Republic of the Philippines
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Pasil, Kalinga
Barangay
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OFFICE OF THE PUNONG BARANGAY
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.
Series of
ORGANIZING THE BARANGAY COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN (BCPC)
WHEREAS, REPUBLIC Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against
Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) provides for stronger deterrence
and special protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination, and its
corresponding penalties;
WHEREAS, Article 359 and 360 of the Civil Code of the Philippines provides
that “the government shall establish Councils for the protection of children”;
WHEREAS, Article 87 of Presidential Decree 603 (Children and Youth Welfare
Code) states that, “every Barangay Council shall encourage the organization of a
Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and shall coordinate with the
Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) in drawing and implementing plans for the
promotion of child and youth welfare”;
WHEREAS, RA 8980 otherwise known as the Early Childhood Care and
Development (ECCD) Act promulgates a comprehensive policy and national system
for children 0-6 years old. Section 8 (d) of said law requires the organization of
National ECCD Coordinating Council (ECCDCC)and coordinating committees at all
levels except in the barangay where the BCPC already exists.
WHEREAS, the LCPC and the ECCD have the same objectives, both shall
function as one to avoid confusion and duplication of similar councils/committees in
the LGUs. The LCPC shall be the umbrella organization for all programs on children
and the ECCD Coordinating Committee shall be one of the committees under it.
NOW, THEREFORE, I , Punong Barangay of
Barangay , Pasil, Kalinga, by virtue of the
powers vested in me by law do hereby organize the Barangay Council for the
Protection of Children (BCPC) as follows:
Section 1. Composition. The Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children is hereby organized to be constituted as follows:
Chairman :
Punong Barangay
Members :
Brgy. Kagawad,
Chair on Women and Family:
Brgy Nutrition Scholar:
Barangay Day Care Worker:
Brgy Health Nurse/Midwife:
Brgy Health Worker:
DepEd Principal/TIC:
Chief Tanod:
SK Chairman:
Children’s Representative:
PTA Pres / Representative:
NGO/PO Representative:
Section 2. Functions. The Barangay Council for the Protection of Children
shall exercise the following functions:
1. Foster education of every child;
2. Take steps to prevent juvenile delinquency and assist parents of
children with behavioral problems;
3. Adopt measures for the health of children;
4. Conduct capability-building projects to increase knowledge and skills in
handling children’s programs;
5. Encourage the proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of
parents, and provide learning opportunities on the adequate rearing of
children and positive parent-child relationship;
6. Promote wholesome entertainment in the community, especially in
movie houses;
7. Prepare Annual Work and Financial Plan (AWFP) for children and
recommend appropriation to the sanggunian;
8. Provide coordinative linkages with other agencies and institutions in
the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of plans for children;
9. Establish and maintain database on children in the barangay;
10.Advocate for the establishment and maintenance of playgrounds, day
care centers, and other facilities for child and youth development;
11. Advocate for the passage of barangay resolutions/ordinances
responsive to child-related issues and concerns and ensure the
inclusion of children’s program in the executive agenda;
12.Protect and assist children in need of special protection, and refer
cases filed against child abusers to proper agencies;
13.Monitor situational reports on children, prepare quarterly updates; and
14.Perform such other functions and other child related laws especially in
matters of child and parent education, health, entertainment, etc.
Section 3. Funding Support. Funding support for the Barangay Council for
the Protection of Children shall be charged against the fund of the Barangay
Government subject to availability of funds and to the usual accounting and
auditing rules and regulations.
Let copies hereof be furnished to all concerned for information, reference,
and guidance.
Done in Barangay , Pasil, Kalinga, Philippines this __ day of
___________, 2018.
Punong Barangay
