Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee - Calabarzon

𝗘𝗬𝗘𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘! | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🌸🌸🌸

The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) IV-A and the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) IV-A support the celebration of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 with the sub-theme “𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴!”, and the 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 with the theme “𝘒𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯 𝘒𝘰, 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘒𝘰: 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘢 𝘢𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘵𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘢.”

The RJJWC and RSCWC Secretariat led the training-orientation on “𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗚𝗔𝗗)” and “𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵” for the residents and staff of the Bahay Pag-asa. Mr. Ray Andrew Villafuerte, DSWD IV-A, and Ms. Bernadette Gatlabayan, DOH IV-A, served as the resource persons of the activity.

Ms. Tanya Criscita Manalo and Mr. Prince Cedrick Malabanan, Regional Child Representatives, served as the facilitators during the training. The activity was held on 24 March 2026 at the Bahay Pag-asa Compound, Biñan City, Laguna.

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𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗝𝗝𝗪𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗪𝗖 𝗜𝗩-𝗔

The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee - Calabarzon, together with the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children IV-A Calabarzon, triumphantly conducted its Joint 1st Quarter Meeting held on 17 March 2026 at DSWD Field Office IV-A Extension Office, South Park Center, Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

The Joint Meeting was chaired by Ms. Marivi Elnar, Protective Services Division OIC – Division Chief, DSWD IV-A. The two (2) Committees discussed their implemented programs and activities in the last quarter of CY 2025. The Regional Secretariats also presented their Thrust and Priorities, Calendar of Activities, and proposed projects and programs for the year 2026.

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Upholding the rights and dignity of every young Filipina is at the heart of our mission. During Girl Child Week, we highlight the need for a protective and nurturing environment that allows every girl to explore her potential and live free from discrimination.
JJWC stands with the nation in celebrating the resilience and brilliance of our girls. Let us work hand in hand to open more doors of opportunity and ensure a safer, more inclusive world for the future women of our country.

Upholding the rights and dignity of every young Filipina is at the heart of our mission. During Girl Child Week, we highlight the need for a protective and nurturing environment that allows every girl to explore her potential and live free from discrimination.

JJWC stands with the nation in celebrating the resilience and brilliance of our girls. Let us work hand in hand to open more doors of opportunity and ensure a safer, more inclusive world for the future women of our country.

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝟭𝗦𝗧 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗜𝗖𝗟

The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) IV-A Secretariat gently reminds all Local Social Welfare and Development Offices (LSWDOs), Bahay Pag-asas, Other Youth Care Facilities, and PNP Custodial Facilities of Region CALABARZON to submit the 1st Quarter Statistical Report of CAR and CICL on or before 06 April 2026.

Kindly upload your reports to the Google Drive provided by the DILG IV-A. For inquiries, please message us at our Official page or email us at [email protected].

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The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) IV-A awarded the Certificate of Recognition to Bahay Pag-asa ng Batangan as Regional Finalist in the "Search for Good Practice of Bahay Pag-asa (BPA) Implementation and Championing Restorative Care for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)" during the celebration of their 10th Founding Anniversary.

This award reflects the collaboration between the Provincial Government of Batangas and the Bahay Pag-asa MDT, who dedicate their lives to giving these children a second chance. It’s a reminder that "children in conflict with the law" are, first and foremost, still children who need guidance rather than just punishment.

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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧!

Thank you for the 10 years of giving hope and second chances to our Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL).

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𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 | 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 – 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 (𝗝𝗝-𝗠𝗜𝗦)

Mr. Mikko Villamayor, RJJWC IV-A Secretariat, conducted a Virtual Orientation on the Juvenile Justice - Management Information System (JJ-MIS) for the LSWDOs of the City of San Pablo, Laguna, and Silang, Cavite on 11 March 2026.

The activity aimed to equip duty bearers with the proper methods for recording pertinent information on CICLs and CARS through the mandatory, centralized information management system.

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I𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐉𝐉𝐖𝐂 𝐈𝐕-𝐀

The RJJWC IV-A embarked on the first spot facility visit this FY 2026 to Bahay Pag-asas and Other Youth Care facilities in Cavite and Laguna Province. Two (2) teams were deployed for a simultaneous facility inspection and monitoring visit to various facilities, including the Second Chance Home, Bahay Pag-asa ng Laguna, Bahay Pag-asa and Youth Center, and Child and Youth Center.

The teams consisted of representatives from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) IV-A, Regional Sub-committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC IV-A), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG IV-A), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD IV-A), Department of Health (DOH) IV-A, SOS Children’s Village Lipa, De La Salle University Dasmarinas Bahay Pag-asa, and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Offices (PSWDO) of Laguna, Cavite, and Quezon.

Ms. Joanne Caño, Ms. Nancy Gaspar, and Mr. Mikko Villamayor, RJJWC IV-A Secretariat, led the facility visit and monitoring of detention facilities. Ms. Maridhelle Charisse Pineda, ITO I, also conducted a monitoring of the utilization of the Juvenile Justice – Management Information System (JJ-MIS) at the Second Chance Home and Bahay Pag-asa ng Laguna.

These visits are pursuant to the mandates of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) and aim to ensure that Bahay Pag-asa facilities maintain high standards of care and support for the youth, focusing on rehabilitation and providing a supportive environment for second chances.

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𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 | 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧

One of the mandates of the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) is the regular and spot inspection of detention facilities, which includes Bahay Pag-asa, Youth Care Facilities catering to CICL, BJMP, and jails run by LGU and PNP.

Before starting this year's facility visit, the RJJWC IV-A Secretariat conducted an “𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨”. This serves as a refresher and familiarizes members of the monitoring teams with the detention visit process and what to look for when visiting different types of facilities.

The activity was attended by the Committee Members from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) IV-A, Department of Justice (DOJ) IV-A, Department of Health (DOH) IV-A, Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) IV-A, Province of Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna, and SOS Children’s Village – Lipa. Ms. Joanne Caño, Regional Secretariat, served as the resource speaker of the online activity.

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Join our team! 😇

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

Administrative Assistant II (COS)
(https:jjwc.gov.ph/careers/)
Cost of Service: P21,448.00/month plus 20 % premium

A. CSC - Prescribed Qualification Standard
Education: Completion of two years studies in college (prior to 2018) or Completion of Grade 12/Senior High School (starting 2016)
Training: Four hours of relevant training
Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience

B. Preferred Qualifications (Competency-based)
Education: College Graduate
Training: Four (4) hours of training on Information System or any
administrative assistance
Experience: One (1) year of experience in using information system or
administrative assistance work

Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant II shall train and monitor the users of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Information Management System (JJ-MIS) and provide administrative assistance to the Support for Bahay Pag-Asa Project.

Interested applicants may submit the following documents via email to [email protected] with the subject "Application for (𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞) under (𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭) on or before March 11, 2026.

1. Application letter addressed to Atty. Tricia Clare A. Oco, Executive Director, JJWC
2. Duly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent passport-sized picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025) with Work Experience Sheet) which may be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph
3. Comprehensive Resume with Job Description and 2×2 I.D. picture
4. Certificate of Relevant training, learning, and development interventions and seminars attended.
5. Copy of duly signed Individual Performance Contract Review/Summary of Rating of Performance Contract Assessment in the present position, if applicable.
*Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

NOTE: JJWC highly encourages all interested applicants to apply, including persons with disability, members of indigenous communities and those with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. Also, JJWC is adopting a Child Protection Policy which ensures zero-tolerance in all cases of child abuse and zero-tolerance in Gender-based violence. Pending criminal case against children may be a ground for disqualification for the candidate while those proven to have violated laws protecting children such as RA 7610 will automatically be disqualified for the position.

𝑫𝑶𝑾𝑵𝑳𝑶𝑨𝑫 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫 𝑶𝑵𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬📖💻
𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝑩𝑱𝑰𝑷 𝑼𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒔-𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆

Institutionalized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) through Memorandum Circular No. 2024-015, the “Manual on the Formulation of Comprehensive Barangay Juvenile Intervention Program Using Results-Based Management and Theory of Change” is designed to provide an easy reference to guide the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), partner agencies, duty bearers and other stakeholders in planning, development, budgeting and implementing primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions that will protect the rights of children in conflict with the law (CICL) and will prevent children from violating laws and offenses.

To view, download, and read the material, visit our website at https://www.jjwc.gov.ph.

Together, let’s build safer, child-friendly communities, one barangay at a time.

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗥𝗝𝗝𝗪𝗖 𝗜𝗩-𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔

On 26 February 2026, the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) IV-A CALABARZON presented its 2026–2030 Research Agenda to the Social Work Department of St. Bridget College, Batangas City.

Ms. Joanne Caño (RJJWC IV-A Secretariat) and Mr. Ser August Perpetua (DSWD IV-A) shared the agenda to the 1st year and 2nd year students, highlighting eight thematic areas addressing pressing juvenile justice concerns:

1. Reoffending of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)
2. Mental health services for CICL
3. Local Juvenile Intervention Programs
4. Socioeconomic factors and juvenile delinquency
5. Children and youth participation in rehabilitation
6. Capacity of Bahay Pag-asa staff
7. Aftercare programs for CICLs
8. Community-based intervention and rehabilitation

The agenda reflects RJJWC IV-A’s mandate to conduct continuous research, support program evaluations, and generate data-driven insights to improve juvenile justice and welfare programs in the region.

Dr. Annalie D. Pateña welcomed participants, emphasizing research as a key tool for promoting justice, welfare, and positive change for youth. Dr. Imelda B. Vergara encouraged Social Work students to actively participate in research aligned with the RJJWC agenda. Using the acronym AGENDA, she highlighted: Action, Goals, Engagement, Navigation, Development, and Advocacy—key principles to improve outcomes for youth in conflict with the law. She inspired attendees with the call: “Tara research tayo, tara publish tayo!”

Grateful recognition and support were extended to Dr. Imelda B. Vergara, Institutional Research, Planning, and Publications Officer; Dr. Aida A. Sanohan, Education Program Chairperson; and Rosalie C. Albestor, MSSW, Social Work Program Chairperson.

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