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
childrens programs.
It is a council organized in all
levels (Prov, City, Municipality and
Barangay) that serves as the
umbrella
organization
for
childrens concerns.
It is a council fully harnessed to be
an efficient and effective advocate
of child rights, and implementor of
all childrens programs in the

GUIDING
LAWS

CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILDadopted in November 20, 1989 by the United
Nations General Assembly

4 Principles of UNCRC
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
CODE OF THE PHILS)
PD 603
RA 8980

(CIVIL

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
OF LCPC

2002

MC 02-126
MC 02-121

1996
MC 96-139
1994
MC 94-14
1992
MC 92-70
1991
1990

MC 91-57
MC 91-56
MC 90-04

PD 603

DILG Memo
M.C. 90-04
Jan. 19,1990
Circulars/Orders

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 SubCommittees 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,
Revised
guidelines
dated
Auguston
5,the
2002

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
Regional Sub-Committee
the Welfare of
Circularfor94-14
Children

Local Sub-Committee for the Welfare of

Children
Provincial SubCommittee 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:
CHAIRPERSON
CO-CHAIR
MEMBERS

PROVINCE

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

Functions of the
Councils

Formulate gender
fair, culturally
relevant and
responsive plans
and programs

PROVINCE

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

PROVINCE

Provide coordinative
linkages

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

PROVINCE

Establish and
maintain database
on children

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

PROVINCE

Conduct capability
building programs

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

PROVINCE

Perform other
functions as
provided by laws

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

 Prepare AWFP for

children and
recommend
appropriations to
the Sanggunian

PROVINCE

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

 Provide technical
assistance and
recommend
financial support

PROVINCE

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

 Recommend local
legislations
promoting the 4
principles of UNCRC

PROVINCE

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

 Monitor and
evaluate the
implementation of
the program

PROVINCE

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

 Foster education of
every child

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

 Advocate for the

establishment and
maintenance of
children and youth
facilities

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

 Assist children in
need of special
protection and refer
cases filed vs. child
abusers to proper
agencies

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

BARANGAY

 Document barangay
best practices on
children

CITY/
MUNICIPALITY

LCPC Monitoring System

CWC
RSCWC

PCPC
C/MCPC
BCPC

DILG
PLANNING SERVICE

DILG
REGIONAL OFFICE

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
barangays 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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