F.A.

Q in Organizing/Strengthening
Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children (BCPC)
Lifted from DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2002-121,
dated August 5, 2002 (Revised guidelines on the
organization & strengthening of the Local Council for the
Protection of Children (LCPC); DILG MC No 2008-126 (
Revised Guidelines in Monitoring the functionality of the
Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) at all
levels and for other purposes.

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What is BCPC? Who shall spearhead the organization of BCPC?

The BCPC is a council at the barangay level subsumed under
The Barangay Chairperson (Punong Barangay) may
appropriate existing committee of the Barangay spearhead the organization of the Barangay Council for the
Development Council. Protection of Children (BCPC). The DILG-Memorandum
Circular No. 2002-121 shall be the basis in organizing the
Why Organize BCPC? composition of BCPC.

The BCPC is organized to: Who shall compose the BCPC?

Ensure the survival, development, protection & participation (Based on DILG-MC 2002-121)
of children & youth at the barangay or community level.

Organized, effective & responsive community-based Chairperson : Punong Barangay
structure that will promote & guarantee the welfare, safety, Co-chair : to be elected by BCPC member
health, good moral environment, & wholesome Members :
development of children and youth in every barangay.
Barangay Kagawad (Chairperson on women &
family)
What are the legal bases for the organization of
Barangay Nutrition Scholar
BCPC?
Barangay Day Care Worker

Barangay Health Nurse/Midwife

Article 87 of P.D. 603 (Child & Youth Welfare Code) “ every
DepEd Principal/Teacher-in-charge
Barangay Council shall encourage the organization of a
Chief Tanod
Local Council for the Protection of Children.”
SK Chairperson

DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2002-121, dated August 5,
Children’s Representative
2002 (Revised guidelines on the organization &
PTCA President or his representative
strengthening of the Local Council for the Protection of
NGO/PO Representative
Children (LCPC) incorporating thereat Early Childhood Care
Other
& Development (ECCD) Coordinating Committees at the
Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay levels).

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What are the functions of the BCPC? Advocate for the passage of barangay resolution/ordinances
(Based on DILG-MC 2002-121) responsive to child-related issues and concerns and ensure the
inclusion of children’s program in the executive agenda.
The BCPC shall have the following functions: Protect and assist children in need of special protection (e.g.
abandoned, maltreated & dependents) and refer cases filed
Foster education of every child. against child abusers to proper agencies and institutions.
Take steps to prevent juvenile delinquency and assist parents of Monitoring situational reports on children & prepare quarterly
children with behavioral problems so that they can get expert updates including the implementation of children’s program &
advice. make recommendations to the City/Municipal CPC for
Adopt measures for health of children. consideration & nationwide application.
Conduct capability building projects to increase knowledge and Perform such other functions & other child related laws
skills in handling children’s program. especially in matters of child and parent’s education, health,
Encourage the proper performance of the duties and entertainment, etc.
responsibilities of parents, and provide learning opportunities
on the adequate rearing of children and positive parent-child What are the indicators of a functional BCPC?
relationship.
Promote wholesome entertainment in the community, Organization
especially in movie houses. o BCPC organized through a sanggunian resolution/ordinance
Prepare AWFP for children and recommend appropriations to o Composition in accordance with DILG MC No. 2002-121
the Sanggunian. Meetings
Provide coordinative linkages with other agencies & institutions o Regular Quarterly Meetings supported by minutes of
in the planning, monitoring & evaluation of plans for children. meetings
Establish and maintain database on children in the barangay. Policies,Plan and Budget
Advocate for the establishment and maintenance of o PPA’s provided with funding
playgrounds, Day Care Centers and other facilities necessary for o Annual Work and Financial Plan developed and
child & youth development. included in Local/ Annual Investment Plan of the
LGU

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 • At least 2 policies for each major child rights have been
developed and recommended Summary of BCPC Functions:
• Policies and Programs/projects/activities (PPA) are
evidenced/needs based/demand driven
P lan, promote & institutionalize child-friendly policies,
What are the roles of community leaders in programs & processes
organizing the BCPC?
R espond immediately to issues & concerns affecting
C -ouncil organizing children
H -ousehold & community studies O ptimize & mobilize local resources
I -nstitution building T rain, educate & mobilize community leaders & families.
L -ocalization of policies & programs E mpower & assist in organizing the children sector in the
D -evelopment planning community
R -esource mobilization C oordinate local initiatives for children
E -valuation and monitoring T est & replicate model programs to protect children
N -etworking & coordination S ystematic development management

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What needs to be followed up to ensure M/BCPC
*Functionality?

Organization of BCPC through a sanggunian resolution/ordinance

BCPC Organizational Structure/committees formed
BCPC Orientation on basic functions, CRC and related laws on
children
Regularly quarterly meetings conducted supported with minutes of
meetings
Update statistical profile of children and CNSP cases used as
information & agenda for action during meetings
Data on children utilized for planning of programs and activities for
children
Preparation of comprehensive annual work plan for children
Formulate resolutions or ordinances for the welfare of children
Monitoring for compliance to resolutions or ordinances
Quick Response Team/ Task Force regularly conducts surveillance
and monitor any illegal activities in the barangay that may affect the
safety and protection children

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