Republic of the Philippines

Province of Sarangani
Municipality of Alabel
BARANGAY KAWAS
TANGGAPAN NG SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2021 - 007

AN ORDER CREATING AND REORGANIZING THE BARANGAY COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION
OF CHILDREN (BCPC) OF BARANGAY KAWAS, ALABEL, SARANGANI PROVINCE.

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of children Against Child Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act) provides for stronger deterrence and special
protection against child abuse, exploitation and Ensure sustained delivery of basic public
ECCD service at the barangay level such as the day care program, home- based children
minding family day care, neighborhood playgroups, parent effectiveness service, maternal
and child health programs at the health center or station, nutrition education and growth
monitoring through barangay nutrition scholars; discrimination, and its corresponding
penalties;

WHEREAS, Article 359 and 360 of the Civil Code of the Philippines provides that “the
government shall establish Councils for the Protection of Children.”

WHEREAS, Article 87 of Presidential Decree (PD) 603 (children and Youth Welfare
Code) states the “every barangay council shall encourage the organizational of a Local
Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and shall coordinate with the Council for the
welfare of Children (CWC) in drawing and implementing plans for the promotion of child
and youth welfare.”

WHEREAS, RA 8980 (Early Childhood Care and Development Act) also mandate that
BCPC shall also functions as the Barangay ECCD Coordinating Committee.

WHEREAS, RA 9344 (Juvenile Welfare Act of 2006) mandates that the LCPC shall serve
as the primary agency to coordinate and assist the LGU concerned for the adoption of the
comprehensive plan in delinquency prevention, and to oversee its proper implementation;

NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power vested in me by law, I, FRANCISCO C. LABUSTRO,

Punong Barangay, Kawas, Alabel, Sarangani Province, do hereby Order to create and reorganize the
Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).

Section 1. Composition. The Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC)
shall composed of the following:

Chairman : Hon. Francisco c. Labustro - Punong Barangay

Vice Chairman : Hon. Ailyn R. Sauban - Barangay Kagawad
Comm. on Women’s, Children &
Family /VAWC Desk Officer/BCPC
Focal Person)
Members:
Hon.Rey H. Sadavao - Barangay Kagawad
(Chairperson, Committee on Peace and Order)

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 Hon. Mohariben I. Omalmaya - Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Mohammed S. Pulalon - Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Isabelita A. Palati - Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Joseph P. Seromines - Barangay Kagawad
Hon. Merlyn D. Labustro - Barangay Kagawad
Ms. Beverly D. Malesido - Barangay Secretary
Ms. Jowaima M. Chua - Barangay Treasurer
Elisa R. Apduhan - Barangay Nutrition Scholar
Deborah C. Plaida - Barangay Day Care Worker
Nurse Assigned - Barangay Health Nurse
Agnes R. Bona - Midwife
Benith L. Mangubat - Barangay Health Worker
Mr. Julius Czar Tao-tao - DepEd Principal/ Teacher In-charge: (Elem)
Mrs. Jennifer Dela Sierra - DepEd Principal/ Teacher In-charge: (HS)
Ahmad Bansalao - Chief Tanod
Hon. Roque M. Balbino - SK Chairperson
KNHS - Children’s Representative/SSG President
KCES - Children’s Representative/SPG President
Mr. Elmer Galido - PTA President (KNHS)
Hon. Isabelita A. Palati - PTA President (KCES)
Save the Children - Non-Government Organization
DANA Foundation - Non-Government Organization
World Vision - Non-Government Organization
GKK Pres. Mr. Warlie C. Juanico - Religious Sector
KCIA - PO Representative
KAPWA - PO Representative
KATODA - PO Representative
KBFFA - PO Representative
WINDS - PO Representative
OFW Association - PO Representative

Section 2. A. Function of the BCPC. The Barangay Council for the Protection of Children.
(BCPC) shall perform the following functions:
1. Foster education of every child.
2. Take steps to prevent juvenile delinquency and assist parents of children which
behavioral problems so that they can expert advice.
3. Adopt measures for the health of the children;
4. Conduct capability building projects to increase knowledge and skills in handling
children’s program;
5. Encourage the proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of the
parents, and provide learning opportunities on the adequate rearing of children
and positive parent-child relationship;
6. For more wholesome entertainment in the community, especially in movie houses;
7. Prepare AWFP for children and recommend appropriation to the Sanggunian;
8. provide coordinate linkages with other agencies and institutions in the planning
monitoring and evaluation of plans for children;
9. Establish and maintain database on children in the barangay;

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 10. Advocate for the establishment and maintenance of playgrounds, day care centers
and other facilities necessary for child and youth development;
11. advocate for passage of barangay resolutions/ordinances responsive to child-
related issued and concern and ensure the inclusion of children’s program in the
executive agenda;
12. Protect and assist children in need of special protection (e.g. abandoned,
maltreated and dependents) and refer cases filed against child abusers to proper
agencies/institutions;
13. Monitor situational reports on children and prepare quarterly updates including
the implementation of children’s program and make recommendations to the
Municipal CPC for consideration and nationwide application;
14. Perform such other functions and other child related laws especially in matters of
child and parent education, health, entertainment, etc.

B. Structure of BCPC

HON. FRANCISCO C. LABUSTRO

Chairman/Punong Barangay

Hon. AILYN R. SAUBAN

Co-Chairman/Action Officer
Barangay Kagawad
Comm. on Women’s, Children
and Family MS. BEVERLY D. MALESIDO
Secretariat/ Barangay Secretary

Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee on Committee Committee

Health & Education & ECCD Child Protection Sports & on on
Nutrition Recreation Child Participation Spiritual
Chairman: Chairman:
Hon. Roque m. Balbino
Development
Chairman: Hon. Ailyn R. Sauban Chairman: Chairman:
Hon. Mohariben I. Mrs. Deborah C. Plaida Chairman:
Hon. Mohammed S.
Members: Members: Omalmaya Mr. Warlie C. Juanico
Pulalon
Mr. Julius Czar Tao-tao Hon. Rey H. Sadavao Members:
Members:
Ms. Jennifer Dela Hon. Merlyn D. Members: SSG President Members:
BNS
Sierra Labustro Hon. Roque M. Balbino SPG President Hon. Joseph P.
BHW
Mrs. Deborah C. Palida Hon. Isabelita A. Palati Hon. Rey H. Sadavao Save the Children Seromines
Nurse
KCIA
Save the Children KATODA Mr. Badaludin Palati World Vision Hon. Rey H. Sadavao
KBFFA World Vision Save the Children Save the Children Hon. Merlyn D.
Save the Children Kabataan Konek Labustro
World Vision Save the Children
World Vision

C. Functions of the BECCD. The BCPC, in fulfilling its responsibilities as the Barangay
BCCD Coordinating Committee. shall have the following functions.

a. Ensure sustained delivery of basic public ECCD service at the barangay level
such as the day care program, home-based children minding, family day care,
neighborhood play groups, parent effectiveness service, maternal and child health
programs at the health center or station, nutrition education and growth
monitoring through Barangay nutrition scholars;

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 b. Implement early screening child surveillance and referral systems at the
barangay level in cooperation with Municipal Health and Social Welfare offices and
schools district office, NGO’s and the private sector;

c. Conduct regular and sustained information and education campaigns on ECCD

enhance public awareness about ECCD;

d. Establish and maintain a barangay- level ECCD database linked to Municipal,

Provincial and national levels;

e. Consolidated reports from individuals’ centers (health, day care), home-base

programs and other programs sites for submission to the HUC Municipal ECCD
Coordinating Committee;

f. Implement ECCD services as an integral prevention component of the

comprehensive Program for Child Protection as provided in RA No. 7610 also
known as the Social Protection of Children Against Child abuse. Exploitation and
Discrimination;

g. Prepare a barangay ECCD plan of action for integration in the barangay annual
development plan;

h. Initiate and support the passage of local legislation by Sangguniang barangay

relative to the ECCD system, and

i. Such other functions as the NECCDCC may direct.

Section 4. Secretariat. The chairman of the Council shall designate the Secretariat. BGU
operating units, which shall provide administrative and technical support services to their
respective BCPC member.

Section 5. Funding. As provided in R.A. 9344 otherwise known as juvenile justice and welfare
Act of 2006, one percent (1%) of the IRA of the respective LGU shall be allocated for the
strengthening and implementation of the program of LCPC.

Section 6. Repealing Clause. All executive orders, rules and regulation and other issuance or
parts thereof, which are inconsistent with this Executive Order, are hereby revoked, amended,
or modified accordingly.

Section 7. Meetings. The Barangay Council for the Protection of Children Council shall meet
quarterly.

Section 8. Effectivity. This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

Done this 27th of January, 2021 at Barangay Kawas, Alabel, Sarangani Province.

FRANCISCO C. LABUSTRO
Punong Barangay

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