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Province of La Union
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
BARANGAY ____________________
WHEREAS, Article XV Section 3(2) of the 1987 Constitution mandates that the State shall
defend the right of the children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special
protection form all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation, and other conditions
prejudicial to their development;
WHEREAS, Article 359 of the New Civil Code provides that the government will establish
whenever possible Councils for the Protection of Children;
WHEREAS, the Child and Youth Welfare Act of PD 603 and DILG Memorandum Circular
No. 2002-121 called for the organization of Local Council for the Protection of Children in all
levels;
WHEREAS, the Council plays a vital role in the implementation of programs and projects
at the barangay to ensure that the rights of every child will be protected and be fully achieved;
Chairperson: __________________________________
Punong Barangay
Co-Chairperson: __________________________________
SBM, Committee Chair on Women & Family
Members: __________________________________
SBM, Committee Chair on Peace and Order
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Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS)
__________________________________
Barangay Day Care Worker
__________________________________
Barangay Health Nurse/Midwife
__________________________________
Barangay Health & Wellness Volunteer (BHWV)
__________________________________
Barangay Chief Tanod
__________________________________
PTA President / Representative
__________________________________
CSO/NGO Representative
__________________________________
CSO/NGO Representative
__________________________________
Youth/Children Sector Representative
SECTION 2. FUNCTIONS. The Barangay Council for the Protection of Children shall
perform the following functions:
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Punong Barangay