Today, February 8, 2024, DILG Tarlac through the leadership of Provincial Director Armi V. Bactad, CESO V, held a Comprehensive Orientation on the Enhanced Guidelines on the Operationalization of the Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and Local Committees on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) via Zoom Video Conferencing.
The orientation served as a platform for collaboration, enabling DILG Field Officers, City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, and other stakeholders to align efforts and resources towards the common goal of creating safer environments for children and women in the Province of Tarlac.
LGOO V Maricar Janice C. Perez provided a detailed discussion on the Enhanced Guidelines in the Operationalization of LCAT-VAWC, shedding light on the strategies that are essential for combating trafficking and violence against women and children at the local level. Meanwhile, LGOO II Katherene E. Estavillo expounded on the Comprehensive Guidelines for the Establishment, Strengthening, and Monitoring of the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) at all levels. Her presentation created a clearer guide for effectively establishing, empowering, and overseeing LCPCs to ensure the holistic protection of children within our communities.
Through this activity, the Province strengthens its commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of every individual, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable. Through sustained collaboration and dedication, the Province of Tarlac endeavors to create a society where every child is protected, and every woman is empowered to live free from violence and exploitation.
