Iloilo City Council for the Protection of Children

SUB-COMMITTEE ON THE PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF CHILDREN IN STREET SITUATIONS

In celebration of the 2026 NATIONAL DAY OF CHILDREN IN STREET SITUATIONS Justice and Care for Every Child in Street Situations

Children in street situations are rights-holders—
they deserve protection, dignity, and fair treatment.
They must not be criminalized for survival,
but supported through care, protection, and second chances.

Stop harmful practices.
Ensure due process.
Promote diversion and rehabilitation.
Justice for children is a shared responsibility.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) – Jaro I District successfully conducted an Orientation on the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), Comprehensive Barangay Juvenile Intervention Plan (CBJIP), and Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) to the different barangays of Jaro I District.

This orientation aimed to strengthen the capacity of barangay officials in implementing child protection programs, developing effective juvenile intervention plans, and ensuring compliance with standards for child-friendly governance.

The Office extends its sincere appreciation to Ms. Cindy Joy D. Blasurca, LGOO III of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Iloilo City, for sharing her expertise and valuable insights during the orientation. Her insights have significantly enhanced the knowledge and capacity of barangay officials, empowering them to effectively carry out their roles in promoting and safeguarding the rights and welfare of children in their respective communities.

Likewise, heartfelt thanks are extended to Barangay M.H. Del Pilar, Jaro Hon. Larry S. Palomo, for providing the venue; to Sir Arjay Biña for the provision of tables and chairs; and to Hon. Rodel C. Mamon, Jaro I ABC President, for the provision of snacks, all of which contributed to the successful conduct of the activity.

ILOILO CITY COUNCIL FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN 1ST QUARTER MEETING

Para mapadayon kag mapa-boost ang aton Child-Friendly City status, nagpresent ang ICCPC sang 1st Quarter accomplishments kag gin-share ang Approved 2026 Work and Financial Plan for endorsement upod ang requests para sa reconstitution sang EO 49 kag issuance sang EO for ICCPC TWG.

Gin-discuss man ang upcoming activities nga nagalakip sang Recognition and Moving Up sang ECCD Learners, delivery sang supplementary feeding goods funded by DSWD, status sang Sustainable Feeding Program sang City Government, Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit, ProtecTEEN Program, Music and Movement Workshop para sa Day Care kag RISEAble Teachers, kag capability building para sa 60 ka Child Development Workers sa formulation sang Center Improvement Plan.

Gin-request nila ang separate account para sa ICCPC with the City Accountant para mas hapos kag efficient ang implementation sang mga programs.

Happy gid kita nga makita ang dedikasyon sang ICCPC sa paghatag sang maayo nga serbisyo kag suporta para sa tanan nga kabataang Ilonggo sa aton syudad.

Ayon sa Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313): Bawal ang bastos.

Kinikilala ng batas na ang lahat, anuman ang kasarian at pagkakakilanlan, ay may karapatan sa pagkakapantay-pantay, seguridad, at kaligtasan hindi lamang sa mga pribadong lugar kundi pati sa lansangan, public spaces, online platforms, lugar ng pinagtatrabahuhan, at paaralan.

Ipinagbabawal sa ilalim ng Safe Spaces Act ang iba’t ibang anyo ng gender-based sexual harassment tulad ng catcalling, mapanirang salita, malaswang biro o komento, stalking, malisyosong tingin at kilos, at iba pang hindi kanais-nais na kilos na lumalabag sa dignidad ng isang tao.

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𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚. 🌸

Ngayong National Women’s Month, hindi lang tayo nagpupugay sa kasaysayan; kinikilala natin ang lakas na dumadaloy mula sa ating mga ninuno patungo sa mga kababaihan ng kasalukuyan—at sa mga batang Filipina na susunod sa ating mga yapak. Mula sa tapang at diwa ng Babaylan, bumabangon ang isang henerasyong hindi matitinag ang paninindigan.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝.

Ating imulat ang mga bata sa pagkakapantay-pantay at lumikha ng mundong mas makatarungan para sa lahat. 🌸

Mabuhay ang bawat kababaihang Pilipino! 💜

LOOK: Philippine Youth Leader Drives Child Protection Dialogue at ILO Global Summit

MARRAKECH, MOROCCO — Mr. John Dave Dataro, ICCPC Child Representative representing the Philippines’ RSCWC Region 6, served as a key panelist at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour (February 11–13, 2026). Hosted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Kingdom of Morocco, the summit convened advocates from 180 countries to accelerate the eradication of child exploitation.

Key Highlights:

Regional Leadership: Dataro provided critical Southeast Asian perspectives, advocating for localized, culturally informed protection strategies and collaborative prevention models.

Global Urgency: With 138 million children still in child labor globally, the conference underscored the necessity of robust social protection and universal education.

Call to Action: The summit concluded with the endorsement of the Global Framework for Action Against Child Labour, reinforcing commitments to achieve SDG Target 8.7.

Dataro’s participation marks a milestone for Philippine advocacy, ensuring that the unique challenges of Southeast Asian children remain a priority in the global policy framework.

𝗔𝗸𝗼, 𝗜𝗸𝗮𝘄, 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲! 🤝

The Council for the Welfare of Children Joins the observance of 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (CSAAW).

We reaffirm our commitment to creating a safe environment where every child is protected from any form of abuse and exploitation. Let us break the silence, listen to our children, and strengthen our community safeguards. 🛡️

Their safety is our collective responsibility. Reporting abuse is a step toward healing and justice. 💙

𝗔𝗸𝗼, 𝗜𝗸𝗮𝘄, 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲! 🤝

The Council for the Welfare of Children Joins the observance of 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (CSAAW).

We reaffirm our commitment to creating a safe environment where every child is protected from any form of abuse and exploitation. Let us break the silence, listen to our children, and strengthen our community safeguards. 🛡️

Their safety is our collective responsibility. Reporting abuse is a step toward healing and justice. 💙

For the official and editable campaign materials for the CSAAW, please see the comment section. 👇

Iloilo City was recognized as one of the Top 4 Child-Friendly Highly Urbanized Cities in the Philippines at the 2025 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities, held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on December 22, 2025.

This prestigious recognition underscored the city’s sustained efforts in promoting and protecting the rights and well-being of children, as it garnered two notable honors: Regional Winner and National Finalist at the national level.

Our deepest gratitude to our Iloilo City Mayor RAISA S. TREÑAS , Chairperson of the Iloilo City Council for the Protection of Children, whose unwavering leadership, vision, and dedication have been instrumental in achieving this milestone.

Madamo man nga salamat sa aton nga Iloilo City Interagency Monitoring Taskforce led by DILG CD Oscar T. Lim Jr., CESO V and LGOO III Ms. Cindy Blasurca kag sa aton nga mga partner NGO's Ms. Febie Ibojos, Director of Signpost Philippines, and Ms. Norma Pongan, Executive Director of Core Philippines for their guidance and contribution.

Sa aton nga mga Partner Agencies and Departments:

•Office of the City Councilor Atty. Frances Grace Parcon - Torres (ICCPC Vice Chairperson)

• City Health Office – Dr. Mary Ann Diaz (Department Head), and the City Nutrition Office ; Office of the City Councilor Hon. Alan Zaldivar, RSW(Chair, Committee on Health Sanitaion and Hospital Services)

• Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) – Rubyrose Selga, Nane Yap, and the Child Development Monitoring and Workers and Supplementary Feeding Workers.

• Department of Education – Dr. Ma. Luz M. De Los Reyes, PhD, CESO V (Schools Division Superintendent), Ms. Fe Cofreros (Child Protection Focal), Mr. Stephen Jay Palmes(ALS Coordinator)and staffs. ; Office of the City Councilor Hon. Rodulph Jeffrey Ganzon (Chair, Committee on Education, Science and Technology)

• City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO)and District Heads – Ms. Teresa L. Gelogo, RSW (Department Head); Zadi Belesario,, RSW (DalayunanHome for Boys); Cherry Lyn Bermejo, RSW (Crisis Intervention Center); Carmela Trabasas (Arevalo); Sarah Panelo, RSW (City Proper); Rosa Mae A. Aquit, RSW (Jaro I); Flora Mae Navarro, RSW (Jaro II); Marlon Martines, RSW (Lapaz/Lapuz); Bennel T. Silvederio, RSW (Mandurriao); Elizabeth Alcoran, RSW (Molo).

•Office of the City Councilor Hon. Jose Maria “Nene” Dela Llana - ( Chair, Committee on Social Services)

• Philippine National Police – PCOL Kim P. Legada (ICPO Director), PLT. Romadelle P. Velasco (WCPD Officer) and PSMS Jenkie D. Paniza (WCPD PNCO, ICPO) alongside the WCPD officers in various district stations.

• Liga ng mga Barangay – Hon. Maria Irene Ong (LigaPresident) and the ABC Presidents.

• Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children in all 180 barangays and our dedicated child representatives.

• Children’s Groups from various organizations across Iloilo City

• Iloilo City Federation of Sangguniang Kabataan – Hon. Jelma Crystel Implica (SK Federated President)

• City Accounting Office – Ms. Michelle Lopez (Department Head)

• City Budget Office – Ms. Viminale Capulso (Department Head)

• City Planning and Development Office – Enp. Ronaldo Cartagena (Department Head) and Staffs

• City Mayor’s Office

•City Treasurer Office- Egnr. Jinny Hermano (Department Head) and Staffs

• City Accountant Office - Michelle O. Lopez (Department Head) and Staffs

• PESO Iloilo - Gabriel Felix Umadhay (PESO Manager)

• Person with Disabilities Affairs - Eleanor Gregorio (Department Head) and Staffs

• Local Youth Development Office- Ms. Jsrah Parcia and

• Public Information Office – Ms. Lucy Sinay (Department Head)

• All ICCPC Members who work tirelessly to support Iloilo's child-friendly governance.

Special Thanks to the CYWPTD Team:
Under the leadership of Mary Grace A. Centino (Assistant CSWDO for Operations and Head of Child and Youth Welfare Program Technical Division) and Winde Ivy B. Bracamonte, RSW (Focal, Iloilo City Council for the Protection of Children), with the invaluable efforts of:
• Noriel Trabuco, RSW – Focal, Iloilo City Task Force on Street Children
• Nane Yap – Focal, Supplementary Feeding Program
• Lenie Rose Martirez – Staff, Supplementary Feeding Program
• Rubyrose Selga, RSW – ECCD Focal
• Roycelin Berciles – In-charge of Private ECCD Centers
• Anne Princess Wong - Focal, Unlad Kabataan Program Focal
• Trexie Mae Paniza - Focal, Children in Needs of Special Protection
• Joshua Alicante – Staff, Youth Program
• Nemar Jude Dote– Admin Staff
• Banessa Balgos- Admin Staff
• Joy Legada – Liaison Officer
•Jayme Navallasca, Sr. –Driver

Madamo gid nga salamat tungod sa aton dedikasyon kag padayon nga suporta. Ini nga Child-Friendly Award isa ka daku nga kadalag-an para sa aton kabataan kag sa bug-os nga komunidad sang Iloilo City.

RISING SOCIAL SERVICES | Children's Congress cm Children's Forum

The Iloilo City Council for the Protection of Children successfully convened a Children's Congress cm Children's Forum as part of of the National Children's Month Celebration. This Activity was participated by child representatives from different barangays in Iloilo City.

The Key Highlights of the activity:
•UNCRC Empowerment: Participants engaged in an interactive discussion on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The session empowered the youth to understand their fundamental rights to survival, protection, development, and participation.

•Issue Mapping Workshop: A hands-on workshop where child representatives identified and mapped out different issues in home, school, community and cyber space.

• Pasidungog on a top 5 model barangay , honoring their exemplary commitment during the Presidential Award for Child Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) validation.

Ini nga aktibidad ang nagapakita sa aton padayon nga misyon kag deikasyon sa pag protekta, pagsuporta, pagpalangga kag paghatag sang oportunidad sa mga kabataan nga maipahayag kag pamatian ang ila tingog.

Happy Birthday to our former Mayor Jerry Treñas!

We offer our warmest birthday wishes and hope this year brings you continued joy, fulfillment, and meaningful moments. Your dedication to public service has made a lasting difference, inspiring everyone in our community. May this special day bring you peace, celebration, and renewed energy for all that lies ahead.