Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4253

Introduced by. HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The problem of drug addition has been given much attention that
practically all the agencies of the government, including law enforcement
agencies, and in cooperation with non-government organizations and civil society
groups, have been involved. However. some more pressing social problems like
the abandoned, disadvantaged, disabled and deprived children who continue to
wander in most conspicuous places, particularly in Metro Manila, have gotten
less care and attention from the government

it is worthy to mention that “the Child is one of the most important assets
of the nation. Every effort should be exerted to promote his welfare and enhance
his opportunities for a useful and happy life’. However, there have been
numerous cases when dependent, abandoned or neglected children were
brought to the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development
(DSWD) eventually ended up wandering in the streets due to lack of care and
attention by this agency not to mention the severe lack of place where to bring
and provide them shelter. So, where shall the youth and adult be when at the
early stage of the human development they are already left to roam and wander
aimlessly totally uncared for and no shelter to lay their tired bodies and souls?

The environment plays a key role in supporting and extending children’s
development and learning. But where shall these abandoned and disadvantaged
children turn to when everything appears to be hopeless. Even Jesus Christ
according to the Holy Bible says “Let the children come to me”. The government
therefore must provide a safe haven so that the street children have a safe
refuge.

There is an urgent need therefore for the government to exert efforts in
promoting policies that will protect the best interest and welfare of the children.

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This bill therefore seeks to establish a Child Welfare Center in every
capital town and city under the direct supervision of the Department of Social
Welfare and Development (DSWD).

In view of the foregoing reasons, the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

MARISOL C, PANOTES
fepresentative
Second District, Camarines Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 4253

Introduced By: HONORABLE MARISOL C. PANOTES

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CHILD WELFARE CENTER IN
EVERY CAPITAL TOWN, AND CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives
of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established a Child Welfare Center in
every in capital town and city, under the direct supervision of the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to provide the
necessary child care. including food, shelter and ciothing for children aged
ten (10) year-old and below.

SEC. 2. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act
shall be charged against the appropriations of the DSWD under the
General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law
and thereafter

SEC. 3. The DSWD, in consultation woth the Department of Interior
and Local Government (DILG), shall issue the necessary rules and
regulations necessary to implement this Act

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation

Approved,