“To provide social protection and promote the rights and welfare of the poor, vulnerable and disadvantage individuals, families and communities by contributing to poverty alleviation and promoting empowerment through social welfare and development (SWD) policies, programs, projects and services implemented with or through local government units, non government organization, other government offices and other members of civil society.”

“A society where poor, vulnerable and disadvantage individuals, families and communities are empowered for an improved quality of life.”