Section 21REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9432 April 11, 2007, Sec./Art. 21

Human Resources Development. - The DSWD shall conduct a periodic human resource development and management study in the following areas:

(a) Adequate facilities and resources to render quality social service to the clientele;

(b) Opportunities for public social workers to grow professionally and to develop their potentials and experience a sense of worth and dignity in their work;

(c) Mechanisms for democratic consultations;

(d) Staffing patterns and standards of social work to ensure that the clients receive quality care;

(e) Upgrading of working conditions, reclassification of positions and salaries of public social workers to correct the disparity vis-a-vis other professions.

(f) Allocation of funds for the participation of public social workers in seminars, conferences, conventions and similar activities as part of their continuing professional growth.