Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee - VIII

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Give your body the fresh air it deserves and lead the way toward a healthier lifestyle. A clean environment helps our children grow and reach their potential.

The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC), through the National Coordination, Monitoring and Information Management Division (NCMIMD), conducted a Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Management Information System (JJMIS) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Subsystem on April 20 to 23 in Quezon City.

With participants from the Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committees (RJJWC), the training will prepare them for the upcoming rollout of the system to the local government units (LGUs).

Read the full story: https://www.jjwc.gov.ph/jjwc-equips-regions-with-new-tool-strengthens-juvenile-justice-monitoring/

Even in the darkest times, there is always a glimmer of hope waiting to be found. Keeping your eyes on the horizon helps you push through the toughest challenges.

JJWC believes that no situation is ever truly hopeless for a child. There is always something good ahead if we keep moving forward.

LOOK | DSWD Field Office VIII Regional Director Grace Q. Subong shares her message of support in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, underscoring the continuous commitment of the department to upholding the rights, protection, and welfare of the children under the theme "𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣, 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖, 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙨𝙖."

LOOK | DSWD Field Office VIII Regional Director Grace Q. Subong shares her message of support in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, underscoring the continuous commitment of the department to upholding the rights, protection, and welfare of the children under the theme "𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣, 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙖, 𝙖𝙩 𝙆𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙨𝙖."

The Regional Juvenile Justice and Welfare Committee (RJJWC) VIII successfully spearheaded the “Young Leaders Forum on the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA)” in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the enactment of Republic Act No. 9344, as amended, otherwise known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006.

The activity gathered student leaders from various universities in Eastern Visayas, including Leyte Normal University and Visayas State University–Tolosa Campus. Youth leaders from the Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Tacloban and Basey Chapters also actively participated in the forum.

The Young Leaders Forum aimed at enhancing the participants’ awareness and understanding of the salient provisions of RA 9344, as amended, and to encourage greater youth participation in promoting the law’s legislative intent and advocacies.

Through interactive activities and workshop sessions, the participants shared valuable insights and recommendations on strategies to strengthen public awareness and effective implementation of the law. Student leaders from the AB Political Science and BS Social Work programs of Leyte Normal University contributed substantial inputs on policy recommendations and welfare-centered approaches.

Meanwhile, youth leaders from the BS Criminology program of Visayas State University–Tolosa Campus presented recommendations on strengthening law enforcement mechanisms in relation to the law’s implementation. The PYAP Tacloban and Basey Chapters also provided meaningful contributions on advocacy and awareness-raising initiatives.

The activity served as a platform to strengthen youth participation in nation-building and decision-making processes that directly affect their welfare and future.



Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!
Social Welfare Officer III
(https:jjwc.gov.ph/careers/)
Salary Grade: 18
Item Number: JJWCB-SOCWO3-9-2014
Location: RJJWC - NCR
Division: Office of the Executive Director
Unit: RJJWC Secretariat
Reports to: RJJWC Chairperson, Executive Director
Positions Supervised: AA III, AA I
A. CSC - Prescribed Qualification Standard
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
Training: 8 hours of relevant training
Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience
Eligibility: RA 1080 (Registered Social Worker)
B. Preferred Qualifications (Competency-based)
Training: Eight (😎 hours of training in monitoring, and evaluation, policy/program development, juvenile justice and welfare
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, policy/program development, LGU or inter-agency coordination, juvenile justice and welfare
Job Summary:
The Social Welfare Officer III shall be the focal person of the RJJWC in the region, providing assistance and support to the RJJWC in performing its mandate, duties and functions, in accordance with RA 9344 as amended and its IRR. He/She oversees the implementation of programs, projects, and activities identified in the RJJWC work and financial plan. He/She likewise coordinates with the RJJWC member agencies, with other partners and stakeholders at the LGU levels, and with the National Secretariat.
Interested applicants may submit the following documents via email to [email protected] with the subject “Application for Social Welfare Officer III - RJJWC NCR” on or before June 05, 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.

Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and other vulnerable sectors may soon receive stronger support and better access to justice under a proposed ordinance seeking to institutionalize the Cebu City Justice Zone.

It aims to improve coordination among justice agencies, fast-track case resolution, reduce jail congestion, strengthen legal support programs, and promote rehabilitation-focused programs for minors and first-time offenders.

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Cebu City eyes shift to ‘alternative sentencing’ to decongest jails Cebu City may soon shift away from automatically jailing non-violent offenders to to placing them under alternative sentencing.

THE CITY Government of Davao continues to reinforce its commitment to kids' welfare through the sustained operations of Bahay Pag-Asa, a facility dedicated to the rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law (CICL).
𝘉𝘠 𝘙𝘏𝘜𝘌𝘓𝘓𝘈 𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘋𝘜𝘈/𝘜𝘔 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯
https://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/davao-city-strengthens.../

THE CITY Government of Davao continues to reinforce its commitment to kids' welfare through the sustained operations of Bahay Pag-Asa, a facility dedicated to the rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law (CICL).

𝘉𝘠 𝘙𝘏𝘜𝘌𝘓𝘓𝘈 𝘚𝘈𝘓𝘋𝘜𝘈/𝘜𝘔 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯

https://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/davao-city-strengthens-rehabilitation-efforts-for-children-through-bahay-pag-asa/

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A Message of Support from Director Vevelyn O. Monsanto, PAO Regional Director Region VIII and Vice Chairperson of RJJWC VIII, for the 20th Year Celebration of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA).

“Together, let us continue to uphold the rights, welfare, and future of every child as we celebrate 20 years of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA).

‘Katarungan, Kalinga, at Kwento ng Pag-asa’ — may this celebration inspire stronger support, compassion, and hope for our children and youth.”