Guidebook On The Localization of The Comprehensive Emergency Program For Children

Guidebook for the Localization of the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children
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LIST OF ACRONYM
AFP Armed Forces of the Philippines LDC Local Development Council
AIP Annual Investment Program LDP Local Development Plan
ARMM Autonomous Region in Muslim LDRRMC Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Mindanao Management Council
BCPC Barangay Council for the Protection of LDRRMO Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
Children Management Office/Officer
CEDAW Convention for the Elimination of LDRRMF Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
All Forms of Discrimination Against Management Fund
Women LDRRMP Local Disaster Risk Reduction and
CEPC Comprehensive Emergency Program Management Plan
for Children LFC Local Finance Committee
CFS Child-Friendly Spaces LGU Local Government Unit
CHED Commission on Higher Education Local Local Comprehensive Emergency
CDP Comprehensive Development Plan CEPC Program for Children
CRC Convention on the Rights of the Child LPDO Local Planning and Development
Office
CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities LSWDO Local Social Welfare and
Development Officer
CSO Civil Society Organization
MC Memorandum Circular
CWC Council for the Welfare of Children
MOP Manual of Operations
DepEd Department of Education
NHA National Housing Authority
DENR Department of Environment and Natural
Resources NIAC National Inter-Agency Committee
DILG Department of the Interior and Local NNC National Nutrition Council
Government OCD Office of Civil Defense
DND Department of National Defense OUSC Orphaned, Unaccompanied, and Separated
DOH Department of Health Children
DOST Department of Science and Technology PD Presidential Decree
DPWH Department of Public Works and PNP Philippine National Police
Highways PPA Program, Project, and Activity
DRRM Disaster Risk Reduction and Management PSA Philippine Statistical Authority
DSWD Department of Social Welfare and RA Republic Act
Development
SB Sanggunian Bayan
EC Evacuation Center
SCP Save the Children Philippines
ELA Executive Legislative Agenda
SP Sanggunian Panlalawigan
EO Executive Order
SP Sanggunian Panlungsod
IACAT Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking
TWG Technical Working Group
IP Indigenous Population
WASH Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
IRR Implementing Rules and Regulations
UN United Nations
LCE Local Chief Executive
UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund
LCPC Local Council for the Protection of
Children
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The Guidebook on the Localization of the Comprehensive

Emergency Program for Children supplements the Department of
the Interior and Local Government Memorandum Circular 2018-96
dated November 9, 2018 on the Guidelines on the Localization
of the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children (CEPC)
of Republic Act No. 10821, otherwise known as the Children’s
Emergency Relief and Protection Act (RA 10821) (Annex 1).
The Guidebook articulates the legal bases and the related

international treaties and charters on children’s rights and
humanitarian standards. It describes the National Comprehensive
Emergency Program for Children, its vision, expected results,
and strategic actions for each of its eight (8) components. More
importantly, it provides a step-by-step process guide in the The Philippines is located in the Circum-Pacific seismic belt and the West Pacific
development of a Local Comprehensive Emergency Program for basin which makes it prone and exposed to natural hazards. Typhoons, storm surges,
Children and its integration to Local Disaster Risk Reduction and floods, droughts (El Nino effect), volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides are
Management Plan and Fund, and other local plans. among the most common natural hazards in the country. During disaster and other
emergency situations, children are among the most vulnerable members of the population.
They are at higher risk to diseases and deaths, and, worst affected by food insecurity,
disrupted schooling, homelessness, and separation from families.
Who is primarily responsible for the

safety and protection of children?
While it is the primary responsibility of otherwise known as the Local Government
parents to ensure the safety and protection Code of 1991, Local Government Units
The Guidebook is intended mainly for the use of Local of their children, as provided for in the Civil (LGUs) are mandated to ensure the
Government Units and related interagency councils, DILG regional Code and Family Code, the State has the general welfare of their constituents and
and field offices, and other stakeholders. obligation, under the 1987 Constitution,to to provide basic social services, among
• Local Chief Executives - Provincial Governors, City and defend the rights of children to assistance, others, for the care of abandoned minors,
Municipal Mayors, Punong Barangays including the proper care and nutrition, abused children, juvenile delinquents,
• ARMM Regional Governor, DILG ARMM Regional Secretary special protection from all forms of neglect, drug dependents, and other needy and
• DILG Regional Directors/Field Officers abuse, cruelty, and exploitation, and other disadvantaged persons, particularly
• Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils conditions prejudicial to their development. children and youth below eighteen (18)
• Local Councils for the Protection of Children Pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 7160, years of age.
• Other Stakeholders
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Children are most vulnerable, at higher risk, and worst affected

Is there a law that is specific for addressing the needs
by both natural and human-induced calamities and disasters
of children in emergency situations?
Republic Act No. 10821, otherwise known as the Children’s Emergency Relief and
Protection Act was passed in 2016. It stipulates the following:
• sets the standards of accountability to children, for their Section 4A of RA 10821
protection and provision of their needs before, during, directed the formulation
and after a disaster of a Comprehensive DISRUPTED HOMELESSNESS
DEATHS VIOLENCE, ABUSE
• promotes children’s rights to survival, development, and Emergency Program SCHOOLING AND SEPARATION
AND EXPLOITATION
protection, and participation, as enshrined in the United for Children which was
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child finalized in 2018 after
• calls upon the Philippine Government, in partnership with the issuance of the
non-state actors, to ensure that an enabling environment Implementing Rules and
and condition for children to survive and develop, amid a Regulations of the law.
disaster, is fostered DISEASE
OUTBREAKS MALNUTRITION & FOOD
What is the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children? UNDER-NUTRITION INSECURITY
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The Comprehensive Emergency recovery once a local or national state of
Program for Children (CEPC) is the guiding calamity is declared. A myriad of issues affecting children
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document that articulates the salient features of The CEPC is comprised of eight (8) before, during, and after disasters, therefore,
RA 10821. The CEPC is the basis for handling components which are described in detail in requires a comprehensive and inclusive
disasters and other emergency situations Annex II. The expected outcomes, strategic approach to child-centered disaster risk
to protect children, pregnant and lactating actions, and outputs for each of the component reduction.
mothers, and to support their immediate are illustrated in Chapter II.
Are the national laws consistent with
Why was a specific law and program for children in emergency situations crafted international treaties, humanitarian
when a comprehensive policy on disaster risk reduction and management is standards, and principles for the
already in place? protection of children affected by
calamities and disasters?
RA10121, otherwise known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, is
a comprehensive, all-hazardsl egal instrument that provides for abroad multi-sector and interagency RA 10121 and RA 10821 are consistent
National Disaster Risk Management Framework and a National Disaster Risk Management Plan. with United Nations treaties and other
related international instruments that uphold • most widely ratified and
WHEREAS humanitarian standards and principles under comprehensive human rights
RA10121, otherwise known as the Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act, was passed normal conditions and in responding to treaty in history that embodies
specifically to protect the fundamental rights of children and provide for their emergency relief and emergency situations. social, economic, cultural, civil
protection before,during, and after a disaster or calamity. and political rights of all children
• Convention on the Rights of the Child • four CRC foundation principles:
(CRC) non-discrimination, best
RA 10121 • Humanitarian Charter and Minimum
RA 10821 interest of the child, right to
• promotes the development of capacities Standards in Humanitarian Response life, survival, and development,
in disaster management at the individual, • provides emergency relief and protection for • Children’s Charter for Disaster Risk and
children when they are gravely threatened and respect for the views of the
organisational, and institutional levels at Reduction child
national and local levels or are endangered by circumstances that
• Convention on the Elimination of All
• calls for mainstreaming of disaster affect their survival and normal development
Forms of Discrimination Against Women
risk reduction in physical and land-use • mandates the national and local
(CEDAW)
planning, budget, infrastructure, education, governments to formulate a Comprehensive
Emergency Program for Children • Convention on the Rights of Persons
health, environment, housing, and other with Disabilities (CRPD)
sector
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What are the components of the CEPC and their expected outcomes?
The CEPC has eight (8) equally important components, and together with their respective
expected outcomes are shown below.
Table 1 Local CEPC Components and Outcomes
No. Components Outcomes

Establishment of Evacuation Centers Established evacuation centers are safe,
1. inclusive, child-friendly, gender-sensitive,
and responsive
Establishment of Children and Women- Established transitional shelters prioritized
Friendly Transitional Shelters and a vulnerable groups such as orphaned,
2. Referral Mechanism for Orphaned, unaccompanied, and separated children;
Unaccompanied, and Separated Children pregnant and lactating women; including
survivors of violence and abuse
Assurance for Immediate Delivery of Basic necessities and services required by
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Basic Necessities and Services affected children are ensured and delivered
Stronger Measures to Ensure Safety and Children in areas under state of calamity are
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Security of Affected Children safe and secure
Delivery of Health, Medical, Nutritional, Health, medical, nutritional, and water,
and WASH Services sanitation and hygiene needs of newborns,
infants, young children, adolescents,
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pregnant and lactating women, and other
women with children in areas under state of
calamity provided
Plan of Action for Prompt Resumption of Quality educational services for learners
6. Educational Services for Children resumed promptly after disasters and
emergencies
Establishment of Child-Friendly Spaces Child-friendly spaces are established to
in Evacuation Centers and Transitional protect children and to build their resilience
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Sites against the harmful effects of disasters,
calamities, and other emergencies
Promotion of Children’s Rights Children’s rights are upheld, respected, and
8. protected during disaster events and other
emergency situations
What is the guiding framework of the CEPC?

The attainment of the vision of the CEPC is outlined in a framework that underscores the
following:
• local and national child protection systems and services
• policies, guidelines, and ordinances
• capacity building
• mechanism for monitoring and assessment
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Organizational Phase
• The Local Chief Executive (LCE), through an Executive Order,
can create an Ad Hoc Committee, as necessary, to serve as the
Technical Working Group in the development of the Local CEPC.
• The Ad Hoc Committee can be chaired by the LDRRMO and may

be co-chaired by a designated member of the LCPC. It can be
composed of, but not limited to, the following:
»» key members of the LDRRMC and LCPC (Annex III
Composition of LDRRMC and LCPC)
»» representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs)
»» children’s groups
• An orientation may be organized by the LDRRMO, in coordination

with other government and non-government agencies, to build
the knowledge base for the meaningful participation of LDRRMC
members in the development of the Local CEPC.
»» orientation on the UN Convention on the Rights of the
Child, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discrimination Against Women, Convention on the Rights
of Persons with Disabilities, RA 10821, the national
CEPC, analysis of the situation of children in the locality
and other relevant topics
»» for members of the Ad Hoc Committee, LDRRMC and the
LCPC
• The Ad Hoc Committee shall develop its work schedule/timeline

for the development of the Local CEPC.
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Local CEPC Drafting and Adoption Phase

• The Ad Hoc Committee can convene a series of consultation workshops
Assessment and Analysis Phase to formulate the draft Local CEPC.
• An analysis of the general situation of children in the LGU (Situation • The Ad Hoc Committee can present and submit the draft Local CEPC to
Analysis) prior to program formulation shall be prepared by the Local the LCE for approval.
Council for the Protection of Children, referred to in Section B.1 in
DILG MC 2005-07 on guidelines for monitoring LCPC functionality. • The LCE can endorse the Local CEPC to the Sanggunian for policy
»» LGUs with existing stand-alone Situation Analysis, or, may adoption, budget allocation, and integration to the local plans and such
already have them in the context of their Local Plans of Action other appropriate actions necessary for its implementation.
for Children, need not develop a new one but may update
An example resolution for the adoption of the Local CEPC is provided in Annex V.
them, as necessary.
• The Hazards, Risk, Capacity and Vulnerability Assessment may be SARANGANI EXPERIENCE
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updated and enhanced by the LDRRMO, as necessary, to emphasize
the vulnerability of children, pregnant and lactating mothers especially he Province of Sarangani, having experienced disaster situations such as floods,
during emergency situations. typhoons, landslides, earthquakes, fires, armed conflicts, etc., and being proactive in
disaster risk reduction and management and child protection in emergencies, seeks the
full implementation of R.A. 10821. Governor Steve ChiongbianSolon issued Executive Order
• The process of developing, updating and enhancement of the No.11 Series of 2017, for the creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) on ‘Strengthening
Situation Analysis and the Hazards, Risk, Capacity and Vulnerability Child-Centered Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Response’ under the umbrella
Assessment may be made participatory and inclusive. of Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC). The TWG is
composed of Inter-Agency members coming from the different provincial departments and
agency offices, civil society organizations (CSOs), youth and children-led organizations. The
primary mandate of the TWG is to develop and formulate a Provincial CEPC which shall
A Situation Analysis is both an assessment and analysis of the serve as basis for child-centered disaster risk reduction and management to protect children,
situation of children’s rights and their development pregnant and lactating mothers, and support their immediate recovery upon declaration of a
state of calamity or occurrence of any other emergency situation.
• defines the critical issues and elements based on their conditions and After the regional stakeholders’ consultation on the Draft National CEPC and separate
status of critical indicators consultations with CSOs, youth and children-led organizations, a series of participatory
• increases understanding and provides the basis or evidence for workshops were conducted by the Provincial TWG using the draft National CEPC as reference.
necessary action to address issues towards the realization of children’s CSOs representatives: SPECTRUM, WVDF, PYAP Children representative: SSG Federation
As members of the TWG, they proactively participated in the discussions and ensured
rights
that the CSOs’ and children’s recommendations are included in the approved Provincial
• flags and identifies disparities, patterns of discrimination and inequality CEPC: 1) awareness raising on RA 10821 in the communities; 2) establish ECs that are
• basic social and other relevant indicators of children, measured against safe and appropriate for CFS, health and nutrition and the delivery of basic social services;
national goals, standards and commitments to various international 3) incorporate emergency and alternative support program; 4) involvement of children in the
treaties LDRRM Planning workshop; and 5) capacity-building and training activities that will enhance
• trends - progression or regression knowledge-skills-attitude (KSA) on child-sensitive DRRM and community preparedness plan
• legislation and policies - helpful or constraining taking into consideration the IPs, Muslims and other marginalized children.
• capacities of duty-bearers at various levels – existing or lack thereof The Sarangani Provincial Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children was
• programs and plans approved by the PDRRMC during its Third Quarter Regular Meeting on 14 November 2017
and endorsed to the SangguniangPanlalawigan for policy adoption, budget allocation, and
• other factors such as natural and and human-induced disasters and
other appropriate action necessary for its effective and efficient implementation. It was
other emergency situations officially launched during the celebration of Children’s Month on 24 November 2017
Source: Save the Children Philippines
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Table 4 Local CEPC Suggested Content Outline
Section Section Topic and Description Section Section Topic and Description
1. Policy basis 3. Capacity-building
This section can establish the legal basis and various international obligations This section can identify the capacity-building and training requirements for
for upholding the rights of children, including those affected by calamities and inclusion in the Local CEPC according to the three (3) domains identified in
disasters: the CEPC Capacity-Building Framework, as discussed in Chapter 6: core
domain, sectoral domain and organizational domain. The minimum and
United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child (CRC), for the basic knowledge which LGUs need to know or be updated on for each of the
Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Rights of domain can be identified for different LGU officials based on key performance
Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and other humanitarian charters, standards indicators and competency levels: LCEs, SPs/SBs/SPs, members of the
AdHoc Committee, LDRRMC and LCPC members, responders, and other
National laws on disaster risk reduction and management and children in stakeholders.
emergency situations, specifically RA 10121 and RA 10821
4. Implementation and management
Locally-initiated or developed policies that invoke the LGU’s commitment to
upholding children’s rights such as the Local Code for Children, Executive The role and responsibility in the management and supervision of disaster
Order on Developing the Local CEPC, Resolution for Adoption of the Local operations can be described in this section: overall in-charge of disaster
CEPC and Budget Appropriations. operations and sector or thematic assigned supervisory functions and
supervisees.
The Executive-Legislative Agenda that includes children’s rights, programs,
and those related to emergency situations. The LGU can include in this section, but not limited to, the mechanisms for
implementation and coordination, organizational structure in DRRM including
Chapter 1 of this Guidebook can be used as reference. involved IACs, process flow chart in implementing the 4 DRRM thematic
areas, and the roles of different stakeholders.
2. Mandatory 8 components of the CEPC with description, expected outcomes
5 Reporting, monitoring and evaluation
or results, PPAs, roles and responsibilities
Established or required procedures, responsible officials, and timelines for
Chapter 2 of this Guidebook provides the vision, outcomes, outputs and
progress reporting, and monitoring can be described in this section. It can
strategic action frameworks. In addition, Annex II provides a detailed
also identify how, and if evaluation will be undertaken.
description of each of the component and Annex VI provides suggested PPAs
for the integration of the Local CEPC to the four (4) phases of the LDRRMP.
DSWD-identified monitoring indicators and reporting formats shall be
discussed in this section.
From among those identified in Chapter 2, Annex II and Annex VI, the Local
CEPC can incorporate those that are relevant to the LGU, and in accordance
This section can specify that the Local Planning and Development Office shall
within its priority agenda, and/or introduce innovative or localized strategies,
be responsible for preparing and consolidating the Local CEPC report and
submission to the LCE for approval.
Roles and responsibilities of: (a) LGUs, from the LCE to the Sanggunian,other
offices under them, and local interagency bodies; (b) NGAs assigned to the
Chapter 7 can be referred to in discussing this section.
area or within their assigned coverage; and, CSOs. Children’s participation
can also be highlighted and can use Annex IV, for guidance.
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Section Section Topic and Description

6. Time frame and budget requirements
This section can generally refer to a medium-term period for the Local CEPC,
e.g. 2018-2019 or 2018-2022.
Sources of funds, as much as possible, for each component, shall be identified

in this section. It may indicate that a portion of the following can be tapped, in
accordance with existing guidelines, and can identify how this will be allocated
or distributed per component:
• LDRRM fund (70% for mitigation and preparedness; 30% for quick
response)
• Local Development Fund
• Gender and Development or GAD fund
• Special Education Fund or SEF
• Other Local Government sources of funds
• Other sources: national and international funds
A minimum process checklist for LGU compliance to overall localization of CEPC, as the
LGU’s own checklist and program monitoring tool, is provided as Annex VI.
Can guidelines be provided for the assessment
of the quality of Local CEPC?
In addition to the preceding minimum process checklist, LGUs can refer to the NDRRMC
MC # 01 series of 2018, a Quality Assessment System that simplifies the preparation of a
barangay level DRRM plan template and its corresponding Quality Assessment Tool. This
tool can be used and adopted, as relevant, at the provincial, city, and municipal levels in
the assessment of the quality of a Local CEPC.
The tool is an easy self-guide that provides criteria/indicators, remarks, and ratings in
the following areas:
• Organization of disaster risk reduction and management structure - based on a set
of criteria and inclusive of representations from sector groups
• Risk assessment - that identifies hazards specific to the local area/community and
is linked to the development of the PPAs
• Resource allocation - wherein PPAs are clustered per thematic area with clear
targets and timeframes, and are resourced properly
• Involvement of relevant stakeholders - particularly the participation of CSOs and
children
• Capacity-building - identification in the plan of minimum capacity-building needs
and procurement of basic emergency response equipment
• Community awareness raising and education
• Monitoring and evaluation - identification of participatory M&E mechanism for plan
implementation
• Policy support - local policies are in place to support the Local DRRM Plan/CEPC
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ANNEX II. COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN: EIGHT COMPONENTS establishment of transitional shelters, in coordination with the DSWD, the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), DPWH, DILG,
and Local Government Units (LGUs).
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
1. Establishment of LGUs shall establish and identify safe locations as evacuation centers for New transitional shelters, established pursuant to RA 10821, shall be
Evacuation Centers children and families. designed with the following considerations:
o gender-specific emergency latrines,
The establishment of evacuation centers is subject to the limitations found o bathing cubicles, and,
in Section 5 of RA 10821. o hand washing facilities specifically designed for children.
 Only in cases where there is no other available place or structure which Transitional shelters shall also have the following provisions:
can be used as a general evacuation center may a school or child o mother and child-friendly spaces where children can take part in
development center be used as an evacuation center. child activities; and,
 When a school or child development center is used as an evacuation o maternal and new-born and infant care and rooms to protect, feed,
center, other spaces shall be utilized first: provide personal care, and ensure the right to privacy.
o gymnasiums;
o learning and activity centers; Existing transitional shelters shall be modified to the extent possible to
o auditoriums; and, comply with the abovementioned considerations.
o other open spaces. 3. Assurance for The immediate delivery of basic necessities and services specifically
 Classrooms shall only be used as a last resort. The use of the school Immediate Delivery of required by the affected children in different stages of development shall be
premises shall be as brief as possible. If the use is predicted to exceed Basic Necessities and ensured and facilitated:
fifteen (15) days, the affected LGU shall provide written documentation Services
to the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of the o access to basic health services;
Interior and Local Government (DILG) on the following: o food, water, nutrition, medicines;
o name and location of the school; o clothing;
o all alternative sites and proposal for final site selection; o sanitary and hygiene kits; and,
o measures being implemented to prevent interference or o other emergency needs such as blankets, mosquito nets, cooking
disruption to the school and educational activities of children; ware and fuel, and flashlights.
and,
o other particulars to be provided in the implementing rules and Priority shall be given to the specific health and nutrition needs of pregnant
regulations of RA 10821. women, lactating mothers, new-born babies, children under five (5) years
old and children with special needs.
The DepEd, in coordination with the Department of Public Works and 4. Stronger Measures to The safety and security of affected children in areas declared under a state
Highways (DPWH), shall continuously monitor and assess the condition of Ensure the Safety of calamity shall be monitored and ensured/
temporary learning spaces or other transitional and semi-permanent and Security of
structures used as classrooms after a disaster. Affected Children  Children shall be protected against all forms of abuse and exploitation.
 The Philippine National Police (PNP) is responsible for ensuring the
If the use exceeds six (6) months after the declaration of a state of calamity,
safety and security of children, in coordination with the Armed Forces of
the regional DepEd office shall conduct regular site inspections and shall
the Philippines (AFP) and the DSWD, DILG, LGUs, DepEd,
certify to the Secretary of Education that such spaces are in good physical
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Civil Society
condition and sufficient to ensure the safety of the children and their
Organizations (CSOs) in the community
environment.
 Comprehensive measures and monitoring to prevent child trafficking,
2. Establishment of In areas declared under a state of calamity, an option for transitional
labor, and prostitution, including domestic and sexual violence, shall be
Transitional Shelters shelters, prioritizing vulnerable and marginalized groups including
heightened immediately by the PNP and the DSWD, with the assistance
for Orphaned, orphaned, separated, and unaccompanied children, and pregnant and
of the AFP operating units in the areas declared under a state of
Separated, and lactating mothers shall be established immediately.
calamity, together with the local councils against trafficking and violence
Unaccompanied
against women and their children.
Children The National Housing Authority (NHA) shall be primarily responsible for the
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The following measures shall also be done: their cleanliness, vector-rodent- and smoke-free; isolation of infectious
cases and referral to health services; provision of consultation services;
 Adoption of a child protection policy that include measures to deter and and, necessary vaccination services.
effectively respond to cases of violence, abuse, and exploitation of  Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services that:
children. o provide clean, potable and safe water, adequate facilities and
 Establishment and ensure the functionality of the barangay violence protection of safe water sources;
against women and children (VAWC) desks which serve as one of the o promote good hygiene practices;
key reporting and referral mechanism for cases of violence, abuse, and o implement of vector control measures and conduct of water
exploitation of children in the barangay during all phases of emergency surveillance and treatment; and
response and recovery. o include solid waste management and segregation
 Measures to ensure that children evacuated are accompanied by  Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health services such as:
persons responsible for their safety and well-being. o provision of contraceptives to current and new users;
5. Delivery of Health, Health, medical, and nutritional needs of children in the areas declared o appropriate information and education on responsible
Medical, and Nutrition under a state of calamity, including psychosocial interventions for children in parenthood and reproductive health which can be done during
Services different stages of development. These shall be provided by the DOH, in the distribution of contraceptives; and,
coordination with the DSWD, LGUs and CSOs in the community. o promotion of couples room to address the physiological needs
of married couples.
The following shall be provided:  STI, HIV and AIDS services that include:
o strict adherence to universal precautions such as rational and
 Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive safe blood transfusions;
Health based on policy guidelines, strengthening immunization and o provision of anti-retrovirals (ARVs) for those undergoing
vaccination services in normal times, pre-positioning of MISP-SRH treatments and syndromic treatment of STIs for girls, boys,
packages and use of DAFAC to determine MISP-SRH package women and men;
beneficiaries. o timely referral of cases on STI, HIV and AIDS to relevant
 Safe Motherhood services that include: provision of necessary vitamins services on social welfare, health, protection for appropriate
and minerals for pregnant women during pre-natal services and for management and care.
lactating women; prenatal care and postpartum services as situation  Gender-based violence services for survivors:
allows; and the establishment and maintenance of a 24-hour referral o provision of clinical and clinical care GBV survivors by deployed
system for safe motherhood especially transport and communication health workers through Women and Child Protection Units in
services. public secondary and tertiary health facilities and IACAT-VAWC
o Basic and Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and New-born desks in evacuation centers or transitional shelter sites;
Care; o strengthening of referral system;
o essential care for mothers and new-borns during intrapartum o checking the level of capacity of providers to help GBV and
and immediate new-born period (UnangYakap) and early handling children; and,
initiation to breastfeeding; and, o signing of all forms by emergency responders, to be ensured by
o mandatory measles vaccination and Vitamin A and the LDRRMC, to affirm their Code of Conduct to prevent future
micronutrient supplementation in evacuation centers. acts of sexual exploitation and abuse.
 Nutrition services:  Mental Health and Psychosocial Support services through the conduct
o setting-up of breastfeeding stations in evacuation centers; of MHPSS and case management.
o appropriate infant feeding practices to include therapeutic foods
such as F75 and F100;
o establishment of Community Kitchens for emergency feeding of
disaster survivors that shall serve hot meals or ready to eat
foods, ensure basic nutritional requirements of affected groups
and serve as storage for limited stockpile prepositioned before
the occurrence of an emergency.
 Management of childhood illnesses that include: camp management
and upkeep of evacuation centers and transitional shelters to ensure
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6. Plan of Action for The prompt resumption of educational services for all children, including personnel (i.e. displaced, missing, injured, sick or deceased) by DepEd
Prompt Resumption early childhood care and development for children aged below five (5), shall and the affected LGU through the following:
of Educational be ensured by the DepEd, in coordination with the DSWD, DILG, and the o enhancement of DepEd’s Rapid Assessment of Damage
Services for Children concerned LGUs. Report (RADAR) system and tracking through Learner’s
Reference Number (LRN);
 Stockpiling of materials necessary to facilitate resumption of classes: o updating of data and master list of schools and alternative
o includes the following, but not limited to: tents for use as learning system/schools; and,
temporary learning spaces, student’s armed chairs, cleaning o student tracking by tapping ALS teachers and, for armed
supplies, and other basic learning materials; conflict situations, tapping neighboring/twin regions/divisions.
o listing of standard items included in the kit as prescribed in the  Making available flexible learning materials to cover both ECCD and
School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (SDRRM) Basic Education usage of emergency class resumption strategies:
Manual Booklet 2: Standard Back to School Kits (Learner’s Kit) o for formal and non-formal learning that will be implemented only
for Kindergarten-Grade 3, Grade 4-High School, Standard when necessary; and,
Teacher’s Kit, Standard Teacher’s Instructional Materials, o for ADM and ALS learners in evacuation centers, transitional
Standard School Kit, Cleaning Kit; and, shelters and permanent resettlement sites until such time that
o prepositioning and monitoring of stockpile of response and Temporary Learning Spaces are established and formal
recovery kits shall be done by the LGU, through the Local education can resume.
School Board and in coordination with DepEd and Local Social  Establishment of Temporary Learning Spaces in transitional sites and
Welfare Development Office. permanent resettlement areas that are far from existing schools or child
 Maintenance and repair of schools used as evacuation centers: development centers.
o affected LGU shall be primarily responsible for the repair and o Criteria for selection of site for TLS:
maintenance of schools or child development center used as  safe, secure, accessible and free of hazards;
evacuation center;  at a distance from main roads, distribution points and
o School Heads shall document the condition of facilities before stagnant water or polluted drainage;
and after usage to serve as basis for repair and maintenance;  close to a majority of children;
and,  accessible to safe water as well as sanitation and
o theuse of schools as evacuation centers shall be based on hygiene facilities;
guidelines set in related policies: RA 10121, RA 10821, Joint  shaded and protected against wind, rain, dust, noise
Memorandum Circular No. 1 series of 2013, Component 1 of and disturbance;
CEPC.  with space for recreational and sports activities;
 Minimum standards for education and ECCD interventions issued by  accessible to local community; and,
DepEd and DSWD shall be complied with as stated in SDRRM Manual  with essential supplies and educational materials
Booklet 2. o Considerations in the selection of teachers for TLS to ensure
o Examples include: learning kits, teaching kits, infrastructure, age-appropriate and culture-sensitive teaching and learning:
feeding, manipulative toys, donations and assistance of  previous experience in teaching and qualified based on
partners. minimum teaching requirements;
 Resumption strategy in the School DRRM Plan shall involve the  briefed on Child Rights, Gender, Ethnic and Social
following: Sensitivities;
o assessment of the readiness of the school to resume classes;  trained on Education in Emergencies (INEE minimum
o prepositioning of Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) and standards);
distribution of learning materials for Alternative Delivery Modes  capable of providing psychosocial support; and,
(ADM), in case of limited facilities or severe damage in the  underwent Psychological First Aid, if affected by the
school used as evacuation center; and, disaster.
o for massive displacement like armed conflict, DepEd with the o TLS shall be accompanied by WASH facilities.
assistance of the LGU/DILG and LSWDO/DSWD shall o DepEd, in coordination with the LGU, shall identify buildable
coordinate and facilitate enrolment of displaced learners in spaces for TLS.
schools that are nearest to the evacuation centers.  Coordination mechanism on transit of learners and teachers between
 Tracking the status of school and child development learners and and among DepEd, DSWD, affected LGU, relevant child-focussed
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CSOs and other stakeholders:  The LGU should ensure cultural sensitivity of CFS structure and design.
o safety in transporting learners, teachers, ALS instructors and 8. Promotion of Activities and processes that will promote and uphold the rights of children
other personnel to and from evacuation centers, transitional Children’s Rights include the following:
sites, permanent resettlement sites to nearby schools and child
development centers;  Child-centered training for all responders -
o AFP standing policy on transport use, including avoidance of o on Children’s Guidebook on Child Participation in the
using military vehicles especially in the ARMM and areas of Philippines, particularly on Child Participation in Humanitarian
armed conflict; Emergency Response; and,
o inventory of transport vehicles for use in evacuation in the o strengthening and mobilization of LCPC for disaster risk
Contingency Plan; and, reduction capacities for children.
o referral system for learners’ transfer to other schools.  Adequate access of children to age-appropriate information on their
roles and responsibilities and those of government agencies before,
7. Establishment of Child-friendly spaces in every city or municipality declared under a state of during, and after disasters and other emergency situations:
Child-friendly Spaces calamity, as needed, shall be set up by the concerned LGU based on the o child-friendly information materials on DRR and Climate
guidelines promulgated by the DSWD. Change Adaptation (CCA);
o children consultations on DRR and CCA
In case the concerned LGU cannot immediately respond due to the huge o orientation on Personal Safety using DepEd Guidelines;
impact of disaster, the DSWD, together with the concerned national o online technology and platforms (i.e. social media) to children in
government agencies and in coordination with the CSOs and other the dissemination of DRR information; and,
stakeholders, as well as nearby LGUs, shall provide the necessary child o use of the compendium of child-friendly materials on DRR and
care services and social protection of affected children. CCA as reference for implementation.
 Effective mechanism for training and meaningful participation of
The concerned LGU shall set up CFS in evacuation center and transitional children in community disaster risk reduction program:
site in every city or municipality declared under a state of calamity, based o children’s orientation on local DRR process and participation in
on guidelines promulgated by DSWD through the Council for the Welfare of crafting local DRRM plans;
Children (CWC). It shall coordinate with lead national government agencies o integration of the concerns, needs and views of children in local
and CSOs to effectively respond to the needs of children in the area. DRRM plans;
o children representation in local councils based on defined
 CFS shall cater to different age groups of children and be sensitive to criteria and selection process in identifying children who will
the needs of groups of people such as IP children, children with participate in local DRRM process;
disabilities and LLGBTQIA+. o children participation in age-appropriate local DRR activities
 CFS shall be identified prior to occurrence of a disaster and shall be (i.e. risk assessment, development of early warning systems,
made available throughout the crisis from emergency to recovery. drills, basic life support, basic community action for disaster
 In the construction of CFS, its type (i.e. semi-permanent, permanent, response); and,
tents, and others) shall be taken into account o supportto DRR initiatives of children’s organizations.
 The LGU should identify the personnel who shall manage the CFS and  Consultation with the affected children on their needs and priorities for
the individuals from the community who shall become the CFS post-disaster, relief and recovery:
facilitator. in addition, the LGU should allocate funding of CFS o adoption of the Multi-sector Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA)
facilitators. with children for post disaster, relief and recovery consultations
 The CFS-related activities must be included in the plans and budgets of and harmonized with Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment
the LGU particularly in the LDRRM Plan, AIP, and Comprehensive (RDANA) and existing tools;
Development Plans. o adoption of child-friendly accountability and feedback
 Child Protection in Emergency (CPIE) should be used as the mechanism for children as basis for enhancement of
overarching framework in the establishment of CFS. CPIE should be interventions;
mainstreamed in LDRRM plan o revision and updating of Provincial, City and Municipal Code for
 Activate and mobilize Local Council for the Protection of Children must Children to ensure the integration of the mandate of RA 10821
be activated and mobilized and its functionality must be ensured, and its corresponding IRR and CEPC; and,
whether there is an emergency or not. o children representation in local councils.
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 Institution of any and all measures that promote the best interest of ANNEX III. LDRRMC AND LCPC COMPOSITION
children in times of emergency and disaster:
o development and integration of existing components of CEPC LOCAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND LOCAL COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF
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in LGU plans, programs, and services on DRR based on child MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (LDRRMC) CHILDREN (LCPC)
rights impact assessment; Local Chief Executive, Chairperson Local Chief Executive, Chairperson
o budget/resource allocation including staffing cost for different
Local Planning and Development Officer Local Planning and Development Officer
councils that should be established;
o adoption of procedure in assessing the best interest of the Head of the LDRRMO
child;
o compliance to standard protocols and case management Head of the Local Social Welfare and Head of the Local Social Welfare and Development
processes during emergency situations; Development Office Office
o assessment of potential risk before implementing DRR activities Head of the Local Health Office Head of the Local Health Office
involving children; Head of the Local Agriculture Office
o CEPC as an indicator in the selection of child-friendly local
Head of the Gender and Development Office Head of the Gender and Development Office
government; and,
o capacity building for parents on children’s right. Head of the Local Engineering Office
Head of the Local Veterinary Office
Head of the Local Budget Office
Division Head/Superintendent of Schools of the Division Head/Superintendent of Schools of the

DepED DepED
Highest-ranking officer of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP) assigned in the area
Provincial Director/City/Municipal Chief of the Provincial Director/City/Municipal Chief of the
Philippine National Police (PNP) Philippine National Police (PNP)
Provincial Director/City/ Municipal Fire Marshall
of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
President of the Association of Barangay
Captains (ABC)
Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)
Four (4) accredited CSOs
One (1) private sector representative

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Additional members: Child representative
- Local Government Operations Officer, DILG
- Head or Representative of the local
Philippine Statistical Authority
- Child Representative
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Composition of LDRRMC, but not limited to above enumerated positions, as
prescribed in Section 11.a of RA 10121
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Additional members based on recommendations during the 1 National
Consultation Workshop for the Localization of CEPC, May 30-31, 2018
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ANNEX IV. CHILD PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL CEPC
MINIMUM PROCESS OF CHILD PARTICIPATION IN HUMANITARIAN AND EMERGENCY

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RESPONSE
CHILDREN WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN RELIEF, REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS their opinions on decisions that affect them; and sanitation and nutrition services
Children who were affected by the humanitarian and emergency situation CHILDREN AS FACILITATORS IN WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Children around the disaster areas, who were not affected by the crisis but are willing to provide Preparing session plans and workshop materials
support Presenting lectures on relevant topics
Moderating small group discussions
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH, MONITORING AND REPORTING
Documenting proceedings (with adult support) in the form of written documents, audio files and/or
Help in collecting information for rapid assessments photographs
Assist in recording affected people in shelter camps Preparing reports
Report incidence of abuse, violence, trafficking, exploitation, discrimination, neglect Conducting evaluation
ON PLANNING AND ORGANIZING Ensuring the safety and protection of younger children
Give opinion in planning emergency response
2 Participating in group critiquing
Involve in camps committees(designing shelter camps)
MEANINGFUL CHILD PARTICIPATION AND CHILD-FRIENDLY PROCESS IN PLANNING
Assist in organizing fund raising activities, act as a resource person
Organize peers to get involved in community development activities The participation of children in planning requires:
Organize activities for displaced children a child-friendly process
CHILD ACTION AND PARTICIPATION IN DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY use of appropriate language
Pack and distribute food and other emergency supplies proper guidance from an experienced adult facilitator
Clean surroundings and streets of debris, keep environment tidy brainstorming
Receive food and clothing donations from donors and other organizations
Assist in preparing food in the common kitchen Some steps in planning where children can meaningfully participate:
Care for the sick and injured
Identifying and analyzing the problems and issues being addressed –
Refer people in need to proper authorities/agencies
Facilitate psychosocial activities (games, art sessions) among small children Sample questions: What are the problems and issues you wish to address in your activity? What are the
Assist in health centers (recording, taking care of supplies, organizing patients) factors that may cause these problems and issues to emerge? Where is the problem? Who may have
Facilitate group activities among children such as play and art sessions caused these problems? Who are the people affected?
Assist teachers in day care centers or in temporary schools
Child-care giving while mothers are away to work Defining the objectives and intended results of the event or activity being planned –
Assist in the conduct of training of volunteers
Sample questions: What kind of observable results do we hope to see to determine whether we have
Conduct community health and sanitation education sessions achieved the objectives or not?
Conduct of sports and recreational activities such as art, drama, musical performances
Provide first aid and care and support service for the sick and elderly Identifying the tasks and activities to be undertake, timing, resource requirements and people
Cleaning the streets and surroundings responsible for these tasks and activities –
CHILD PARTICIPATION IN INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND COMMUNICATION
Ensure effective information flow and resource sharing among victims especially on issues relating to Sample questions: How are we going to achieve our objectives? What specific activities to we need to
undertake? How do we arrange them in order – what should be done first, second, etc.? How much time
access of essential services and relocation
is needed per activity? When will these activity/ies be done? What kinds of material are needed for the
Campaign for child-friendly facilities and processes activity/ies? Who will be responsible in doing these?
Produce and distribute program communication materials
Conduct information campaigns thru group media or house to house visits Specifying the children and adults who will be involved in or invited to the event, and their
Organize street plays to deliver important messages corresponding duties and responsibilities (including individuals or minority groups – P/CWDs) –
Putting up a library with books and other learning materials for children
Look after hygiene in handling of food and manner of serving them to the people Sample questions: In conducting this activity, who do you think should be invited? Why should they be
Developing a referral system to match the needs of IDP residents and service providers included in the event? What do we expect them to do?
Promote and enhance opportunities for children, youth and women to effectively participate and voice
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Source: Guidebook on Child Participation in the Philippines, Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), 2016 and
other inputs from CWC
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Step-by-step and meaningful child participation processes, in normal situations, are provided by CWC
ANNEX V. EXAMPLE RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL CEPC ADOPTION ANNEX VI. LOCAL CEPC/LDRRM PLAN AND FUNDINTEGRATION MATRIX
Note that this is only a suggested matrix to serve as guideposts for integration by LDRRMO,
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LCEPC AND ENDORSING THE SAME TO THE SP/SB
LPDO and others involved in the programming/planning process.
WHEREAS, the Philippines is a country prone to disaster, with approximately 20 typhoons entering its
area of responsibility every year, highly susceptible to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions being
situated in the Pacific ring of fire, endangered by situations of armed conflicts, and other hazards and LOCAL CEPC COMPONENTS FUND SOURCE
LDRRM
emergency situations; PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES
DRRM THEMATIC AREA 1: DISASTER PREVENTION
Establishment of local DRRM Local CEPC Organization of Institutional
WHEREAS, during disasters and emergency situations, children are most vulnerable, severely
Councils and Offices and their Mechanisms
affected and at risk to various diseases and illnesses and to hunger and undernourishment, more operations centers, as prescribed  Creation of Ad Hoc Committee spearheaded by
exposed to threats of neglect, abuse and exploitation, and their schooling disrupted and other by RA 10121 the LDRRMO and LCPC and issuance of
learning opportunities, play and socialization are impeded; Executive Order
 Orientation of stakeholders on RA 10821 and the
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need to ensure relief and protection of children in emergency National Comprehensive Emergency Program for
situations, Republic Act No. 10821 otherwise known as the Children’s Emergency Relief and Children
Protection Act, was enacted on 18 May 2016; Community-Based Scientific Situation Analysis
DRRM and CCA Assessment  Establishment of the basis and evidence for
 Risk Assessment Mapping assessment and analysis of the situation of
WHEREAS, Section 4 of the aforementioned law mandates the formulation of a Comprehensive
 Hazards, Risk, and children and their risk and vulnerability to
Emergency Program for Children at the national level and for Local Government Units to localize the Vulnerability Assessment disasters and other emergency situations
program and integrate the same in their Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management plan and Mainstreaming and Integration of Local CEPC Development
budget; DRRM in local plans, policies and  Ad Hoc Committee consultative meetings
budgets  Planning workshop for the formulation of the
WHEREAS, in compliance with the above provision of the law, the Province/Municipality/City of Local CEPC and its integration to LDRMM plan
_____ developed the (name of province/municipality/city) Comprehensive Emergency Program for and budget, CDP, AIP and other plans
Children to provide emergency relief and protection to children, pregnant and lactating mothers and Communities access to effective
and applicable disaster risk
for their immediate recovery for immediate implementation upon declaration of state calamity or any
financing
other emergency related occurrences in the province/municipality/city; DRRM THEMATIC AREA 2: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MITIGATION
Awareness and enhanced
NOW THEREFORE capacity of the community to the
threats and impacts of all hazards
BE IT RESOLVED AND HEREBY RESOLVED, by the (name of province/city/municipality) Disaster  Skills and capability of
Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Council for the Protection of Children to adopt the communities to cope with the
(name of province/city/municipality) Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children and its impacts of disasters
integration in the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management plan and budget;  DRRM and CCA capacity of
LDRRMCs, Offices and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that both Councils hereby ENDORSE the (name of Operation Centers
Identification of temporary and/or construction of
province/municipality/city) Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children to the permanent evacuation centers located in safe areas
SanggunianPanlalawigan/Sanggunian Bayan/SanggunianPanlungsod for policy adoption, budget in the province and cities/municipalities
allocation, integration into local plans of relevant offices (LDRRM, LCPC, AIP, and other plans), and Stockpiling of food, non-food, and other basic
such other appropriate action necessary for its effective and judicious implementation; necessities and medical supplies that prioritize the
needs of children, pregnant and lactating women,
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED BY the members of the (name of province/municipality/city) Disaster PWDs, indigenous people and elderly and medical
supplies
Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Council for the Protection of Children during a
Stockpiling of education supplies/materials,
(regular or special) meeting held on _________ (date). studentpacks, ECCD packages
SIGNED:P/M/C DRRM Chair and P/M/C CPC Chair, Governor or Mayor Identification of child-friendly spaces site prior to
occurrence of disaster/emergency and made available
throughout the crisis until recovery
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DRRM THEMATIC AREA 3: DISASTER RESPONSE  Assessment of alternative places whether it is a

Establishment of Disaster child- or women-friendly space
Response Operations  Inspection of all identified alternative places as
Rapid Damage Assessment and child-or women friendly for security and safety
Needs Analysis (RDANA)
Adoption of guidelines
Search, Rescue and Retrieval  Eligibility Guidelines for transitional beneficiaries
 Guidelines for delivery of social services
LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 1: ESTABLISHMENT Establishment of (optional) transitional shelters
OF EVACUATION CENTERS (in the locality) immediately after declaration of State of Calamity
 inclusive, child-friendly, gender-sensitive,  based on RDANA
responsive  compliance to Sphere Standards 1:25
 safe, suitable and accessible site  inclusion of CFS, WFS, WASH and TLS
 with spaces for children and women, facilities
religious and cultural practices Documentation of orphaned, separated and
 with avenue for physical and psycho-social unaccompanied children
well-being of children, pregnant women, and  Application and adoption of:
lactating mothers  DSWD’s Family Tracing and Reunification
Evacuation of Affected Families Build evacuation centers Guidelines
 Consultation with multi-stakeholders  Guidelines for coordination and protocol
 Appropriation of funds from the LGU AIP and the
NDRRM Fund Conduct of Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs
 Adoption of Green Building Code Analysis
 Disaggregation of data
Alternative education centers other than schools and  children (age, sex, ethnicity, with disability,
child development centers for education continuity orphaned, unaccompanied, abandoned)
 women (age, sex, ethnicity, with disability,
 Usage of schools due to lack of alternative pregnant, lactating)
evacuation centers, not to exceed 15 days,  Monitoring and tracing the number of affected
forging and execution of MOA between DepEd children and women
and LGU LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 3: ASSURANCE AND
 Explore other school facilities as evacuation DELIVERY OF BASIC NECESSITIES AND
center such as the gymnasium, activity center, SERVICES
auditorium Basic Social Services Provision of basic needs of children, pregnant
 Inspection of schools used as evacuation centers  provided to affected women and lactating mothers
 Clarification of role of school personnel in the population (whether inside or  Access to basic health services, including oral
evacuation center outside evacuation centers) health
 Hot meals and ready-to-eat foods and nutrition
Provision of basic social services in evacuation Provision of Psychosocial Needs  Water and sanitation
centers  provided directly and  Medicines and necessary vaccines
 With space for breastfeeding and lactating indirectly to affected  Clothing
women and health and nutrition services population  Sanitary and hygiene kits or dignity kits
 Retrofitting of evacuation centers  Protection
 Education
Repair by LGUs of schools and child development  Other emergency needs (blankets, mosquito
centers used as evacuation centers nets, cooking ware and fuel, flash lights)
LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 2: ESTABLISHMENT  Family kits with supplies for cooking, hydration,
OF CHILD- AND WOMEN-FRIENDLY and dignity kits for children and women
TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS AND A REFERRAL Prioritization of the needs of children, pregnant
MECHANISM FOR ORPHANED, women and lactating mothers
UNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATED CHILDREN  Within the first 72 hours after emergency
 identification of the needs of children, those
Temporary Shelters Formation of Technical Management Group for under-5, with special needs, belonging to
transitional shelters ethno-linguistic groups, pregnant and lactating
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women  Establishment of community kitchens

 conduct of PFA and MHPSS Management of Childhood Illnesses
 Immediate resumption of child development  Camp Managers’ upkeep of evacuation centers
services and education and transitional shelters to make them clean and
 Establishment of: vector-, rodent-, and smoke-free
 WFS where mothers can breastfeed their  Isolation of infectious cases and referral to health
babies services
 CFS to resume safe place areas, non-formal  DOH consultation procedures with health
education and provision of psycho-social workers (i.e. referral system) for evaluation and
support management
LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 4:  Necessary vaccination services
STRONGER MEASURES TO ENSURE SAFETY Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
AND SECURITY OF AFFECTED CHILDREN  Adoption of DOH and LGU standards for WASH
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health
Monitoring of safety and security of children services
 PNP in coordination with the AFP, DSWD, DILG,  Provision and distribution of contraceptives to
LGU, DepEd, CHED, CSOs existing/current users, including girls and women
 Participation of local police officers in pre- of reproductive age, together with Health and
disaster activities and efforts in prevention of Parenthood Education
VAWC cases in all phases of disasters  Information on responsible parenthood and
 Inclusion of children’s protection, children’s rights reproductive health
and gender sensitivity as part of DRRM in  Promotion of couples’ room to address the
curricula and training information campaign of physiological needs of married couples
DepEd, CHED, TESDA, DSWD STI, HIV and AIDS services
Heightening of safety and security alert  Adherence to universal precautions such as
 For prevention of child trafficking, child labour, rational and safe blood transfusion
prostitution, domestic and sexual violence  Provision of anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs for those
 Establishment of VAWC Desks in evacuation undergoing treatment
centers  Syndromic treatment for STI including for girls
 Checkpoints at airports, piers, bus terminals, and boys
and other points of entry to prevent child  Referral of cases of STI, HIV and AIDS to
trafficking in large-scale evacuations relevant social welfare, health, protection for
 For affected areas in the ARMM, the Local appropriate management and care
Pace and Order Council shall give the final LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 6: PLAN OF ACTION
signal for the movement of families between FOR PROMPT RESUMPTION OF EDUCATIONAL
evacuation centers, temporary shelters and SERVICES FOR CHILDREN
sites and permanent settlement areas Resumption of Classes
Adoption of Child Protection Policy by all government
agencies, LGUs and CSOs providing assistance and Flexible Learning Materials
services to affected children  LGU budget allocation for stockpiling of
LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 5: education supplies/materials, student packs,
DELIVERY OF HEALTH, MEDICAL AND ECCD packages
NUTRITION SERVICES  LGU apportionment of provisions for teachers’
Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual packs and instructional materials within their
and Reproductive Health evacuation management plan and budget
 Adoption of the DOH MISP guidelines Temporary Learning Spaces
Safe Motherhood  TLS for transitional sites and permanent
 Provision of necessary medicines and vitamins settlements that are far from existing schools and
for pregnant women/pre-natal services and child development centers
lactating women  Age-appropriate and culture-sensitive in TLS
 Prenatal care and post-partum services teaching- learning approaches
 24-hour referral system for safe maternal delivery  Inclusion of WASH facilities in TLS
(transportation and communication) Coordination Mechanism on Transit of Learners and
Nutrition Teachers
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 Non-use of military vehicles in conflict-affected  Compliance to standard protocols and case

areas management during emergency situations
 Adoption/compliance to minimum standards on  Assessment of potential risks before
transit requirements that have been developed implementing DRR activities involving children
LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 7: ESTABLISHMENT THEMATIC AREA 4: RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION
OF CHILD-FRIENDLY SPACES IN EVACUATION Assessment of Damages, Losses Conduct of Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
CENTERS AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTERS and Needs
Adoption of Guidelines Promulgated by the DSWD Children’s Multi-sector Initial Rapid Assessment
through CWC in the Establishment of CFS (MIRA) and incorporation of results to PDNA
Establishment of CFS by LGUs Restoration, Strengthening o
 Child Protection in Emergencies (CPIE) is the Expansion of Economic Activities
overarching framework in the establishment of Rebuilding or Repair of Houses
CFS that are Resilient to Hazard
 CFS type: semi-permanent, permanent, others Events
 Cultural sensitivity in CFS structure and design Protection of Citizens from Effects
 LGU designation of personnel to manage the of Disaster and Restoration of
CFS their Normal Functioning
LOCAL CEPC COMPONENT 8: PROMOTION OF  Psychologically sound, safe
CHILDREN’S RIGHTS and secure citizenry
Access to Age-Appropriate Information Services for survivors of gender-based violence
 Children’s consultation on DRR and CCA  Clinical and psychological care for GBV survivors
 Orientation on Personal Safety Lessons by through Women and Children Protection Units in
DepEd public secondary and tertiary health facilities and
 Online technology/platform/social media LCAT-VAWC desks in evacuation centers and
information on children and DRR transitional shelters
Mechanism for Age-Appropriate Training and  Strengthening of referral system
Meaningful Participation of Children in community  Service providers with capacity to handle GBV
disaster risk reduction program and children
 LCPC/LGU compliance to selection criteria and  Affirmation of service providers commitment to a
process in child participation in the development Code of Conduct to prevent future acts of sexual
of local DRR plans abuse and violence
 Orientation for children on local DRR plans Mental Health and Psychological Support Services
 Children’s participation in process of Conduct of MHPSS and case management
development of local DRR plans CAPACITY BUILDING, IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION
 Inclusion of children’s concerns, needs, views in Capacity building and training for Capacity building and training on DRRM and CEPC
local DRR plans public and private sector on for public and private sector - inclusive, culture-,
 Children participation in age-appropriate DRR DRRM gender-, and child-sensitive
activities: risk assessment, development of early Development of standard manual
warning system in the locality, drills, basic life of operations and construction of
support, basic community action for disaster operations center
response Child-Centered Capacity Building and Training for
Consultation with Affected Children on their Needs respondents and local service providers in the
and Priorities establishment of child-friendly spaces
 Adoption of Multi-Sector Initial Rapid Assessment  Specification of members who will establish CFS
(MIRA) with children for post disaster, relief and  Adoption of Child Protection Policy in Emergency
recovery consultations situations
 Adoption of child-friendly accountability and  Use CWC’s Children’s Guidebook on Child
feedback mechanisms as basis for Participation in the Philippines particularly in
enhancements and interventions humanitarian emergency response
Institution of Any and All Measures that Promote the
Best Interest of the Child in times of emergency and Establishment of a Child Protection Working Group
disasters within 72 hours after the disaster
 Adoption of procedure in assessing the best Activate and ensure that the LCPWG is functional
interest of the child during disasters
Activation and mobilization of LCPCs
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ANNEX VII MINIMUM CHECKLIST FOR LGU COMPLIANCE
 Strengthening and mobilization of LCPC in DRR

capacities for children POLICIES AND PLANS DESCRIPTION YES NO REMARKS
Coordination among DepEd, LGU of affected area
and DILG, to facilitate resumption of classes Executive Order Instructing An instruction to the LGU Team to
LGU Team to Formulate comply with the DILG MC for the
Coordination between school heads and LGUs Local CEPC formulation of the Local CEPC
before using school as evacuation center, due to lack Issuing authority: Governor/Mayor
of alternative evacuation centers Executive Order Creating An instruction for the creation of an
the Ad Hoc Committee to Ad Hoc Committee, to be headed by
Establishment of coordination mechanism Develop the Local CEPC the DRRMO and LCPC to develop
between/among DepEd, DSWD, affected LGU, the Local CEPC
relevant child-focussed CSOs, and other Issuing authority: Governor/Mayor
stakeholders for the safety and transportation of Situation Analysis of An assessment of the status and
learners and teachers, ALS instructors, and other
Children conditions of children and analysis of
personnel to and from evacuation centers
the immediate, underlying and root
Establishment of coordination mechanisms for family
causes of their situation. The
tracing and reunification
Situation Analysis shall cover cross-
sector concerns but special focus
REPORTING, MONITORING AND EVALUATION
shall be given to children affected by
School Heads report damages incurred in school
facilities used as evacuation centers, monitor the natural and man-made disasters.
repair and replacement of school facilities used as
evacuation centers Further describes the strengths,
LDRRM Plans are compliant to weakness, opportunities and
the Quality Assessment System challenges (SWOC) or advantages
(QAS) as prescribed by the DILG- and disadvantages in each DRRM
LGA thematic area: disaster
Development of M&E plan per Adoption of existing LGU program M&E system preparedness; disaster prevention
thematic area and mitigation; disaster response;
Local CEPC M&E indicators based on existing and rehabilitation and recovery.
minimum standards issued by DSWD Risk Profile and Risk Based on a Risk Assessment
BUDGETING Assessment Map conducted when an emergency
Fund allocation 5% of LDRRM Fund allocation 5% of LDRRM Fund to DRRM Hazards, and Vulnerability situation occurs. It is a method that
Fund to DRRM activities (70% for activities (70% for mitigation and preparedness; 30% Assessment determines the nature of the hazards
mitigation and preparedness; 30% for quick response) and evaluating existing conditions of
for quick response) vulnerability that together could
Allocation from other sources Allocation from other sources (20% development potentially harm people who are
(20% development fund, portion fund, portion of 5% of GAD, Special Education Fund) exposed, property, services,
of 5% of GAD, Special Education for DRRM Programs, projects, and activities, livelihood and the environment on
Fund) for DRRM Programs, international and national funding, which they depend.
projects, and activities, Local CEPC 8 With clear vision, goals and
international and national funding, Components Integration to objectives
LDRRM
PPA1: Establishment of Identifies and describes the eight
Evacuation Centers components stipulated in RA 10821
PPA2: Establishment of and the roles and responsibilities of
Transitional Shelters for the respective duty-bearers.
Orphaned, Separated, and
Unaccompanied Children The Local CEPC is integrated into the
PPA3: Assurance for LDRRM plan and budget.
Immediate Delivery of
Basic Necessities and
Services
PPA4: Stronger Measures
to Ensure the Safety and
8
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Security of Affected
Children
PPA5: Delivery of Health,
Medical, and Nutrition
Services
PPA6: Plan of Action for
Prompt Resumption of
Educational Services for
Children
PPA7: Establishment of
Child-friendly Spaces
PPA8: Promotion of
Children’s Rights
Local CEPC Budget Inclusion in the AIP
Fund share from the following:

 5% of LDRRM of which 70% for
mitigation and preparedness and
30% for quick response
 20% development fund
 5% of GAD
 Special Education Fund
Other sources: international and

national funding, donations
Local CEPC M&E System
Local Code for Children
Local Child Protection
Policy
Resolution Adopting the A resolution issued by the LDRRMC
Local CEPC and and LCPC and authorized by the
Endorsement to the SP/SB Governor/Mayor for the adoption of
the Local CEPC. It shall also seek the
endorsement by the SP/SB to
approve budget allocation for Local
CEPC.
SP/SB Resolution
Adopting the LCEPC

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The Guidebook articulates the legal bases and the related

Who is primarily responsible for the

Children are most vulnerable, at higher risk, and worst affected

Table 1 Local CEPC Components and Outcomes

No. Components Outcomes

What is the guiding framework of the CEPC?

• The Ad Hoc Committee can be chaired by the LDRRMO and may

• An orientation may be organized by the LDRRMO, in coordination

• The Ad Hoc Committee shall develop its work schedule/timeline

Local CEPC Drafting and Adoption Phase

Table 4 Local CEPC Suggested Content Outline

Section Section Topic and Description

Sources of funds, as much as possible, for each component, shall be identified

Head of the Local Veterinary Office

Head of the Local Budget Office

Division Head/Superintendent of Schools of the Division Head/Superintendent of Schools of the

Four (4) accredited CSOs

One (1) private sector representative

ANNEX IV. CHILD PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL CEPC

MINIMUM PROCESS OF CHILD PARTICIPATION IN HUMANITARIAN AND EMERGENCY

DRRM THEMATIC AREA 3: DISASTER RESPONSE  Assessment of alternative places whether it is a

women  Establishment of community kitchens

 Non-use of military vehicles in conflict-affected  Compliance to standard protocols and case

ANNEX VII MINIMUM CHECKLIST FOR LGU COMPLIANCE

 Strengthening and mobilization of LCPC in DRR

Fund share from the following:

Other sources: international and

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