 - 06.1998
  • Develops and formulates audit design and instruments;
  • Conducts periodic audit of social welfare and development programs and services;
  • Interprets preliminary findings of program/service audit;
  • Analyzes program/service audit findings and submits recommendations for the use of Social Welfare Project Supervisor in their consultative functions and in the development of interventions, policies and procedures, standards and guidelines;
  • Conducts audit of pilot projects of the Bureau;
  • Analyzes regional data on social situation of children and youth, and recommends development of relevant social welfare services and interventions;
  • Conducts assessment and evaluation of social welfare programs/services and intervention undertaken by local government social welfare departments and non-governmental agencies;
  • Collects research findings on social welfare problems and related literature for action research by the Social Welfare Project Supervisor;
  • Conducts assessment of social work agencies for the issuance of License to Operate as such;
  • Conducts accreditation assessment of social welfare and development services over which the Bureau is concerned;
  • Analyzes licensing and accreditation assessment findings and recommends issuance or non-issuance of Certificate of License to Operate/Accreditation and actions towards compliance to standards.
  • Writes and submits accurate and timely report to the Director on audit or assessment findings with recommendations.

Tie-Up Project Coordinator for Luzon

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
05.1989 - 01.1990
  • Conducts survey/visit on the proposed Operasyon Balik – Paaralan (Back-to-School) project in Luzon;
  • Gathers data, makes assessment and corresponding recommendations for action on the proposal;
  • Develops comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
  • Elevates overall quality of projects by consistently monitoring progress and addressing issues proactively.
  • Maintains accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
  • Establishes and sustains feedback loop with clients post-project delivery, gathering insights that informed improvements in future projects.
  • Reports regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.

Research Assistant

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
07.1988 - 05.1989
  • Organizes research materials and documentations for the agency's reference.
  • Maintains open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
  • Documents activities of the agency.
  • Assists in conducting research and surveys on the Operasyon Balik-Paaralan (Back-to-School) program of the agency.
  • Assists in the preparation of the agency’s newsletter through lay-outing.
  • Conducts literature review on social welfare problems, particularly those related to education of children and youth for action research of the agency.
  • Conducts activities under special projects and fund campaigns in coordination with the offices of the ERDA President and the Executive Director.

Research Assistant

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
07.1988 - 05.1989
  • Documents the events organized by the agency.
  • Organizes research materials and reports as references in program development and implementation.
  • Assists in conducting research and surveys on the Operasyon Balik-Paaralan (Back-to-School) program of the agency.
  • Assists in the preparation of the agency’s newsletter through lay-outing.
  • Conducts literature review on social welfare problems, particularly those related to education of children and youth for action research of the agency.
  • Conducts activities under special projects and fund campaigns in coordination with the offices of the President (ERDA) and the Executive Director.

Direct Social Worker

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
07.1985 - 07.1988
  • Manages a caseload of at least 200 Educational Assistance Program (EAP) families, including conducting community survey as basis for rendering the services of the agency, locating, interviewing and screening elementary school drop-outs and their family for inclusion in the EAP, submission of list of drop-outs for approval and inclusion in the EAP.
  • Provides and/or refers EAP cases/families for psychological services, literacy services, financial and material assistance, Christian Community Life services, family life education, health services, capital loan assistance, and other services as needed.
  • Organizes, monitors and evaluates pre-school projects, social credit program, and community-based skills training.
  • Educates families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Coordinates with agencies, institutions and organizations that lend and/or enhance support to the implementation of the Foundation’s programs and services.
  • Conducts home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
  • Assists in program planning and policy-making by recommending measures as basis for formulation of policies.
  • Collaborates with schools to address students' social-emotional needs, payment of miscellaneous fees, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
  • Maintains accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
  • Enhances community outreach efforts for better service accessibility and increased program enrollment.
  • Supervises interns or junior staff members, providing direction on best practices in social work and contributing to their professional growth as practitioners.

Education

Master in Social Work - Graduate

Miriam College
Quezon City, Philippines
07-2022

Master's Program in Social Work, Clinical - 36 units

University of The Philippines
Quezon City, Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila
Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
04-1985

Skills

  • Social case management
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Critical analysis
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective documentation practices
  • Project coordination
  • Clear technical documentation
  • Practical fieldwork experience
  • Facilitating discussion groups

Accomplishments

    1. Presented research on Case Management of Children in Residential Care: Ensuring Children’s Permanence Placement during the IFSW-APASWE-PASWI Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines; November 6, 2025 and in a Unicef-sponsored “AKO PARA SA BATA” webinar on Breaking Barriers in Child Protection Service, Training and Research

    2. Wrote several standards and guidelines issued as Memo Circular or Administrative Order by the DSWD on adoption, foster care, residential care, SWD (social welfare and development) service delivery system, youth detention home, group home, community-based services, Gawad Paglilingkod sa Sambayanan (GAPAS or "Reap") Award (Award for Service Excellence).

    3. Earned recognition as second high-ranking performance for the Community Programs and Services Bureau (CPSB)

    4. Led the design and formulation of processes and service delivery on alternative child care through policy recommendations from regional and national consultation dialogues with stakeholders, including the Regional Trial Court Judges.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: Filipino
  • Religion: Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ)
  • Date of Birth: 4 September 1963
  • Nationality: Filipino
  • Marital Status: Widow

License

Philippine Social Work license since 1985, Rating of 83.4% in the Board Exam.

Timeline

Director III and Deputy Program Manager for Program Services and Interventions

Department of Social Welfare and Development
07.2024 - 07.2025

Project Development Officer V and Officer-In-Charge-Deputy Program Manager for Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
11.2022 - 07.2024

Director III and Deputy Program Manager for Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
03.2022 - 06.2022

OIC Deputy Program Manager for Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
06.2021 - 03.2022

Division Chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development
01.2019 - 06.2021

OIC-Bureau Director

Department of Social Welfare and Development
03.2018 - 01.2019

OIC Assistant Bureau Director and Concurrent Division Chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development
10.2015 - 03.2018

Officer In-Charge, Special Operations

Department of Social Welfare and Development
04.2015 - 10.2015

Division Chief

Department of Social Welfare and Development
01.2014 - 04.2015

Social Welfare Officer V

Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2006 - 12.2013

Social Welfare Officer IV

Department of Social Welfare and Development
05.2000 - 05.2006

Social Welfare Officer IV

Department of Social Welfare and Development
06.1998 - 05.2000

Senior Social Welfare Analyst / Social Welfare Officer III

Department of Social Welfare and Development
02.1990 - 06.1998

Tie-Up Project Coordinator for Luzon

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
05.1989 - 01.1990

Research Assistant

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
07.1988 - 05.1989

Research Assistant

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
07.1988 - 05.1989

Direct Social Worker

Educational Research and Development Assistance Fd.
07.1985 - 07.1988

Master in Social Work - Graduate

Miriam College

Master's Program in Social Work, Clinical - 36 units

University of The Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Pamantasan Ng Lungsod Ng Maynila

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