DSWD calls on parents to claim abandoned kids

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) is calling on the public to help locate the parents and relatives of the minors.

A newborn baby boy identified as Joseph Francisco Gerra was found on May 22, 2011 at 4:45 a.m. inside the male comfort room of St. Joseph Church in Mandaue City.

Cherry Love Bastante was born on July 18, 2011 to Margie A. Bastante in Kinasang-an, Cebu City. She was referred to the DSWD-7 four days after her birth.

Parents and relatives are requested to see social workers Grenadier Noel and Sheba Dabon at the DSWD-7 office on M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City, with contact number 233-8779.

Failure of the parties to appear or claim the children within the period of two months will subject the children for administrative abandonment proceedings at the DSWD Central Office.

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