Announcement

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January 15 to 19, 2015 have been declared special non-working days in view of the visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines. During this period the ICAB office will be closed. We will begin normal operations on January 20, 2015.

Vacancy for New Set of Board Members for the Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB)

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General criteria for the selection of the new set of Board members are:

The Board shall be selected primarily on the requirements provided for by Section 5 of RA 8043: “Composition of the Board. — The Board shall be composed of the Secretary of the Department as ex officio Chairman, and six (6) other members to be appointed by the President for a nonrenewable term of six (6) years: Provided, That there shall be appointed one (1) psychiatrist or psychologist, two (2) lawyers who shall Continue reading →

For Victims of Typhoon Yolanda

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The Intercountry Adoption Board is coordinating the collection of stuffed toys for distribution to the children in Tacloban City and other affected areas. It is a small contribution but it may help the young traumatized children have something to hug at this time. You may drop off the stuffed toys at 2 Chicago corner Ermin Garcia Streets, Cubao Quezon City and call us at 7219781. Other details will be posted at www.icab.gov.ph

DSWD and ICAB Launch “Love Sees Beyond Differences” An Adoption Advocacy Campaign

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DSWD Undersecretary Parisya H. Taradji addresses members of media during the press conference to formally launch the Adoption Advocacy Campaign and “I Love You Anak” Song by Mr. Ogie Alcasid.

Also present during the media launch were (from left) Ms. Cecile Velez of McCann Erickson, Mr. Rafael S. Tinio, board member of the Inter-Country Adoption Board (ICAB); Mr. John Boren, president of Adoptive Families Foundation; Senator Pia Cayetano and Mr. Alcasid.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Inter-country Adoption Board (ICAB) and McCann Erickson launched Thursday, November 29, their Advocacy Campaign on Adoption entitled, “Love Sees Beyond Differences.”
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