National Anti-Poverty Commission

Children Sectoral Council

LWUA Complex, Training Center Building
Katipunan Ave., Balara, Quezon City


04 August 2014

CHILD REPRESENTATIVES
Child-Serving Organizations


Dear fellow child representatives,

Mabuhay!

The National Anti-Poverty Commission Children Basic Sector (NAPC-CBS) is happy to announce
that it is now accepting applications to be part of the NAPC Children Sectoral Assembly (NCSA). The
Assembly will be held on October 2014 in Metro Manila.

Being part of the NCSA will enable you to take part in the selection of the Sectoral Council which
will represent your issues and concerns on poverty alleviation and at the same time ensure the
implementation of the Social Reform Agenda (SRA).

NCSA members are also tasked to ensuring that childrens voices are heard in the governments
different programs and policies.

As the outgoing Sectoral Representative of the Children Sector in NAPC and in behalf of the NCSA-
Technical Working Committee, I would like to personally invite your organization to apply and to
help fellow children realize their potentials as relevant stakeholders in the fight against poverty.


Sincerely yours,
Sgd.
NORISA SABIRIN
Sectoral Representative
National Anti-Poverty Commission Children Sector










National Anti-Poverty Commission
Children Sectoral Council

LWUA Complex, Training Center Building
Katipunan Ave., Balara, Quezon City
What is the NCSA?

The National Children Sectoral Assembly (NCSA) facilitates the formation of the National Children
Sectoral Council (NCSC) and the selection of nominees for the position of National Children Sectoral
Representative (NCSR).

In the exercise of its powers, the NCSA has the following functions:
a. Determine the composition, powers and functions of the NCSA, such as the responsibility of
coming up with a consensus on anti-poverty programs, including flagship programs and other
issues affecting the sector and to assist the Sectoral Representative in the monitoring of the
implementation of the flagship program at the local level;
b. Set the qualifications required of each members of the NCSC;
c. Establish the process of electing the members of the NCSC, including replacements in cases of
vacancies;
d. Elect the members of the NCSC which shall not be less than fifteen (15) nor more than
twenty-five (25);
e. Set the qualifications required of each nominee to the position of Sectoral Representative;
f. Establish the process of selecting the nominees to the position of Sectoral Representative; and
g. Convene whenever called upon by the Sectoral Council.

The outgoing NCSA, serving as Technical Working Committee (TWC), has adopted the following
rules:
a. That, the NCSA should be composed of one hundred (100) Children organizations with their
corresponding designated representatives of ages ten (10) to fourteen (14) years old;
b. That, in order to ensure geographical representation, five (5) slots are reserved per region and
15 slots to organizations with national presence
c. That, representatives must be composed of 30% women, including as least one-women
nominee as Sectoral Representative;
d. That, in order to ensure broad participation, the NCSA shall ensure that organizations
representing different ideological, religious, cultural beliefs and practices, as well as different sub-
sectoral categories of the children (e.g. street children, Muslim children and IP children, out-of-school
children, children with disabilities and children who are abused, neglected, exploited) are represented;
e. That, in cases where the target number of representatives in the regional and national level is
not reached, the TWC reserves the right to re-allocate slots; and
f. That, in absentia representation is not allowed.

Lodging, accommodation and travel for the conduct of the NCSA will be fully provided for by NAPC.








National Anti-Poverty Commission
Children Sectoral Council

LWUA Complex, Training Center Building
Katipunan Ave., Balara, Quezon City
HOW TO APPLY

Who can apply?

Children sectoral organizations
1
and Issue-based organizations
2
that are based in the Philippines and
have been in existence for at least one (1) year by October 1, 2014 is eligible to apply to be part of the
National Anti-Poverty Commission Children Sectoral Assembly (NAPC-NCSA).

Who can represent?

Duly authorized representatives can represent their respective organizations. Official representatives
must be:
Bona-fide member of the organization they are representing; and
Between ten (10) to fourteen (14) years of age by October 1, 2014.

Requirements

The following are required of each applicant-organization:
LETTER OF INTENT to apply for the NCSA addressed to:
MS. NORISA SABIRIN
Sectoral Representative for the Children
National Anti-Poverty Commission
Filled-out ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE SHEET
Filled-out REPRESENTATIVE PROFILE SHEET
PROOF OF LEGAL EXISTENCE from any credible institution such as Securities and
Exchance Commission (SEC) registration or LGU or NGA Accreditation (e.g. DSWD, CWC,
NYC, NAPC) stating at least one (1) year of existence AND a good track record; and
BOARD RESOLUTION or CERTIFICATION that the participant is the duly authorized
representative of the organization
Approved PARENTS CONSENT FORM for the child representative


Resolutions and certificates must be valid within the date of submission. INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.




1
Child-led organizations whose representative (majority of stake holdes) must be ten (10) to fourteen (14) years
of age.
2
Organizations managed by a service provider (NGOs, CSOs and the like) in its intent to help address specific
needs or issues of children through project/center based activities and programs.




National Anti-Poverty Commission
Children Sectoral Council

LWUA Complex, Training Center Building
Katipunan Ave., Balara, Quezon City

Process

There are two ways to apply:

1. E-MAIL APPLICATION: Download APPLICATION KIT
<http://www.scribd.com/doc/235774671/NCSA-Application-Kit>, fill out all forms and send
to napc.childrep@gmail.com with the header NCSA APPLICATION <Name of
Organization>.

2. BY-MAIL APPLICATION: Download APPLICATION KIT, print and fill-out all forms. Mail
forms with necessary requirements to:
MS. NORISA SABIRIN
National Anti-Poverty Commission
Water Systems Training Center
MWSS-LWUA Complex, Katipunan Avenue
Quezon City 1105


Mark your calendars!

August 4, 2014 : Application Process for NCSA Membership
August 20, 2014 : Deadline of Application for NCSA Membership
September 4, 2014 : Announcement of NCSA Organizations and Representatives
September 12, 2014 : Confirmation of Representatives
October 2014 : 1
st
NCSA of 2014