BCPC Ordinance
BCPC Ordinance
2014-072
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Explanatory Note
WHEREAS, it is the declared policy of the State and of the City Government of Naga
to protect and promote the rights and welfare of children;
WHEREAS, children, being the next leaders and stewards of our society, should be
afforded the necessary protection and assistance so that it can fully assume its
responsibilities within the community;
WHEREAS, to attain the aforementioned goal, the City Government of Naga has
mandated each barangay to organize their respective Barangay Council for the Protection of
Children;
WHEREAS, the City Government of Naga will boost the performance of all BCPCs in
the city by encouraging them to exert their best efforts in doing their tasks through giving
them additional incentives;
WHEREAS, advancing the efficacy and responsiveness of all BCPCs by giving the,
ample means of motivation to excel further in performing their duties and responsibilities
will propel the city towards inclusive, robust and comprehensive socio-economic
development
SECTION 1.–TITLE. - For brevity, this ordinance shall be known as the “Most Child-
Friendly Barangay Award Ordinance.”
SECTION 4.– THE MOST CHILD-FRIENDLY BARANGAY AWARD – The Most Child-
Friendly Barangay Award is hereby established to be conferred to barangays of the City of
Naga which have met the criteria and conditions prescribed in this Ordinance, as confirmed
and validated by the Awards Committee comprised herein.
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This refers to the effectiveness and efficiency of operation of the BCPC. This criteria
is divided into the following:
i. Organization - 3 pts.
Pro-rated as follows:
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If BCPC conducts more meetings than the required four quarterly meetings, points
shall be given as follows:
i. 3 or more special meetings - 2 pts.
ii. 2 special meetings - 1 pt.
If BCPC crafted more than two policies for each major child right, points shall be
given as follows:
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If more than two policies for each major child right were adopted and legislated by
the Sangguniang Barangay, points shall be given as follows:
i. 10 or more additional policies - 2 pts.
ii. 7-9 additional policies - 1.5 pts.
iii. 4-6 additional policies - 1 pt.
iv. 1-3 additional policies - 0.5 pt.
If BCPC conducts more activities than those reflected in the work and financial plan,
points shall be given as follows:
i. 3 or more additional activities – 2 pts.
ii. 2 additional activities – 1 pt.
iii. 1 additional activity – 0.5 pt.
Per Memorandum Circular No. 2014-80 of the Department of the Interior and Local
Government, the following criteria shall be noted:
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(1) Craft and implement guidelines on the efficient implementation of the Most Child-
Friendly Barangay Award;
(2) Review and suggest amendments, if necessary, in the criteria provided in this
ordinance;
(3) Search, validate, review, evaluate and select the Most Child-Friendly Barangay
Awardees following the established guidelines, rules and criteria of the awards; and,
(4) Submit to the City Mayor, Vice Mayor and the members of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod on or before September 30 of every year the list of the Most Child-
Friendly Barangay Awardees for approval and conferment in October of every year;
SECTION 8.–THE SECRETARIAT.– The Children Affairs Office (CAO) shall provide
the secretariat functions of the Most Child-Friendly Barangay Awards Committee.
SECTION 9.– FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARIAT. – The secretariat shall have the
following functions and duties:
1st Place - One Million Pesos (P1,000,000) worth of projects and Trophy
2nd Place - Seven Hundred Thousand Pesos (P700,000) worth of projects and Trophy
3rd Place - Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000) worth of projects and Trophy
4th Place - Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (P300,000) worth of projects and Trophy
5th Place - Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000) worth of projects and Trophy
6th – 10th Place - One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000) worth of projects and Trophy
Provided, that the 1st to 5th Place must have a rating of not less than 85% and the 6th to 10th
place must have a rating of not less than 80% to qualify for cash award. In the event that the
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first five (5) highest ranks scored less than 85% but not less than 80%, the cash award shall
be 50% of what is provided in this ordinance. This same rule shall apply for the 6 th to 10th
place, i.e., when the score is less than 80% but not less than 75%. Provided further, that the
winners having a rating of less than 75% shall not be entitled to the cash award. Provided
finally, that entries having a rating of 75% but not included in the Top Ten (10) shall receive
a consolation price of Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000) worth of projects and a plaque.
SECTION 13. – UTILIZATION OF CASH AWARD. – The cash prize awarded under
this ordinance shall be utilized solely on projects directly addressing the child welfare,
protection and development.
SECTION 16. – REPEALING CLAUSE. – Any or all ordinances, rules and regulations
which are inconsistent or in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby
repealed and modified accordingly.
SECTION 17. – EFFECTIVITY. – This ordinance shall take effect upon its approval
and after publication in a newspaper of local circulation.
GIL A. DE LA TORRE
Secretary to the
SangguniangPanlungsod
NELSON S. LEGACION
City Vice Mayor &
Presiding Officer
APPROVED:
JOHN G. BONGAT
City Mayor