16/06/2026
June 16, 2026 | Second Quarter Joint Meeting of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children, Gender and Development Focal Point System, Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children and Child-Friendly Local Governance Inter-Agency Monitoring Team.
The meeting commenced with opening remarks from Hon. Gene T. Fuentes, Municipal Mayor and Chairperson of the said local councils. In his message, he expressed his gratitude to all council members for their unwavering support and commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of children, women, and other vulnerable sectors in the Municipality of Tangalan.
PCMS Arbelle G. Ramila, Women and Children Protection Desk Inspector, presented the consolidated cases recorded under Republic Act No. 9344, Republic Act No. 9262, Republic Act No. 9208, as amended by Republic Act No. 11862, and Republic Act No. 11930. Based on the report, the Tangalan Municipal Police Station recorded zero cases under these laws during the first semester of 2026.
Mr. Leonardo P. Bantad, Jr., MSWDO, presented the status of the implementation of PPAs under the MCPC Annual Work and Financial Plan and the Gender and Development Plan and Budget. These plans serve as strategic guides in sustaining and strengthening interventions related to child welfare, gender-responsive governance, and social protection programs.
Mr. Ronald T. Rogan, Jr., LGOO VI, presented the results of the 2026 Functionality Assessment and Performance Audit conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
⭐️ Ranked First in the MCPC Performance Assessment in the Province of Aklan.
⭐️ Initial Passer of the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance.
He emphasized several indicators that require further improvement to sustain and enhance the municipality’s performance in future assessments. He also discussed the upcoming LCAT-VAWC Functionality Assessment and called for a special session to recalibrate the mechanics of the Municipal Search for the Best Barangay VAW Desk and VAW Desk Officer.
Dr. Beancy Rose A. Yeban, MHO, presented the municipality’s nutrition situation based on the 2026 Operation Timbang Plus (OPT). She provided updates on the nutritional status of children and underscored the importance of strengthening nutrition-related programs and community-based interventions to address malnutrition and promote the health and well-being of children.
Mr. Dolyn C. Taborda, representative of the Department of Education, presented the dropout rates for School Year 2025–2026.
During the meeting, the councils deliberated on and unanimously approved the following resolutions:
1. A Resolution Recommending to the Sangguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Tangalan the Adoption of Social Protection Laws for Children, including Republic Act No. 11642, Republic Act No. 11510, and Republic Act No. 11650.
2. A Resolution Approving the 2027 MCPC Annual Work and Financial Plan.
Mswdo Tangalan Aklan
