AT least 14 local government units (LGUs) composed of three (3) cities and 11 municipalities in Batangas province, are the new recipients of the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported.
This remarkable achievement reflects your dedication to fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children. Your efforts in prioritizing the welfare and rights of the youth are truly commendable and set a standard for excellence in local governance.
The list of the new awardees included Batangas City, the City of Lipa and the City of Calaca; and the municipalities of Taal in first district; Bauan, Lobo, San Luis and San Pascual in the second district; Agoncillo, Cuenca, Laurel, Talisay in the third district, and the municipalities of Padre garcia and San Jose in the fourth district.
The Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance (SCFLG) is a national award given to cities and municipalities in the country that demonstrate a commitment to child welfare. The award is given by the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) Board to Local Government Units (LGUs) that pass the Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA).
The Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA), established in 2014 through DILG
Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2014-80 and revised through DILG-DSWD-DepEd-DOH
Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) No. 2019-01, is a results-based assessment tool and
an annual mandatory audit designed to gauge the performance of City and Municipal local
government units (LGUs) towards in implementing programs and instituting measures to
ensure the well-being of children. It aims to inform and influence the planning and
programming of LGUs towards achieving the envisioned goal where “children are
accessing inclusive social services and lives free of poverty in all dimensions” by
putting primacy on child-rights responsive governance and accountability.
How is the SCFLG awarded?
- The DILG leads the SCFLG initiative, and the CWC supports it.
- LGUs are assessed annually on their child-friendly programs and policies.
- LGUs must meet minimum passing scores in five categories: Survival, Development, Protection, Participation, and Governance.
- LGUs must achieve an overall passing rate of 80%.
Why is the SCFLG important?
- The SCFLG recognizes LGUs that prioritize child welfare and protection.
- The SCFLG helps build communities where children can grow up safely, inclusively, and nurtured.
- The SCFLG can lead to better services, more responsive policies, and more effective use of local budgets.
What is the SCFLG used for?
- The SCFLG is a requirement for the Seal of Good Local Governance.
- The SCFLG is also a requirement for the Presidential Award for the Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities.| – BNN News