and their equal access to education, training, credit, reproductive health, and other extension services constitute a valuable contribution to a nation’s social and economic development.
SECTION 19. Role of Fathers. Fathers play a vital role in their children’s lives. Policies and legislation shall be enacted and programs shall be designed and implemented for the inclusion of their critical role. Fathers shall be equally responsible in the rearing and nurturing of the children in the home and be their role models. Equal opportunity shall be provided the children for them to benefit from the health, nutrition, education and other basic services for their full growth.
SECTION 20. Role of Educational Institutions. Educational institutions shall work together with parents, community organizations and agencies concerned with the activities of children and youth. Educational institutions shall incorporate into their curricula, concepts on the rights and responsibilities of children and doable integration of these concepts, subject to guidelines set by the Department of Education (DepEd). It shall be the duty of all teachers and administrators in both public and private schools to report all incidents of possible child abuse to the Department of Education, MSWDO, BCPC, WCPD-PNP and other concerned agencies.
SECTION 21. Role of Mass Media. The mass media shall be aware of their extensive social role and responsibility, as well as their influence, in communications relating to children. They should use their power to protect the rights of children by relaying consistent messages through a balanced approach and to provide protection to victims from undue publicity in accordance with Section 22, RA 7610.
SECTION 22. Role of Local Government Units. The Municipal Government of Urbiztondo shall allocate funds from the Gender and Development (GAD) budget for the immediate, effective and sustainable implementation of children-related programs and projects.
SECTION 23. Role of Local Councils for the Protection of Children. These councils shall, in addition to their existing duties and functions, coordinate with and assist the Local Government of Urbiztondo in coming up with comprehensive programs for children and be the primary body to oversee the implementation of such programs.
SECTION 24. Role of Sangguniang Kabataan. The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) as established under the Local Government Code shall, in addition to its powers and functions, actively involve itself in the formulation and implementation of prevention and protection programs in the community. It shall coordinate with the MCWC and BCPC for this purpose. It is encouraged that the SK shall appropriate funds for its prevention program for the youth.
SECTION 25. Role of NGOs. Non-government Organizations existing and operating in the Municipality of Urbiztondo are likewise encouraged to re-focus or realign their programs and projects to the protection of children in collaboration with government and child-focused agencies and institutions.
