Also recognized was Ms. Wilhelmina “Minnie” Dacanay, KBF’s beloved Case Management Consultant and a deeply respected figure in the ACCAP network. At 89 years old, Mam Minnie remains active in mentoring social workers at KBF—a rare and inspiring example of lifelong dedication to the profession.
With decades of experience in case management, child welfare, and organizational capacity-building, she has shaped the lives and careers of countless social workers across the country. Her gentle wisdom, steadfast values, and nurturing spirit continue to guide the next generation of professionals.
Mam Minnie’s recognition is more than a celebration of years served—it is a powerful reminder that passion for service does not retire. She is living proof that one’s legacy is built not just by accomplishments, but by the lives touched along the way.
Honoring Service, Inspiring Generations
The awards were personally presented by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who expressed heartfelt gratitude for the honorees’ enduring impact on the social work profession and the Filipino community.
This year’s celebration of Filipino Social Workers’ Day served as both a recognition of individual excellence and a reaffirmation of the values that bind the profession—compassion, integrity, service, and a shared commitment to nation-building.
For KBF and ACCAP, the honors received by Ms. Bunao and Ms. Dacanay reflect not only organizational pride, but also a legacy of service that continues to ripple outward.
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