Children gathered in Quezon City on November 7, 2025, to mark the start of National Children’s Month (NCM), spending the morning singing, dancing, and simply enjoying a safe space to play and run freely. Among them were children in conflict with the law (CICL), young people often unseen or labeled...
JJWC TO LEAD 14TH JUVENILE JUSTICE WEEK, PROMOTING ACCOUNTABILITY WITH COMPASSION
The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) will lead the 14th Juvenile Justice and Welfare Consciousness Week (JJWeek) from November 24 to 28, 2025, with the theme, “JJWA: Bata’y May Pananagutan, Gabay at Kalinga ang Kaagapay.”
In line with this year’s National Children’s Month celebration...
JJWC: JJWA PROTECTS NOT ONLY CICL, BUT THE FUTURE OF ALL FILIPINO CHILDREN
The Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA), as amended, goes beyond helping children in conflict with the law (CICL). It envisions a society that protects all children by ensuring they grow up in a safe, nurturing environment, one that prevents them from being pushed to do crimes.
In an interview...
DSWD, JJWC, AND BUCOR INSPECT IWAHIG PRISON AND PENAL FARM FOR ANOTHER AGRICAMP FOR CHILDREN
amended and Rule 199 of the Presidential Decree 603 or the Child and Youth Welfare Code of 1974. The 150-hectare agricultural land of Camp Montible is suitable for agricultural activity, eco-tourism, and rehabilitation and reintegration programs for children in conflict with the law (CICL) serving...
JJWC BANNERS POLICIES ON ENSURING THE WELFARE OF CAR AND CICL IN CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE WITH UNCRC
government agencies in reviewing and enhancing existing policies or regulations in order to harmonize them with the provisions of the law, and in formulating and implementing their respective policies, programs, and procedures,” said JJWC Executive Director Atty. Tricia Clare A. Oco.
Among...
12th JJWEEK: FOCUSES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL CHILDREN
in Bahay Pag-Asa (BPA) Batangas City will be conducted. This will include a Press Briefing, a Ceremonial Presentation of the Support to the BPA Project, and a testimonial of former children in conflict with the law (CICL)’s journey to success.
Activities for children and youth include the...
