Revised Child-Friendly Local

Governance Audit (CFLGA)

and Seal of Child-Friendly
Local Governance (SCFLG)

Department of the Interior and Local Government

Council for the Welfare of Children
OUTLINE OF THE PRESENTATION

1. Background
2. Overview
3. 2014-2018 CFLGA Results
4. Review Process
5. Legal Basis, Framework and Objectives
6. Indicators
7. Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force
8. Standard Timeline and Process
9. Institutional Arrangements
10. Knowledge Management System
1. BACKGROUND – LCPC FUNCTIONALITY STUDY

• The Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality

Study (Towards More Effective Local Councils for the Protection of
Children in Child Rights Responsive Governance in the Philippines)
concluded that LCPCs were not effective in improving the welfare and
situation of the Filipino children.

• As a response, a National Strategy Towards More Effective LCPCs

was developed. The LCPC Consortium was created originally to oversee its
implementation.

Note: The LCPC Functionality Study was approved by the CWC Board as per CB Resolution No. 3 Series of
2012 (04 October 2012).
1. BACKGROUND – LCPC FUNCTIONALITY STUDY

RECOMMENDATIONS NATIONAL STRATEGY

1. Establish a Replication Strategy for Mainstreaming

1. Communities of Practice on Child-Friendly Local
Child Rights in the Rationalized Local Planning System
Governance or COP-CFLG (DILG MC 2014-57)
(RPS)

2. Make the Child Rights Responsive Governance Award a 2. Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities
mobilizing incentive that is truly attractive to LGUs and Cities (EO 184 of 1999)

3. Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance and

3. Improve the LCPC Monitoring System for
Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (DILG
greater efficiency and improved reporting by
MC 2014-80; DILG-DSWD-DepEd-DOH JMC
and feedback to constituent LCPCs
2019-01)
4. Enact a singular coherent government directive/
4. Issuance of a Unified Directive on LCPC (DILG MC
memorandum circular on the establishment and
2021-039)
operations of LCPCs
5. Develop a purposive advocacy and mobilization plan
5. Advocacy and Communication Plan for the National
that will place child rights in the agenda of the Local
Plan of Action for Children
Chief Executives (LCEs)
1. BACKGROUND
Seal of Child-Friendly
Local Governance

Presidential Award for

Child-Friendly Local
Child-Friendly
Governance Audit
Municipalities and Cities
SDGs, AMBISYON 2040, PDP, NPAC, AND
OTHER SECTORAL PLANS FOR
CHILDREN

LCPC
1. BACKGROUND

CFLGA
SCFLG

SGLG
PACFMC
2. OVERVIEW

Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA)

• A results-based assessment tool and an annual mandatory audit
for cities and municipalities to gauge the level of performance of Local
Government Units (LGUs) in implementing programs and instituting
measures to uplift the welfare of children

• Led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and
supported by DILG-DSWD-DepEd-DOH JMC 2019-01

• From 2014-2018, LGUs needed to have a rating of at least 75% and

above to pass the CFLGA and be conferred with the Seal of Child-
Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) by the Council for the Welfare of
Children (CWC) Board
2. OVERVIEW

Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA)

• Starting 2019, the Passing Rate for the CFLGA is at least 80% and above
with the following minimum required score per category.
• If an LGU fails to meet the minimum requirement in any of the categories,
the final rating will not be considered even if it meets the overall passing
rate.
CATEGORY FULL SCORE MIN. REQUIREMENT (80%)
SURVIVAL 15.00 12.00
DEVELOPMENT 15.00 12.00
PROTECTION 15.00 12.00
PARTICIPATION 15.00 12.00
GOVERNANCE 40.00 32.00
2. OVERVIEW

Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG)

• Recognition System for LGUs delivering clear and outstanding positive
results for children

• Conferred by the CWC Board to LGUs which passed the annual

mandatory CFLGA

• One of the requirements under the Social Protection and

Sensitivity Programs of the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) of
DILG

• SCFLG Conferees can qualify for the Presidential Award for Child-
Friendly Municipalities and Cities managed by CWC
3. 2014-2018 CFLGA RESULTS

This shows the comparison

of audited and not audited
cities and municipalities per
year.

To date, 96.51% of the total

number of local government
units (1,634) has been
audited.
3. 2014-2018 CFLGA RESULTS
3. 2014-2018 CFLGA RESULTS

From 2014 to 2018, the audit

rate and passing rate
increased by 15.44% and
37.46%, respectively.

Noting the annual increase

in both audit and passing
rates, the Child-Friendly
Local Governance Audit has
been effective in mandating
the local government units in
complying with the
requirements of the twelve
indicators.
3. 2014-2018 CFLGA RESULTS

Since 2014, Indicators 2

(malnutrition) and 3 (day
care attendance) are the
least achieved among the
indicators. Data discrepancies
and non-availability of data
affect the performance of LGUs
for reported cases of under-five
malnutrition and day care
attendance of 3-4 year old
children.

The highest achieved are

Indicators 9 (Barangay
Violence Against Women and
their Children/ VAW-C Desks),
10 (PhilHealth Accreditation),
11 and 12 (Local School Board
Plan) as they are also included
as requirements for the Seal of
Good local Governance (SGLG)
under the Social Protection.
3. 2014-2018 CFLGA RESULTS – CHALLENGES
ENCOUNTERED
Audit Feedback Technical Unified Data
Indicators Mechanism Assistance Guidelines Utilization
Different Data
Little to no interpretations on utilization
Penalizes good No initial feedback
technical the indicators, rating stops at
performance provided
assistance provided and computation endorsement
system of results

Data discrepancies
Endorsement of
question veracity
results with no
and credibility of
feedback
LGU data

Projected vs.
Actual Data
3. 2014-2018 CFLGA RESULTS – RESPONSES TO
CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED
Audit Feedback Technical Unified Data
Indicators Mechanism Assistance Guidelines Utilization
Technical
Audit process will CFLGA handbook Basis for
Assistance (and
Input and Process include feedback supported by a Joint planning &
Resource
indicators before endorsement to Memorandum programming
CWC TMG & Board Augmentation)
Circular for children
Plan

To be reviewed, Post-Audit process

finalized, and will ensure presence CFLGA
submitted by the of feedback infographics
LCPC mechanism

Projected data will

be reported but
only actual data to
be rated
4. REVIEW PROCESS

CWC
• Post Evaluation Workshop of the 2014 CFLGA & SCFLG (14-17 April 2015)
• Core Group Meetings from 2015 to 2016 (4 Meetings)
• Bilateral Meetings of CWC and DILG in 2017

DILG
• 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 CFLGA Data Capture Form and Handbook
5. LEGAL BASIS, FRAMEWORK, & OBJECTIVE

• Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act 7160)

• AmBisyon 2040 and the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022
(Executive Order No. 5, series of 2016)
• 3rd National Plan of Action for Children (NPAC) 2017-2022 (Executive
Order No. 310, series of 2000)
• 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
5. LEGAL BASIS, FRAMEWORK, & 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
5. LEGAL BASIS, FRAMEWORK, & OBJECTIVE

The CFLGA data and results may serve as the basis for LGUs and national
government agencies (NGAs) to identify strengths, weaknesses, and
opportunities in child rights responsive governance which can answer the
following strategic pints:

• What the LGUs are (currently) doing;

• What the LGUs should be doing;
• What the LGUs can do more; and
• How the NGAs can support the LGUs.
6. INDICATORS

Survival Category Indicators

1.1. Percentage coverage of Fully Immunized Children (FIC) aged 12 months
old

1.2. Prevalence of malnutrition among children 0-59 months old

1.3. Percentage coverage of pregnant adolescents provided with prenatal and

postpartum services
6. INDICATORS

Development Category Indicators

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)

2.3. Percentage of out-of-school-children and youth (OSCY) assisted for

enrolment or re-enrolment to school, alternative learning system (ALS) or
other flexible learning options
6. INDICATORS

Protection Category Indicator

3.1. Management of reported cases of children in need of special protection
(CNSP): Case Management Coverage, Preparation, and Referral Network

Participation Category Indicators

4.1. Child representation in the Local Council for the Protection of Children
(LCPC): resolution, selection process, barangay representation

4.2. Development of policy and programs, projects, and activity (PPAs) with
other children’s participation in the planning, implementation, or monitoring
phase
6. INDICATORS

Governance Category Indicators

5.1. Established and updated database on children

5.2. Available and Implemented local plans for children

5.3. Updated Local Code for Children contextualizing or adopting recently

issued national laws on children

5.4. Budget allocated and utilized for children’s programs

5.5. Functional LCPCs and BCPCs

5.6. Child-Friendly Facilities in all Barangays

7. IMTF

Chairperson: City/ Municipal/ Provincial/ Regional DILG

Vice Chairperson: City/ Municipal/ Provincial/ Regional DSWD
Members:
• City/ Municipal/ Provincial Planning and Development Offices; NEDA
Regional Offices
• City/ Municipal/ Provincial Health and Nutrition Offices; DOH and
NNC Regional Offices
• DepEd
• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

Note: Composition follows DILG MC 2008-126.

8. STANDARD TIMELINE & PROCESS

SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS

PRE-AUDIT

 DILG to convene CFLGA Core Group for post-audit

JAN-MAR 3 working days National
evaluation and assessment

 CWC & DILG to provide re-orientation/ orientation

JANUARY 1 day National
on CFLGA and SCFLG KMS

JANUARY
5 working days Regional IMTF  Provide orientation to C/M IMTF
W4
8. STANDARD TIMELINE & PROCESS

SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS

AUDIT PROPER
 IMTF Chair to inform LCPC of audit
 Orient LCPC of data requirements
FEBRUARY City/ Municipal
15 working days  Convene and encode CFLGA data using SCFLG KMS
W1-3 IMTF
 Present initial results to LCPC
 Submit CFLGA Audit Summary (signed by LCE)
 Review submitted CFLGA Forms
 Present initial results to PCPC
FEB-APR 30 working days Provincial IMTF
 Provide feedback re: provincial review to Cities and
W4-W1 Municipalities
 Consolidate and endorse CFLGA Provincial Audit
Summary (signed by LCE)
 Review submitted CFLGA Forms
 Present initial results to RC/SCWC
APR-MAY  Provide feedback re: regional review to provinces
25 working days Regional IMTF
W2-W1  Consolidate and endorse CFLGA Regional Audit
Summary to CWC, cc DILG (signed by RIMT and
RC/SCWC Chars)
8. STANDARD TIMELINE & PROCESS

SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS

AUDIT PROPER
 Review submitted CFLGA Forms
MAY-JUN 20 working days CWC Secretariat
 Provide feedback re: national review to the regions
W2-W1  Prepare list of SCFLG Eligible Cities and
Municipalities for CWC TMG
JUNE CWC Technical  Endorse list of SCFLG Eligible Cities and
1 day
W2 Management Group Municipalities to CWC Board

JUNE 1 day CWC Board

 Approve and confer the Seal of Child-Friendly Local
W3 Governance (SCFLG)
8. STANDARD TIMELINE & PROCESS

SCHEDULE LEVEL PROCESS

POST AUDIT

JUNE  Communicate list of SCFLG Conferees to RC/SCWC

5 working days CWC Secretariat
W4 and RIMTF Chairpersons
 RIMTF to communicate list of SCFLG Conferees
JULY 5 working days
RIMTF  RC/SCWC to identify areas for Technical Assistance
W1 RC/SCWC and conduct regional/ provincial awarding, as
applicable
 PIMTF to communicate to LGUs
JULY 5 working days
PIMTF  PCPC to identify areas for Technical Assistance and
W2 PCPC Resource Augmentation (TARA) and conduct
provincial awarding and recognition, as applicable
 Discuss audit results with LCPC
JULY 5 working days
C/M IMTF  LCPC to utilize audit results on: priority areas for
W3 LCPC intervention and developing child-responsive plans
and programs to improve service delviery
9. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS – DILG

Through the National Barangay Operations Office:

• Oversee the overall policy, technical, and administrative arrangements
for the CFLGA;
• Undertake measures, within the authority of the Office, to ensure
successful run of the CFLGA, including:
 Coordinating with and providing guidance to the Regional Focal Persons
and IMTF members, as deemed necessary, in the conduct of CFLGA
 Addressing queries and requests for assistance from the field, particularly
in the use of the CFLGA tools and protocols, among others; and
• Monitor the implementation of the CFLGA and recommend
adjustments to mitigation measures, as appropriate, to the OUSLG to
help manage risks that arise from the implementation
9. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS – CWC

Through the Council Board:

• Confer the SCFLG to LGUs that pass the audit; and
• Approve, as needed, amendments to the CFLGA indicators, tools, and
process

Through the RC/SCWCs:

• Endorse, along with the RIMTF, the consolidated CFLGA regional result
to CWC and DILG NBOO; and
• Note and identify issues, concerns, and trends in the audit results which
shall be used to identify possible action points to be integrated in their
Technical Assistance (TA) Plan to strengthen City and Municipal LCPCs
9. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS – CWC

Through the Monitoring and Evaluation Division, (vice Localization and

Institutionalization Division)
• Undertake measures, within the authority of the Office, to ensure
successful run of the CFLGA, including:
 Operationalizing the SCFLG KMS to facilitate ease of audit process
 Coordinating with and providing guidance through the RC/SCWCs, as
deemed necessary, in the conduct of CFLGA including assigning the
RC/SCWC Regional Coordinator as member of the RIMTF
 Addressing queries particularly in the use of the CFLGA tools and
handbook, among others
 Providing resources to the RC/SCWC for the conduct of the CFLGA
• Monitor the implementation of the CFLGA and recommend
adjustments, as appropriate
9. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS – CORE GROUP

DepEd, DOH, DSWD, ECCD Council, NNC, NYC, and NCSD:

• Meet annually for a program review of the CFLGA for enhancement of
the indicators, as needed, and to identify areas for improvement on the
process and forms; and
• Provide continuing professional development program support,
supplementary learning and reference materials to LGUs based on the
CFLGA results/ trends.

Specific to DSWD, DepEd, and DOH:

• Support the implementation of the CFLGA by providing technical
support through the designation of a representative to the IMTF at all
levels.
9. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS – LGUs

Through the Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPCs)

• LCPC, through its IMTF, shall lead in the implementation, monitoring,
and reporting of CFLGA;
• Local CSOs shall be involved in the audit process as members of the
IMTF; and
• Budget allocation for the conduct of CFLGA which can be drawn from a
share or portion of funds allotted for the LCPC
10. SCFLG KMS

Two of the essential elements of a Child-Friendly Philippines are:

• Responsive structures and systems – functional and responsive

structures and systems for child rights promotion and protection at all
levels

• Knowledge Management System – operational monitoring and

evaluation system for data on children
10. SCFLG KMS

DATA
GATHERING The SCFLG KMS will serve as repository
AND
UPLOADING
of data and information gathered from
the annual Child-Friendly Local
Governance Audit (CFLGA) which can
be accessed through website and mobile
DATA DATA
UTILIZATION VALIDATION applications.
KNOWLEDGE
MANAGEMEN
T SYSTEM
This captures the framework and
process flow of the KMS. It contains the
processes of the CFLGA and SCFLG
DATA
from data collection to data utilization,
DATA
APPROVAL
REVIEW AND
ANALYSIS
including conferment of the SCFLG.
10. SCFLG KMS

1. Automate the CFLGA and SCFLG processes; and

2. Provide data, information, and thematic reports on the mandatory audit as
basis for development, monitoring, and assessment of policies, programs,
and services for children
GOOGLE DRIVE LINKS

1. CFLGA and SCFLG: https://tinyurl.com/cwcbrieferscflg

2. SCFLG KMS Materials: https://tinyurl.com/cwcscflgkmsmats
3. 2021 CFLGA Supplemental Guidelines : https://
tinyurl.com/2021CFLGAAnnex