RECONSTITUTION AND TABLE ASSESSMENT

OF THE CITY INTER-AGENCY MONITORING

TASK FORCE FOR THE CHILD FRIENDLY LOCAL
GOVERNANCE AUDIT 2019
 Review Process
• Consultative Meetings with National Government Agencies and Academe
• Validation Workshop with Sub-National Representatives
• Pilot Testing of CFLGA Proposed Indicators
• Handbook Writing Workshop
• Field Testing of the CFLGA Data Capture Form and Handbook
 Objective
General
• To assess the performance of the LGU in implementing child-friendly policies,
programs, projects, and services.

Specific Objectives
• To determine the level of performance of the LGUs;
• To identify priority areas to improve the situation of children;
• To utilize CFLGA result as basis for planning and programming;
• To determine areas for technical and/or financial assistance; and
• To recognize good LGU performers
 What it means to be child-friendly
The LGU gives priority to children in planning, budgeting, legislation and delivery of
services and is able to assure that all children’s needs are addressed and their
rights to SURVIVAL, DEVELOPMENT, PROTECTION and PARTICIPATION are upheld.
 Indicators - Survival
Text here2014-2018 Indicators
 Percentage reduction in the deaths
among children below five years old
 Percentage reduction of stunting and
wasting of children 0-72 months
 Philhealth accreditation in its main
health facility or rural health unit for
the Maternal and Primary Care
services
Indicators for 2019
 Percentage coverage of Fully
Immunized Children (FIC) aged 0-12
months old
 Prevalence of malnutrition among
children 0-59 months
 Percentage coverage of pregnant
adolescents provided with pre-natal
and postpartum services
 Survival
Indicator Score
Survival
1.1 Percentage coverage of
Fully Immunized Children
aged 12 months old
1.2 Prevalence of
malnutrition among
children aged 0-59 months
old
Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR
5 Fully immunized children are infants who received one dose of Data from the Field Health Service CHO
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), three doses each of oral polio Information System (FHSIS) report
vaccine (OPV), diphtheria, pentavalent vaccine, and two (2) doses of of the local health unit (refer to
measles containing vaccine (MCV) at nine (9) months and twelve Annex 4 for sample).
(12) months old.
In cases wherein the LGU reports the lack of supplies for
immunization owing to logistical concerns of the health system, the
IMTF may give consideration provided the LGU can show proof of
received request for the supplies [vaccines] needed dated a quarter
prior to the audit.
5 Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus is the annual weighing and height Accomplished OPT Plus Form 2A: Nutrition Office
measurement of all preschoolers 0-59 months old or below five years City/Municipality Summary Report CHO
old in a community to identify and locate the malnourished children. of the local health/nutrition office
Data generated through OPT Plus are used for local nutrition action (refer to Annex 4 for sample)
planning, particularly in quantifying the number of malnourished and
identifying who will be given priority interventions in the community.
Moreover, results of OPT Plus provide information on the nutritional
status of the preschoolers and the community in general, thus,
providing information on the effectiveness of the local nutrition
program.
 Survival
Indicator 1.1 Percentage coverage of fully immunized children aged 12 months old
 Survival
Indicator 1.2 Prevalence of malnutrition among children aged 0-59 months old
 Survival
Indicator
Survival
1.3 Percentage coverage of
pregnant adolescents provided
with prenatal and postpartum
services
1.3.1 Percentage coverage of
pregnant adolescents with
prenatal services
1.3.2 Percentage coverage of
pregnant adolescents with
postpartum services
Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR
An adolescent is a person who experiences the period of adolescence, the period CHO
in human growth and development that occurs after childhood and before
adulthood, which begins with the onset of physiologically normal puberty, and
ends when an adult identity and behavior are accepted. This period of
development corresponds roughly to the period between the ages of ten (10) and
nineteen (19) years. For this indicator, data will use the DOH bracket of 10-14 and
15-19 years old
3 Prenatal services. The first prenatal check-up must be done during the first Data from the National Safe Motherhood CHO
trimester (as soon as pregnancy is confirmed) so that preventive, promotive Program - Pregnancy Tracking from the
health interventions such as micronutrient supplementation, screening for local health unit (refer to Annex 4 for
complications will be given in the earliest possible time. There should be at least sample)
four (4) prenatal visits as follows:
• 1st trimester = at least 1 check-up
• 2nd trimester = at least 1 check-up
• 3rd trimester = at least 2 check-ups
2 Postpartum check-ups refer to check-ups provided by the midwife / nurse / Data from the National Safe Motherhood CHO
C/MHO to the mother together with their newborn within 1 week after delivery. Program - Pregnancy Tracking from the
• 1st postnatal check-up – before discharge of mother and child local health unit (refer to Annex 4 for
• 2nd postnatal check-up – within seven (7) days after delivery/discharge sample)
 Survival
Indicator 1.3 Percentage coverage of pregnant adolescents provided with prenatal and postpartum
services
 Survival
Indicator 13.2 Percentage coverage of pregnant adolescents provided with postpartum services
 Indicators - Development
2014-2018 Indicators
 Percentage
Text hereincrease in the number of 3-4 year-old
children attending center-based day care services
 Percentage increase in the completion rate for
elementary schooling
 A Local School Board (LSB) Plan that is aligned with
the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
 Completed at least 70% of its LSB Plan.
Indicators for 2019
 Percentage coverage of children aged 3-4 years old
provided with early childhood care and
development (ECCD) services
 Presence of ECCD services in all barangays, either
private or publicly-managed, in any modality
o Percentage of barangays with at least one (1)
ECCD service
o Percentage of accredited or recognized center-
based ECCD services
 Percentage of out-of-school children and youth
assisted for [re]enrolment to school or other
flexible learning options
 Development
Indicator
Development
2.1 Percentage coverage of
children aged 3-4 years old
provided with early childhood
care and development (ECCD)
services, both public and
privately managed, and may be
center, home, or community-
based
2.2 Presence of ECCD services in
all barangays, either private or
publicly managed (center, home,
community, or other modalities)
Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR
5 ECCD Program refers to the various services of health, nutrition, early education, child Enrolment/Registration List CSWDO
protection, social services development and human development that may be conducted as from the LSWDO / ECCD Focal DepEd
center-based programs or home-based programs by various ECCD Service Providers. Person BPLO
Center-based programs refer to programs such as the day care service established under the
Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection Act (RA 6972), and hereinafter referred
to as the child development service, community or church-based early childhood education
programs initiated by NGOs or people’s organizations, workplace-related child care and
education programs, child-minding centers and stations.
Home-based programs refer to programs which utilize parents as the primary service
providers for ECCD such as the neighborhood-based play groups, family child care
programs, parent education and home visiting programs.
Child Development Center/Learning Center (CDC/LC) is an early learning center, public or CSWDO
private, that offers early education and/or child care program for the 0 to 4 years old DepEd
children who are taught by a Child Development Teacher/Worker (CDT/CDW). Barangay
Private CDCs/LCs are those established and owned by Corporations, Associations, Religious BPLO
Groups, Mission Boards, Non-Government Organizations and People’s Organizations. These
are managed and supervised by an Administrator/ Director/Principal of the Center.
Public CDCs are those established by the LGUs, NGAs, and Government-Owned and
Controlled Corporations (GOCCs). These are supervised by the Local Social Welfare and
Development Officer (LSWDO) / ECCD Focal Person or any designated person by the Office
concerned.
 Development
Indicator 2.1 Percentage coverage of children aged 3-4 years old provided with early childhood care and development (ECCD) services,
both public and privately managed, and may be center, home, or community-based
 Development
Indicator 2.2. Presence of ECCD services in all barangays, either private or publicly-managed, in any of the following modality -
center/facility, home, community, or other modalities
 Development
Indicator
Development
2.3 Percentage of out-of-
school children and youth
(OCSY) assisted for
enrolment/re-enrolment to
school, alternative learning
system (ALS) or other flexible
learning options
2.3.1 Percentage of children
who have dropped out from
school that were reintegrated
in the academic year being
audited
2.3.2Percentage of OSCY
registered/enrolled to schools,
ALS, or other flexible learning
options
Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR
Flexible learning options, currently called alternative delivery mode (ADM), provides CSWDO
opportunities for pupils/students to continue their schooling with consideration to PESO
their circumstances. This includes Open High School Program (OHSP), Instructional CPDO
Management by Parents, Community and Teachers (IMPACT), modified in-school/
off-school approach (MISOSA), rural farm schools, and the like.
Alternative learning system (ALS) is another mode of learning to cater to OSCY who
cannot afford to pay tuition fees in regular schools. Under ALS, learning can take
place anytime and anyplace, depending on the convenience and availability of the
learners, and managed by ALS learning facilitators.
2.5 Simple Dropout Rate calculates the percentage of pupils/students who do not finish Simple Drop-out Rate from DepEd
a particular grade/year level. It does not capture pupils/students who finish a the primary and secondary
grade/year level but do not enroll in the next grade/year level the following school schools and/or as reported
year. in the Local School Board
Meeting/s
2.5 For purposes of this audit, OCSY shall refer to persons aged 5 to 17 years old who are Data from the Local Social CSWDO
not attending school both formal and non-formal. Welfare and Development
DepEd
Office (LSWDO)
 Development
Sub-Indicator 2.3.2. Percentage of OSCY registered/enrolled to schools, ALS, or other flexible learning options
 Indicators - Protection
Text here2014-2018 Indicators Indicators for 2019
 Absence of child labor or reduction in  Management of reported cases of
child labor cases children in need of special protection
 Percentage reduction in the number (CNSP)
of children victims of violence, abuse, o Case Management Coverage
neglect and exploitation o Case management preparation
o Established referral network

Indicator
Protection
3.1 Management of
reported cases of children
in need of special protection
(CNSP)
3.1.1 Percentage coverage
of Case Management
Protection
Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR
The LGU shall ensure provision of appropriate, immediate and long-term Case Management Report CSWDO
interventions, including but not limited to the following: from the LSWDO.
• Medical assistance; However, noting the
• Counseling; confidentiality of said
• Psychosocial services; Reports, an alternative
• Protective custody; MOV is a Summary Report
• Emergency or temporary shelter; certified by the LSWDO
• Residential care and other alternative parental care; that lists the number and
• Educational assistance; type of reported cases
• Family tracing and reunification services; and the actions taken for
• Livelihood and skills training; each.
• Employment facilitation; and
• Free legal assistance.
5 License of the Registered CSWDO
Social Worker (check
expiration date), Certificate
on Case Management
Training and/or Gender-
Responsive Case
Management
 Protection
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Protection

3.1.2 Case Management
Report preparation
7 The Local Social Welfare and Development Officer serves as the case Training Certificate CSWDO
manager who coordinates the provision of needed services in PRC Registration
collaboration with other local offices.
Must either be:
 Trained Registered Social Worker
 Registered Social Worker
 Trained Public Social Development Worker

3.1.3 Established referral
network
3 Having a referral network ensures that the person receiving the report Available flow chart CSWDO
have clear guidance and training on when and how to refer the issue to with accompanying
whichever agency is responsible for coordinating the response. referral procedures
Intersectoral referrals may be made by trained professionals and (refer to Annex 4 for
administrators when children are found to be in need of protection sample flow chart) and
(immediate or longer term) and specialized support services. Directory of
Professionals working within the child protection system need to be agencies/organizations
trained in inter-agency cooperation and protocols for collaboration. for referral of
interventions/services.
Protection
Sub-Indicator 3.1.1. Percentage Coverage of Case Management
Protection
Sub-Indicator 3.1.2. Case Management Report Preparation
Protection
Sub-Indicator 3.1.3. Established referral network
 Indicators - Participation
2014-2018 Indicators
 (sub-indicator
Text here in mainstreaming children’s
rights in the LGU development agenda)
Indicators for 2019
 Child representation in the Local Council
for the Protection of Children
o Child Representative in the
City/Municipality CPC
o Child Representative Selection Process
at the City/Municipal level
o Child Representative in the BCPC
 Development of policy and programs,
projects, and activity (PPAs) with children's
participation in the planning,
implementation or monitoring phase
 Participation
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Participation

4.1 Child representation
in the Local Council for
the Protection of Children
Child Participation is reflected as children taking part in a process or CSWDO
playing a role in a process at their level, according to their evolving Legal Office
capacities, thinking for themselves, expressing their views effectively, Mayor’s Office
and interacting in a positive way with other people. Child participation
also refers to involving children in decision-making on matters that
affect their lives, the lives of the community, and the larger society in
which they live.

4.1.1 Child Representative 1 Executive Order on the CSWDO

in the City/Municipality [Re]Organization of the Legal Office
LCPC LCPC from the Office of Mayor’s Office
the Mayor and/or a
Legislative Issuance from
the Sangguniang Bayan/
Panlungsod citing the
name of the child
representative
 Participation
Indicator
Participation
4.1.2 Child Representative
Selection Process at the
City/Municipal LCPC
4.1.3 Child Representative in
the Barangay LCPC
Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR
4 Based on the Guidebook on Child Participation, all BCPC Child Representatives will convene Documentation of the CSWDO
in a City/Municipal level assembly to select their representative to the City/Municipal LCPC. Children’s General Assembly Legal Office
The selected child will sit as official representative of the children sector. The criteria for from the LSWDO or concerned Mayor’s Office
selecting a child representative is as follows: local office
• Must be between 10-15 years old;
• Must be an active participant of the community;
• Must be an active member of an accredited/recognized organization in the barangay,
school, or faith-based group;
• Must be able to articulate children’s issues and concerns;
• Must have at least a residency of one (1) year in the barangay;
• Must have good leadership skills; and
• Must have balanced views on gender, religion and ethnicity, and disabilities.
3 Executive Order on the CSWDO
[Re]Organization of the Liga ng mga
BCPC citing the name of the Barangay
child representative as Barangays
consolidated by the Office of
the Sangguniang
Bayan/Panlungsod and/or the
Local Government
Operations Officer
Participation
Sub-Indicator 4.1.1. Child Representative in the City/Municipal LCPC
Participation
Sub-Indicator 4.1.2. Child Representative Selection Process
Participation
Sub-Indicator 4.1.3. Child Representative in the Barangay LCPC
 Participation
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Participation

4.2 Development of 7 Core programs where children can participate in include Documentation CPDO
policy and programs, crafting the Sectoral or Local Development Plan for Children Report of the
CSWDO
projects, and activity (LDPC) and celebrating the National Children’s Month (NCM). activities
(PPAs) with children’s highlighting the role
participation in the played by the
planning, children from the
implementation or organizer or
monitoring phase concerned local
office (refer to Annex
for different ways of
child participation)
 Participation
Indicator 4.2. Development of policy and programs, projects, and activities (PPA) with children's
participation in the planning, implementation or monitoring phas
 Indicators - Governance
2014-2018 Indicators Indicators for 2019
Text
 Safety here for children in the community
measures  Established and updated database on children
and schools.  Local plans for children
 An ordinance establishing Barangay Violence  Updated Local Code for Children contextualizing
Against Women and their Children (VAW/C) Desks recent laws on children
 Extent of mainstreaming of children’s rights to  Budget allocation and utilization
survival, development, protection and  Functional LCPCs
participation in the core development agenda of  Child-Friendly Facilities in all Barangays
LGUs
o Availability of the AIP, LSCR, LCC
o Budget allocation and utilization
o LCPC Functionality
o Child representation in BCPCs
 Governance
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Governance

5.1 Database on children CPDO

CSWDO
CHO
Nutrition Office
5.1.1 Established and 5 The database should have the all of the following disaggregated Local State of Children CPDO
updated database on information to get full points: age, sex, ethnicity, children with disability Report or Summary CSWDO
children (CWD), OSCY. Report with the CHO
aforementioned Nutrition Office
details/information
5.1.2 Annual Local State 2 The Annual Local State of Children’s Report renders an accounting of the Local State of Children CPDO
of Children Report accomplishments of the past year, the implementation of the Report as well as
programs/projects for children as well as the Local Code for Children, Documentation Report
the present status of children in the locality and the priorities of the of the NCM
local chief executive for the succeeding year. The Report should have Must be done during
been delivered during the NCM to get full points. the Children’s Month
(November)
Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.1.1. Established and updated database on children
Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.1.2. Annual Local State of Children Report
 Governance
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Governance

5.2 Available and 6 The LGU should have the following core plans for children:
implemented local plans
for children
Signed copy of the CPDO
• Local Development Plan for Children (LDPC) integrated in the abovementioned Plans CSWDO
Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) or a Local Action Plan for LPDRRMO
Children. A document, crafted through participatory process, that
contains the deliberate, rational, and continuous efforts of the LGU to
accelerate its process of development and growth by optimizing the use
of local resources towards the realization of children’s rights.
• Comprehensive Local Juvenile Intervention Program (CLJIP). A
comprehensive juvenile intervention program covering a period of 3-5
years requiring fund appropriation from the LGU.
• Integration of the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children
(CEPC) in the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (LDRRM)
Plan and budget. The Emergency Program shall provide basis for
handling disasters and other emergency situations to protect children,
pregnant and lactating mothers, and support their immediate recovery.
Governance
Indicator 5.2. Available and implemented Local Plans
 Governance
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Governance

5.3 Updated Local Code for
Children
contextualizing/adopting
recently issued national laws on
children
5 The Local Code for Children operationalizes and localizes national laws on children as well Copy of the Ordinance/local Sanggunian
as the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It issuance
provides for implementing and monitoring mechanisms and sanctions for violations of child LGUs that practice the
rights. Moreover, the LGU is mandated to adopt national laws for children’s welfare. Some of codification of laws shall
the legislations for adoption are as follows (refer to Annex for the list of childfocused and identify and present the
child-related legislations): specific section/s and
• Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act (RA 11188) provision/s that have been
• Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Magnanay Act (RA 11148) integrated in the [Omnibus]
• Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino (RA 11037) Local Code for Children.
• National Mental Health Policy (RA 11036)
• Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act (RA 10821)
• Children’s Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015 (RA 10666)
• Early Years Act (EYA) of 2013 (RA 10410)
• Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
(RA 9231)
This must be endorsed to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
 Governance
Indicator 5.3. Updated Local Code for Children (LCC) contextualizing / adopting
recently issued national laws on childre
 Governance
Indicator
Governance
5.4 Budget allocated and utilized
for children’s programs
5.4.1Local Investment Program
for Children
5.4.2 Budget allocation for
children’s PPAs
5.4.3 Utilization of budget for
children’s PPAs
Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR
The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act states that one (1) percent of the Internal Revenue Budget Office
Allotment (IRA) of barangays, municipalities, and cities shall be allocated for the Accounting Office
strengthening and implementation of the programs of the LCPC.
2 The LIPC is a planning tool used in implementing the LDPC. It is a multi-layer listing of Signed copy of the LIPC with CPDO
programs and projects with cost estimates and sources of funds for children’s PPAs. supporting Resolution CSWDO
Check the Guidebook for the list of PPAs.
4 Annual Work and Financial Budget Office
Plan for Children signed by the CSWDO
Local Chief Executive and
Secretariat and/or
Annual Investment Program
for Children signed by the LCE
and Budget Officer supported by
a Resolution from the Local
Development Council
appropriating funds for the AIP.
4 Liquidation Report/s signed by Accounting Office
the City/Municipal Accountant
from the Accounting Office
 Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.4.1. Approved Local Investment Program for Children (LIPC) or an
Annual Work and Financial Plan for Children
 Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.4.1. Approved Local Investment Program for Children (LIPC) or an Annual Work and Financial Plan for
Children
Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.4.2. Budget Allocation for Children’s PPAs
Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.4.3. Budget utilization of children’s PPAs
 Governance
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Governance

5.5 Functional LCPCs The Local Council for the Protection of Children is an inter-agency and DILG
multi-sectorial institutional mechanism that is in charge of planning,
monitoring, and implementing local development plans for children to
ensure their safety and protection.

5.5.1 Functional 3 LCPC Functionality DILG

City/Municipal LCPC Assessment Report
from the City/Municipal
Local Government
Operations Officer
5.5.2 Functional Barangay 5 LCPC Functionality DILG
LCPCs Assessment Report from CSWDO
the City/Municipal Local
Government Operations
Officer
Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.5.1. Functional City/Municipal LCPC
Functionality Level Point
Ideal 3.00
Mature 2.00
Progressive, Basic 0.00
Governance
Sub-Indicator 5.5.2. Functional BCPCs
 Governance
Indicator Score Technical Notes Means of Verification OPR

Governance

5.6 Child-Friendly 4 The Barangay Information and Reading Center should be (i)
Facilities in all
Barangays
Monitoring Report DILG
located in a designated area that is accessible to residents on Barangay Liga ng mga
especially children, (ii) has a barangay reading center-incharge; Facilities and Barangay
(iii) well-lighted and well-ventilated, (iv) availability of updated Workers from the
reading materials, reference books; and (v) has the following City/Municipal Local
minimum fixtures: reading table, chairs, Government
bookshelves. Meanwhile, the playground or designated Operations Officer
recreational area should be located in a safe, well-lighted, well-
maintained and accessible area. Play area in day
care centers is not
counted as a
recreational facility.
Governance
Indicator 5.6. Child-friendly facilities in all barangays
 Minimum
Category Full Score
Requirement (80%)

Survival 15.00 12.00

Development 15.00 12.00

Passing Rate Protection 15.00 12.00

Participation 15.00 12.00

Governance 40.00 32.00

Thank you 