ORGANIZING AND

STRENGTHENING OF
LOCAL COUNCILS FOR
THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN (LCPC)
 WHAT IS LCPC?
• Basically it is an institutional mechanism in
the LGU that facilitates and implements
children’s programs.
• It is a council organized in all levels (Prov,
City, Municipality and Barangay) that serves
as the umbrella organization for children’s
concerns.
• It is a council fully harnessed to be an
efficient and effective advocate of child rights,
and implementor of all children’s programs
in the barangay.
GUIDING LAWS
CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD-
adopted in November 20, 1989 by the United
Nations General Assembly

4 Principles of UN-CRC

 SURVIVAL
 SECURITY/ PROTECTION
 DEVELOPMENT
 PARTICIPATION
 CHILD 21
• The Philippine National Strategic
Framework for Plan Development for
Children
• Adopted through E.O. no. 310 signed on
November 3, 2000 by Pres. Estrada. It is a
successor plan to the PPAC, a 25-year
strategic framework for planning. programs
and interventions that promote and
safeguard the rights of the Filipino children.
LEGAL BASES

 RA 7610
 ARTICLE 359 & 360 (CIVIL
CODE OF THE PHILS)
 PD 603
 RA 8980
 RA 7610 – SPECIAL PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE,
EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION
ACT

• Provides for stronger deterrence and

special protection against child abuse,
exploitation and discrimination and its
corresponding penalties.
 ARTICLE 359 & 360
(CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILS)
• Provides that the “government shall
establish Councils for the Protection of
Children”
 PD 603 Art.87 - The Child and Youth
Welfare Code
• “Every Barangay Council shall
encourage the organization of a Local
Council for the Protection of Children
and shall coordinate with the Council
for the Welfare of Children and Youth
in drawing and implementing plans for
the promotion of child welfare.”
 EVOLUTION MC 02-126
OF LCPC 2002
MC 02-121
1996 MC 96-139
1994 MC 94-14
1992 MC 92-70
1991 MC 91-57
MC 91-56
1990 MC 90-04
PD 603
 DILG Memo Circulars/Orders
• M.C. 90-04 Jan. 19,1990
“Enjoined all Barangay Captain to establish within the
structure at their respective BDC the Local Council for the
Protection of Children.”

• M.C. No. 94 - 14
“Adoption of the Implementing Guidelines of M.O. 39 and
the Revised Guidelines on the Reorganization /
Organization of Local Sub-Committees for the Welfare of
Children.”
 DILG Memo Circulars
• Memorandum Order No. 39

“Mandating all Local Government Units through

the DILG to Formulate 1993 Work and Financial
Plan and every year thereafter implementing the
Philippine Plan of Action for Children (PPAC).”

1. direction in the preparation of the Work and

Financial Plan for Children

2. prescribed the specific guidelines, procedures

as well as the forms to be accomplished.
 DILG Memorandum Circular No.
2002-121, dated August 5, 2002
• Revised guidelines on the organization and
strengthening of the Local Councils for the
Protection of Children (LCPC)
incorporating thereat Early Childhood Care
and Development (ECCD) Coordinating
Committees at the Provincial, City,
Municipal and Barangay levels.
 DILG Memorandum Circular 94-14
Regional Sub-Committee
Regional Sub-Committee for
for the
the Welfare
Welfare of
of Children
Children

Local Sub-Committee
Local Sub-Committee for
for the
the Welfare
Welfare of
of Children
Children

Provincial Sub-
Committee for the
Welfare of Children

City/Municipal Sub-
Committee for the
Welfare of Children

Barangay Council for

the Protection of
Children
AT WHAT LEVELS SHALL THE
LCPC/ECCD COORDINATING
COMMITTEES BE ORGANIZED?

Composed of: PROVINCE

 CHAIRPERSON
 CO-CHAIR CITY/
 MEMBERS MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY
 Functions of the Councils

 Formulate gender
fair, culturally PROVINCE
relevant and
responsive plans
and programs CITY/
MUNICIPALITY
 PROVINCE

 Provide coordinative
CITY/
linkages MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY
 PROVINCE

 Establish and
maintain database CITY/
on children MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY
 PROVINCE

 Conduct capability
CITY/
building programs MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY
 PROVINCE

 Perform other
functions as CITY/
provided by laws MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY
 Prepare AWFP for
children and PROVINCE
recommend
appropriations to
the Sanggunian CITY/
MUNICIPALITY
 Provide technical
assistance and PROVINCE
recommend
financial support
CITY/
MUNICIPALITY
 Recommend local
legislations PROVINCE
promoting the 4
principles of UN-
CRC CITY/
MUNICIPALITY
 Monitor and
evaluate the PROVINCE
implementation of
the program
CITY/
MUNICIPALITY
 Foster education of
every child CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY
 Advocate for the
establishment and CITY/
maintenance of MUNICIPALITY
children and youth
facilities
BARANGAY
 Assist children in
need of special
protection and refer
CITY/
cases filed vs. child MUNICIPALITY
abusers to proper
agencies
BARANGAY
 Document barangay
best practices on
children CITY/
MUNICIPALITY
LCPC Monitoring System

DILG
CWC PLANNING SERVICE

DILG
RSCWC REGIONAL OFFICE

PCPC

C/MCPC

BCPC
 Indicators of a Functional LCPC

1. BCPC officers are familiar with or trained on

child-friendly programs and services.
2. Records/Minutes of meetings
3. Presence of plans for children (stand alone
or integrated into the local development plan
• There is an updated master list of the
barangay’s children showing their unique
needs and circumstances
• Enforcement in the barangay of laws and
ordinances concerning children is closely
monitored.
4. Included in Local Budget
5. Projects/ Activities Undertaken
 
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PRESENTATION