Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee - VIII

30/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Humanitarian Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc. kicks off Project KAPWA in the province of Laguna. This initiative plays a vital role in strengthening child protection systems and improving the care and support provided to children in conflict with the law.

30/10/2026

True guidance begins with a willing heart to sit down and truly listen to what our youth have to say. When children feel genuinely heard and understood, they open up to the guidance, support, and care they need to make better choices. Giving them a voice today is the first and most important step toward helping them build a safer, brighter future.

26/10/2026

Confidence in a child does not come from nowhere. It comes from someone patient enough to show the way first, as Confucius reminds us.

This is the quiet work behind child protection and juvenile justice: walking beside a child long enough that they learn to walk on their own.

26/10/2026

When Kiel, not his real name, was brought to Urdaneta Bahay Pag-asa (BPA), he had no idea what he wanted for his future. Today, Kiel is a 4th-year Bible school student who dreams of becoming a pastor and helping others who have faced struggles like his.
His story shows how rehabilitation and Urdaneta Bahay Pag-asa’s (BPA) Bridging Program give children in conflict with the law (CICL) opportunities through continued support through education, livelihood, financial aid, and employment opportunities as they reintegrate into the community.
Read more: https://www.jjwc.gov.ph/bridging-program-how-urdaneta.../

When Kiel, not his real name, was brought to Urdaneta Bahay Pag-asa (BPA), he had no idea what he wanted for his future. Today, Kiel is a 4th-year Bible school student who dreams of becoming a pastor and helping others who have faced struggles like his.

His story shows how rehabilitation and Urdaneta Bahay Pag-asa’s (BPA) Bridging Program give children in conflict with the law (CICL) opportunities through continued support through education, livelihood, financial aid, and employment opportunities as they reintegrate into the community.

Read more: https://www.jjwc.gov.ph/bridging-program-how-urdaneta-bahay-pag-asa-supports-cicl-in-reintegrating-into-the-community/

26/10/2026

IN PHOTOS | JJWC VALIDATES AGRICULTURAL CAMP MANUAL OF OPERATIONS
The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) conducted the Validation Workshop on the Development of the Agricultural Camp Manual of Operations (MOP) on October 20–22, 2026, in Quezon City.
The workshop aimed to review and validate the draft MOP to ensure that its provisions are clear, comprehensive, responsive to the needs of children in conflict with the law (CICL)-of-age serving sentence, and applicable to the actual operations of the Agricultural Camp.
The activity brought together representatives from the JJWC National and Regional Secretariat, Department of Social Welfare and Development, BuCor, Department of Health, Agricultural Training Institute, and the Local Government of Puerto Princesa to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in advancing the rehabilitation and reintegration of CICL.

20/10/2026

𝟖𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒄 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒐, 𝑳𝒆𝒚𝒕𝒆 – 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 20, 1944

On this day, October 20, 1944, the shores of Palo, Leyte bore witness to one of the most significant events in Philippine and world history — the Leyte Landing led by General Douglas MacArthur, fulfilling his immortal promise: “I shall return.”

Today, the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Palo stands as a lasting symbol of courage, unity, and hope — a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedom we continue to cherish.

𝟖𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒄 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒕 𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒐, 𝑳𝒆𝒚𝒕𝒆 – 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 20, 1944

On this day, October 20, 1944, the shores of Palo, Leyte bore witness to one of the most significant events in Philippine and world history — the Leyte Landing led by General Douglas MacArthur, fulfilling his immortal promise: “I shall return.”

Today, the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Palo stands as a lasting symbol of courage, unity, and hope — a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedom we continue to cherish.

16/10/2026

JFK's words still ring true decades later: children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.

It's this same principle that drives the push for stronger child protection, restorative justice, and programs that give every child a real shot at a better life.

15/10/2026

The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee VIII, under the leadership of Director Grace Q. Subong convened its quarterly meeting on September 15, 2026, at the Regional Operations Center (ROC), DSWD Field Office VIII Building, Candahug, Palo, Leyte.

The meeting was attended by representatives from key partner agencies, including the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), PLAN International Pilipinas, Commission on Human Rights (CHR), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Department of Health (DOH), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Their participation underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in advancing juvenile justice and child welfare initiatives in the region.

A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Committee’s Accomplishment Report, which provided updates on its programs, activities, and initiatives. Faculty members from Leyte Normal University (LNU) also presented updates on research development, prompting meaningful discussions among committee members on opportunities to strengthen evidence-based approaches to juvenile justice and welfare services.

The meeting also served as a venue for discussing other significant matters concerning the implementation of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act in Region VIII. Through these discussions, the Committee reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening inter-agency coordination, advancing research-driven initiatives, and enhancing the delivery of juvenile justice and welfare services.

In conclusion, the committee members recommended strategic mechanisms to further strengthen collaborative efforts in promoting the rights, protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and Children at Risk (CAR) through restorative justice approaches. These efforts aim to ensure a more responsive, child-centered, and collaborative juvenile justice system in the region.

Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council
DSWD Western Visayas

15/10/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: Joseph's success (small business)
From Bahay Pag-asa to business owner.
Today, *Joseph runs his own small business - proof that with the right support, rehabilitation leads somewhere real.
This is why the work matters.
*Name changed to protect privacy.

15/10/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: What actually happens inside a Bahay Pag-asa?
True guidance begins with a willing heart to sit down and truly listen to what our youth have to say. When children feel genuinely heard and understood, they open up to the guidance, support, and care they need to make better choices. Giving them a voice today is the first and most important step toward helping them build a safer, brighter future.