Republic of the Philippines

PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

Municipality of Dumingag
TANGGAPAN NG PUNONG BARANGAY
Barangay ______________
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AN EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING THE BARANGAY DIVERSION COMMITTEE, ITS

COMPOSITION AND SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

WHEREAS, Section 17 Republic Act 7160, also known as the Local Government Code,
mandates that the Barangay shall endeavor to provide for an effective and efficient provision of
basic services and facilities which includes programs and projects for children and youth
welfare.

WHEREAS, Section 17 Republic Act 7610, otherwise known as the 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 Council for the Protection of Children’s”

WHEREAS, Article 87 of Presidential Decree (PD) 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
(WC) in drawing and implementing plans for the promotion of Child and Youth Welfare. There is
therefore a need to organized LCPC not only in Barangays but also in all other Local
Government Units (LGUs), to ensure synchronization and integration of policies, programs and
projects for Children;

WHEREAS, Section 15 of Republic Act 9344, also known as the Juvenile Justice and
Welfare act of 2006, mandates the LGUs to establish Local Council for the protection of
Children and allocate one percent (1%) of their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for
strengthening and implementation of programs and projects of the said council; and section 46
the Organization of Diversion Committee to assist the authority implementing the diversion in
identifying the appropriate programs for the CICL and the family;

WHEREAS, DILG Memorandum Circular 2002-121 dated August 5,2002 enjoins all Local
Chief Executives to organized/re-organize their Respective Local Council for the Protection of
Children;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No.2019-13-03 also known as Child Welfare Code of

the City Tacloban to pursue programs and mechanism to ensure the protection and
development of Children;

NOW THEREFORE, I __________________, Punong Barangay of

Barangay________________, By virtue of the powers vested in me by law. I do hereby order
the creation of the Barangay Diversion Committee with the following composition and functions
to with.
Section :1 The Diversion at the Katarungang Pambarangay level shall be managed by a Diversion
committee, the composition may include, but not be limited to the following.

Chairperson:_____________________
Punong Barangay

Members:________________________
Local Social Welfare and Development Officer

______________________________________
Barangay, Kagawad (Chairwoman of the Committee on Children Women and Family)

_____________________________
Member of Lupong Tagapamayapa

_______________________________________
Barangay, Council for the Protection of Children
Sangguniang Kabataan Council

__________________
Barangay Chief Tanod

_________________________________________________
Task Force on Child and Youth Development in the Barangay
Sangguniang Kabataan Councilor

_________________
NGO Representative
_______________________________________
PTA President of Cabalawan Elementary School

__________________________________________
Representative of Faith Based organization

Section:2 Formulation and Supervision of the Diversion Program at the Barangay level;

* The Diversion program at the Katarungang Pambarangay level shall be formulated by the
Diversion.
* The supervision of the Diversion Program at the level shall be done at the Punong Barangay with
the assistance of the BCPC.

* As a form monitoring the members of the BCPC and the community volunteers to guardian, in
the order to monitor the child’s progress in the Diversion Program and ensure compliance with Contract
of Diversion. This may be done in consultation and in collaboration with CSWDO.

Done this 4th day of November 2020 at Barangay __________________, Dumingag, Zamboanga del
Sur.

APPROVED BY:
HON. EDUARDO EMPHASIS
Barangay Captain