THE LOCAL COUNCIL

FOR THE PROTECTION

OF CHILDREN (LCPC)
 LOCAL COUNCIL FOR
THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN (LCPC)

A council organized in all levels

(province, city, municipality and
barangay) that serves as the umbrella
organization for children’s concerns.
 LOCAL COUNCIL FOR
THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN (LCPC)

An institutional mechanism in the LGUs

that advocates child rights, plans and
initiates/recommends interventions and
monitor children’s programs and projects
in the locality. (DILG MC 2012-120)
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK
 Civil Code of the Philippines
(1949), Articles 359 – 360

“Government shall establish Councils

for the Protection of Children.”
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 Presidential Decree No. 603 (1974) –

The Child and Youth Welfare Code,
Article 87
Every Barangay Council shall encourage the
organization of a Local Council for the
Protection of Children and shall coordinate
with the Council for the Welfare of
Children and Youth in drawing and
implementing plans for the promotion of
child welfare.
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 DILG Memorandum Circular No.

2002-121

Revised Guidelines on the Organization

and Strengthening of the LCPC
Incorporating Thereat Early Childhood
Care Development Coordinating
Committee (ECCDCC) at the Barangay
Level per RA 8980, Section 8 (b, c, and
d).
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK
 DILG Memorandum Circular No.
2002-121
The LCPC and ECCDCC 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 ECCDCC shall be one of the
committees under it.
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 DILG Memorandum Circular No.

2002-121

• Barangay ECCD Coordinating Committee -

The Barangay Council for the Protection
of Children (BCPC), created under
Presidential Decree 603, shall also
function as the Barangay ECCD
Coordinating Committee.
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 DILG Memorandum Circular No.

2002-121
The BCPC shall be responsible for the
proper and effective implementation of
public ECCD programs and maintenance of
database system at the barangay level.

Pursuant to this, all barangays shall organize

BCPCs in their respective areas.
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 DILG Memorandum Circular No.

2002-121

Encourages the LGUs to organized /

reorganized their respective LCPCs pursuant
to Republic Act Nos. 4881 and 8980, and
Presidential Decree No. 603 as amended.

Provides for the composition and functions of

LCPC.
 COMPOSITION
(Province, City/Municipal Level)
Chairperson: Provincial Governor/
City/Municipal Mayor
Co-Chairperson: (to be designated by the LCE)

Members: - Sangguniang Panlalawigan

/Panlungsod/Bayan Member
(Chairperson on Women,
Children and Family)

- DILG Provincial Director /

City/Municipal Field Officer
 COMPOSITION
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

Members: - Provincial/City/Municipal
Social Welfare and
Development Officer

- Provincial/City/Municipal
Labor and Employment
Officer
 COMPOSITION
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

Members: - Provincial/City/Municipal
Planning and Development
Officer
- Provincial/City/Municipal
Budget Officer
- Provincial/City/Municipal
Health Officer
- Provincial/City/Municipal
Treasurer
 COMPOSITION
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

Members: - Provincial/City/Municipal
Treasurer

- Provincial/City/Municipal
Nutrition Officer

- DepEd Division
Superintendent/District
Supervisor
 COMPOSITION
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

Members: - Provincial PNP

Director/Chief of Police

- Provincial/City/Municipal
SK Federation President

- Province/City/Municipal
Liga ng mga Barangay
President
 COMPOSITION
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

Members: - City/Municipal Parent-

Teacher Association (PTA)
President

- Child Representative

- NGO Representatives and

others
 FUNCTIONS
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

1. Plan, promote and institutionalize

child friendly policies, programs and
projects;

2. Respond immediately to issues and

concerns affecting children;

3. Optimize and mobilize local

resources;
 FUNCTIONS
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

4. Train, educate and mobilize

community leaders and families;
5. Empower and assist in organizing
the children sector in the
community;
6. Coordinate local initiatives for
children including linkages and
networking with other agencies and
institutions;
 FUNCTIONS
(Province, City/Municipal Level)

7. Test and replicate model programs

to protect children; and

8. Systematize development
management including the
establishment and maintenance of
database for children.
 COMPOSITION
(Barangay Level)

Chairperson: Punong Barangay

Co-Chairperson: (to be elected by the BCPC
members among themselves)

Members: - Barangay Kagawad

(Chairperson on Women,
Children and Family)

- Barangay Nutrition Scholar

 COMPOSITION
(Barangay Level)

Members: - Barangay Health

Nurse/Midwife

- Barangay Kagawad
(Chairperson on Women,
Children and Family)

- Barangay Nutrition Scholar

 COMPOSITION
(Barangay Level)

Members: - Barangay Health

Nurse/Midwife
- Barangay Day Care
Worker
- PTA President or his/her
Representative
- NGO/PO Representative
Others
 FUNCTIONS
(Barangay Level)

1. Foster education of every child;

2. Take steps to prevent juvenile

delinquency & assist parents of children
with behavioral problems so that they can
get expert advice;
 FUNCTIONS
(Barangay Level)

3. Adopt measures for the health of

children;

4. Conduct capability building projects to

increase knowledge and skills in handling
children’s program;
 FUNCTIONS
(Barangay Level)

5. Encourage the proper performance of

the duties & responsibilities of parents,
& provide learning opportunities on the
adequate rearing of children & positive
parent-child relationship;

6. Promote wholesome entertainment in

the community, especially in movie
houses;
 FUNCTIONS
(Barangay Level)

7. Prepare Annual Work & Financial

Plan (AWFP) for children and
recommend appropriations to the
Sanggunian;
8. Provide coordinative linkages with
other agencies & institutions in the
planning, monitoring & evaluation of
plans for children;
 FUNCTIONS
(Barangay Level)

9. Establish & maintain database on

children in the barangay;

10. Advocate for the establishment &

maintenance of playgrounds, day care
centers & other facilities necessary
for child & youth development;
 FUNCTIONS
(Barangay Level)

11. Advocate for the passage of barangay

resolutions/ordinances responsive to
child- related issues & concerns &
ensure the inclusion of children’s
program in the executive agenda;
 FUNCTIONS
(Barangay Level)

12. Protects & assist children in need of

special protection & refer cases filed
against child abusers to proper
agencies/institutions; and

13. Monitor situational reports on

children & prepare quarterly updates
including the implementation of
children’s program.
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

DILG MC No. 2012-07

“ALLOCATION OF 1% OF IRA
FOR THE STRENGTHENING AND
MPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAMS,
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE
LOCAL COUNCILS FOR THE
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN (LCPC)
PER SECTION 15 OF RA 9344”
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION
• Provided the list of PPAs that can be
funded by the 1% of Internal Revenue
Allotment for strengthening of the
LCPC:
 Preparation of:
a) Annual Work and Financial Plan
b) Local Development Plan for Children
c) Local Investment Plan for Children
d) Local Code for Children
FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

e) Local State of Children’s Report

f) Children’s Profile
g) Responsive ordinances and policies
on children
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

 Conduct of:

a) Advocacy on the rights of children

b) Capacity building for all stakeholders
on children
c) Regular and special meetings of the
Council
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

 Establishment, maintenance and

updating of database on children

 Assistance to Children in Need of

Special Protection and referral of
cases filed against child abusers

 Development of advocacy materials

on children
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

 Installation of a Local Information

System on children’s situation
 Documentation of good practice/s on
children
 Monitoring of the enforcement of
national and local laws on children
and assessment of PPAs on children
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

• LGUs may increase allocation for the

LCPC from the 1% requirement of
RA 9344 to ensure that all plans for
children are provided with funds and
implemented.
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

• Encouraged LGUs to outsource funds to

engage in partnership with private
organizations, establishments and
entities that provide financial assistance
for the implementation of LCPC
programs, projects and activities.
 FUND SOURCING AND
MOBILIZATION

• PPAs may be charged against the 20%

Development Fund of the LGUs as
mandated by Section 287 of the Local
Government Code, particularly in the
realization of the goals for social
development of the community.
FUNCTIONALITY
INDICATORS
OF LCPC

(DILG MC 2008-126)
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 DILG Memorandum Circular No.

2005-07

Guidelines in Monitoring the

Functionality of the Local Council for
the Protection of Children (LCPC) at
All Levels and for Other Purposes.
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 DILG Memorandum Circular 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
 LEGAL FRAMEWORK

 DILG Memorandum Circular No.

2008-126

• Provided the indicator to identify

the level a functional LCPC.
• Conducted annually, every 1st
quarter of every year.
• Period to be assessed shall be the
preceding year.
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC

• ORGANIZATIONS (10%)

The LCPC must be organized in all LGU

levels in accordance with DILG MC 2002-
121 or the Revised Guidelines on the
Organization and Strengthening of the
LCPCs incorporating thereat ECCD
Coordinating Committees at the local levels.
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC

FUNCTIONALITY INDICATORS OF
LCPC

 Organization - 10%
 Meetings - 10%
 Policies, Plans & Budget - 30%
 Accomplishments - 50%
_________________

Total 100%
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC

• MEETINGS (10%)

The LCPC shall conduct regular quarterly

meetings and special meetings when
necessary.
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC

• MEETINGS (10%)

The meetings conducted shall be

supported by Minutes of Meetings duly
signed by the Secretariat Head and the
attendees with attendance sheet to be
attached.
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC
• POLICIES, PLANS AND, BUDGET (30%)
a) Policies

 Executive issuances and legislative actions

on child’s rights.
 Shall be formulated and recommended for
executive or legislative action through
LCPC resolutions. Database for children
shall be established in coming up with
these policies.
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC

• POLICIES, PLANS AND, BUDGET (30%)

b) Plans

 The LCPC shall pass a resolution

adopting the PPAs on children for
integration to the LGU development
plan.
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC

• POLICIES, PLANS AND, BUDGET (30%)

c) Budget
LCPC’s Annual Work and Financial Plan
(AWFP) shall be submitted to the LGU
concerned before schedule of budget
preparation to ensure funding of the
Council’s PPAs.
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS (50%)
a) Activities undertaken showing the
implementation of the LCPC AWFP.

b) State of the Children Report (SCR)

delivered by the Local Chief Executive
(LCE) during Children’s Month
Celebration in of every year
(Situational Analysis on Children).
 INDICATORS IN
MONITORING THE
FUNCTIONALITY OF LCPC
• ACCOMPLISHMENTS (50%)
c) Documentation of accomplishment

d) Accomplishments included in the State

of Local Address (SOLA)

e) Other Child 21 related activities

initiated/undertaken by the LCPC not
reflected in the Council’s Plan
 LEVEL OF LCPC
FUNCTIONALITY

Level of Functionality of LCPC

 Basic - 1-20%
 Progressive - 21-50%
 Mature - 51-79%
 Ideal - 80-100%
 LEVEL OF LCPC
FUNCTIONALITY

 BASIC (20% and below)

Satisfied the requirements for organization

and/or meetings.
 LEVEL OF LCPC
FUNCTIONALITY

 PROGRESSIVE (21-50%)

Aside the requirements from organization

and meetings, it also satisfied the
requirements for any sub-indicators under
Policies, Plans and Budget or
Accomplishments or vice versa.
 LEVEL OF LCPC
FUNCTIONALITY

 MATURE (51-79%)

Satisfies the requirements for organization

and meetings, and any of the sub-
indicators for Policies, Plans and Budget
or Accomplishments or vice versa.
 LEVEL OF LCPC
FUNCTIONALITY

 IDEAL (80-100%)

Satisfies the requirements for all the

indicators of a functional LCPC.
 Our children
are our future.

What we do for
them today, will
result in quality
human
resources of
our country
tomorrow.