Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children-BICOL Region

𝖠𝗉𝗋𝗂𝗅 16, 2026 - The Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) Bicol and the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) V successfully conducted their 1st Quarter Joint Virtual Meeting to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and harmonize child protection initiatives across the region.

The RSCWC Bicol agenda focused on critical updates regarding the 2025 RSCWC Bicol Resolutions, the presentation of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) Thrusts and Priorities, and the introduction of Child Budget and Expenditure Tagging and Tracking (CBETT). Furthermore, the committee reviewed updates on the implementation and monitoring of the Regional Plan of Action for Children (RPAC) and finalized the 2026 RSCWC Bicol Calendar of Activities. Through this meeting, the committees successfully harmonized regional efforts, shared technical insights, and adopted resolutions aimed at fortifying the welfare of all children in the region.

Chaired by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the meeting convened the members of the RSCWC Bicol and RJJWC V. Representing the government sector were the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V, the Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Office 5, the Department of Health Bicol Center for Health Development (DOH Bicol CHD), the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Region 5, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), the Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Regional Office 5, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Region V, the National Youth Commission (NYC), the Regional Alternative Child Care Office (RACCO) V, and the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) V, with non-government organization representation from Educo Philippines and Children International (Bicol) Inc. Local governance was well-represented by the PSWDOs of Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Masbate. Furthermore, the assembly also featured the committees’ child representatives, reinforcing a participatory approach to child-centered policymaking.

Through this unified approach, the committees reaffirmed their commitment to creating a safer, more inclusive, and child-friendly environment for Bicolanos, ensuring that every child’s rights are protected and upheld.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: To further strengthen the capacity of local government units in protecting and responding to the needs of children during emergencies, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office V - Bicol Region conducted the Technical Sharing Session on the Development of the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children (CEPC) for LGU Baras, Catanduanes on March 4–5, 2026 at Rakdell, Virac, Catanduanes.
The two-day activity was attended by 25 representatives from the Local Government Unit of Baras, including the Local Youth Development Officer (LYDO), one child representative, and members of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC). The technical sharing aimed to deepen the participants’ understanding of children’s rights and the proper implementation of Republic Act 10821, or the Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act, which establishes mechanisms to ensure the safety, protection, and welfare of children before, during, and after disasters and emergencies.
Through the CEPC initiative, local government units are guided in developing more comprehensive and child-sensitive plans and programs to ensure that children receive adequate protection and support during emergency situations.
The technical sharing session was carried out under the guidance of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to continuously strengthen government mechanisms in protecting the most vulnerable sectors of society, especially children. Meanwhile, DSWD Field Office V Regional Director Norman S. Laurio actively led the coordination and implementation of capacity-building initiatives of the agency in the region, in partnership with local government units, to ensure that communities are better prepared and more resilient in facing disasters.
Through initiatives such as this, DSWD Bicol continues to promote a child-centered disaster preparedness and response, ensuring that in every crisis and emergency, the welfare and rights of every Filipino child remain protected.

𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚? 👀
𝐃𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐅𝐋𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚! 🎉
Ngayong March 2026, opisyal nang magsisimula ang ating CFLGA Season na tatakbo hanggang July 2026.
📌 Hintayin lamang ang mga paalala para sa inyong schedules kung nasa anong level na ito.
📱 Ugaliing bisitahin ang CWC page o ang CWC Website para sa mga updates at announcements.
Para sa concerns, maaari kayong mag-message sa:
📧 [email protected]
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𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐤𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐛𝐚? 👀
𝐃𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐅𝐋𝐆𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐚! 🎉

Ngayong March 2026, opisyal nang magsisimula ang ating CFLGA Season na tatakbo hanggang July 2026.

📌 Hintayin lamang ang mga paalala para sa inyong schedules kung nasa anong level na ito.

📱 Ugaliing bisitahin ang CWC page o ang CWC Website para sa mga updates at announcements.

Para sa concerns, maaari kayong mag-message sa:
📧 [email protected]
📧 [email protected]

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

The 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 (𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐖𝐂) 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 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. 💙