THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has justified its cease and desist order (CDO) against a child care facility based in Mexico, Pampanga, saying it was in keeping with its official duty to protect and promote social welfare and development.
DSWD assistant secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao issued the statement in defense of the CDO issued against the New Life Baptist Church for alleged child abuse violations, unsafe work environment, and lack of registration certificate, license to operate, and failure to adhere to accreditation standards.
Dumlao said DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian issued the 30-day CDO on Wednesday, Aug. 13, amid mounting complaints against the facility.
The complaints also involved alleged physical, verbal, and psychological abuse, presence of fire hazards, mismanagement of funds, and improper case management, Dumlao said.
