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Province of Romblon
MUNICIPALITY OF CONCEPCION
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WHEREAS, to ensure the rights and welfare of each LGU is encourage to organize a Local
Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC);
WHEREAS, LCPC serves as the umbrella organization for all children’s concern in all levels
of LGU;
WHEREAS, to promote a child-friendly environment in the LGU, the MCPC shall be up to
date, to suit the needs of the children;
NOW, THEREFORE, I HON. MEDRITO F. FABREAG JR., Municipal Mayor of Municipality of
Concepcion, Romblon, do hereby order and direct the following:
Section 1. COMPOSITION. The Municipal Council for the Protection of Children shall be:
Section 2. FUNCTIONS: The MPDC roles, responsibilities and functions are follows:
1. Plan, promote and institutionalized child-friendly policies, programs and projects;
2. Respond immediately to issues and concerns affecting children;
3. Optimize and mobilize local resources;
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;
7. Test and replicate model programs to protect children;
8. Systematize development management including the establishment and
maintenance and database for children;
9. Recommend local legislation promoting child survival, protection, participation
and development;
10. Conduct capability building programs to enhance knowledge and skills in
handling children’s program;
11. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program for LCPC; and
12. Perform such functions as provided for the ECCD and other related laws.
Section 5. FUNDING
The funding shall be provided by the Municipal Government to support the program.