Republic of the Philippines

City Government of Tacloban

TANGGAPAN NG PUNONG BARANGAY
Barangay ____________
Tacloban City

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. __________

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING THE BARANGAY COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTIO OF CHILDREN (BCPC), 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 of the Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Acts, 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”

WHEREAS, Article 87 of the 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 (CWC) in drawing and implementing plans for the promotion of Child and Youth Welfare.” There is therefore a need to organize
LCPC not only in the Barangay but also in all other Local Government Units (LGUs), to ensure synchronization and integration of policies,
program and projects for children

WHEREAS, Section 15 of Republic Act 9344, also known as the Juvenile Justice 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 for strengthening and
implementation of the program 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 Executive to organize/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 of Tacloban to pursue program
and mechanism to ensure the protection and development of children.

WHEREFORE, I, ____________________________ the Punong Barangay, by virtue of the power vested in me by the law, I do
hereby order the creation of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children and its Diversion Committee with the following composition and
function to with;

Section 1. Composition of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children

Chairperson - Punong Barangay

Vice Chairperson - SK Chairperson

Members - Barangay Committee Chairperson on VAWC/ Committed on

women and children
- Barangay Child Development Worker
- Barangay Nutrition Scholar
- Barangay Service Point Officer
- Barangay Health Worker
- Barangay Health Nurse/Midwife
- Barangay Chief Tanod
- DepEd Principal/Teacher In-charge
- PTA President
- Child Representative
- Representative from the NGO’s/CO’s
concerned with the welfare of Children

Section 2. Barangay Council for the Protection of Children duties and functions

Child Welfare Code of the City of Tacloban also known as Ordinance No. 2019-13-03

 To foster education of every child of school age in the barangay;

 To encourage the proper performance of the duties of parents and provide learning opportunities on the adequate rearing of children
and on positive parent-child relationships;
 To report all cases of child abuse to the proper authorities;
 To protect and assist abandoned, maltreated and abuse children and facilitate resolution of cases filed against child abuser;
 To protect working children for abuse and exploitation;
 To take steps to prevent juvenile delinquency and assist parents with children with behavioral problem to get expert advice;
 To adopt measures to promote the health and nutrition status of children;
 To promote the opening and maintenance of playgrounds and daycare centers and other services that are necessary for child and youth
welfare;
 To coordinate the activities of organization devoted for the welfare of children and secure their cooperation;
 To promote wholesome entertainment in the community especially in movie houses, internet café;
 To assist parents whenever necessary in securing expert guidance counseling from the proper governmental or private welfare
agencies;
  To advocate for the passage of child-friendly ordinances in the barangay, city and provincial level in response to child related issues
and concern;
 To prepare the barangay plan of actions for children which addresses their needs in the community and ensure its integration into the
Barangay Development Plan and implementation by the barangay; and
 To submit quarterly barangay accomplishment reports of the implementation of the plan to the CCPC.
 To submit annual plan and accomplishment report to CCPC Secretariat.

DILG – MC 2002 -121

 Conduct capability building projects to increase the knowledge and skills in handling children’s program.
 Establish and maintain database on children in the barangay
 Monitoring situational reports on children and prepare quarterly updates including the implementation of children’s program and make
recommendations to the City Council for the Protection of Children for consideration and nationwide application
 Perform such other functions and other child related laws especially in matters of child and parent’s education, health, entertainment,
etc.

Section 3. the Diversion at the Katarungan 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 Officers

- Barangay Kagawad (Chairperson of the Committee on Children, Women and Family)
-Member of the Lupong Tagapamayapa
- Member of Barangay Council For the Protection of Children;
- Chief Tanod;
- Member Task Force on Child and Youth Development in the Barangay;
- NGOs/Cos Representative
- PTA President; and
- Representative of a faith-based organization

Section 4. Formulation and Supervision of the Diversion Program at the Barangay Level

- The diversion program at the Katarungan Pambarangay Level shall be formulated by the Diversion Committee
- The supervision of the Diversion Program at this level shall be done by the Punong Barangay, with the assistance for the
BCPC.
- AS a form of monitoring, the members of the BCPC and the community volunteers to be designated by the BCPC, may
conduct house visits with the child and the parents or guardians, in order to monitor the child’s progress in the Diversion
Program and ensure compliance with the Contract of Diversion. This may be done in consultation and collaboration with
the LSWDO.

Section 5. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. Any Executive Order, Office Order or in parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby deemed repealed
or modified accordingly.

Done this _______2024 in Barangay _________ in the City of Tacloban, Philippines.

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Punong Barangay