Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
 EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) was created through 
Presidential Decree 603, otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code 
in 1974. It is mandated to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of all 
laws, formulate, monitor and evaluate policies, programs and measures for 
children. 
Executive Order No. 806 signed in 2009, amended EO No. 778 and affirmed that 
CWC shall continue to function and exercise the same powers pursuant to the 
provisions of PD 603 and Executive Order 233 and attached to DSWD. 
Republic Act 8980 or the Early Childhood Care Development Law of 2000 
signed by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada mandated CWC to serve as the 
National Early Childhood Care and Development Coordinating Council 
(NECCDCC) under the Office of the President. 
This House Bill seeks to provide Modernization Funding to the Council for the 
Welfare of Children (CWC), to coordinate the implementation and enforcement 
of all laws; formulate, monitor and evaluate policies, programs and measures for 
children. 
Thus, the early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
MICHAEL L. ROMERO 
October 17, 2022
10:02 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
19TH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by Representative Michael L. Romero 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING FOR MODERNIZATION FUNDINGFOR THE COUNCIL 
FOR THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN (CWC), INCREASING AND 
REORGANIZING ITS ADMINISTRATION, PROVIDING DYNAMIC 
LEADERSHIP IN ENSURING A CHILD-FRIENDLY AND CHILD-
SENSITIVE SOCIETY WHERE EVERY CHILD FULLY ENJOYS 
HIS/HER RIGHTS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. 
DECLARATION OF POLICY – It shall hereby be a declared 
policy of the State to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of all laws; 
formulate, monitor and evaluate policies, programs and measures for children. 
The state shall undertake its coordinative role for children through: 
a) Formulation and advocacy for the implementation of policies, programs
and measures
b) Monitoring and evaluation of policies, programs and measures
c) Advocacy for child rights and mobilization of resources
d) Building strong networks, partnerships and coordination mechanisms
e) Institution building of partners and stakeholders
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The state shall formulate policies for the efficient and effective administration 
and management of all manpower, skills and competencies to ensure 
compliance. 
SECTION 
2. 
MODERNIZATION FUNDING. – The amount of Five Hundred 
Million Pesos (Php 500,000,000.00) for the operation and administration of the 
Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) shall be chargeable against funds 
for the purpose and other sources recommended by the Department of Budget 
and Management (DBM). Thereafter, appropriations for the Council for the 
Welfare of Children (CWC) shall be included in the budget proposals under the 
Department of Social Welfare and development (DSWD). 
 
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall rationalize the existing 
organizational structure and staffing pattern of the Council for the Welfare of 
Children (CWC) in accordance with the provisions of this Act and relevant 
compensation and position classification laws, rules and regulations. 
Thereafter, the amount needed for the continued implementation of the 
modernization program, shall be included in the annual General Appropriations 
Act (GAA). 
SECTION 
3. 
COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN (CWC) 
MODERNIZATION FUND – There is hereby created the (CWC) Modernization 
Fund to be used exclusively for the (CWC) Modernization Program. 
The (CWC) Modernization Fund shall be administered by the Secretary of the 
DSWD in accordance with existing government budgeting, accounting and 
auditing rules and regulations. 
SECTION 
4. 
PROGRESS REPORT – The Secretary of DSWD shall 
prepare an annual report on the status of the implementation of the (CWC) 
Modernization Programs which shall be submitted, to the Office of the President 


and to the Chairpersons of the Committee on Welfare of Children of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives. 
SECTION 
5. 
PERIOD OF IMPLEMENTATION – The modernization 
program under this Act shall be implemented for an initial period of two (2) 
years:  
Provided, that payments for multi-year contract obligations incurred 
under this Act may extend beyond this period:  
Provided, further, That the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) 
shall continue to develop, modernize and constantly update its operational 
capabilities to keep pace with best global practices. 
SECTION 
6. 
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS. – The Council for the Welfare 
of Children (CWC) shall continue to exercise and uphold the following powers 
and functions; but not limited to: 
The Council for the Welfare of Children is the focal inter-agency body of the 
Philippine Government for children. It is mandated to coordinate the 
implementation and enforcement of all laws; formulate, monitor and evaluate 
policies, programs and measures for children. 
a) Initiate, promote and advocate adoption of policies and measures 
to protect child rights 
b) Build 
strong 
networks, 
partnerships 
and 
coordination 
mechanisms to ensure concerted efforts in the implementation of 
Child 21 and CRC 
c) Create an environment that enables children to develop their full 
potentials 
d) Facilitate institution-building of partners and other stakeholders 
e) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies and 
programs 
f) Undertake research and development activities 


SECTION 
7. 
INCREASE OF PERSONNEL. – The shall maintain the 
sufficient staffing pattern. Hence, it is authorized to increase its manpower to 
meet such required and may continue to increase personnel per percentage rate 
increase of committed mandates annually or as the need arises. 
SECTION 
8. 
TRANSITORY 
PROVISION – 
Existing 
industries, 
businesses and offices affected by the implementation of this Act shall be given 
six (6) months transitory period from the effectivity of the IRR or such other 
period as may be determined, to comply with the requirements of this Act. 
SECTION 
9. 
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. – The 
departments and agencies charged with carrying out the provisions of this Act 
shall, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act, formulate the 
necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation. 
SECTION 
10. 
REPEALING CLAUSE. – All laws, decrees, executive 
orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 
11. 
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. – If, for any reason, any 
section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid, the other 
sections or provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby. 
SECTION 
12. 
EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE. – This Act shall take effect 
after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two 
(2) national newspapers of general circulation whichever comes earlier. 
 
Approved,