On February 8, 2024, the Local Council for the Protection of Children Against Violence Against Women and Children (LCAT-VAWC) Provincial Inter-Agency Monitoring Team (PIMT) and the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Provincial Inter-Agency Monitoring Task Force (IMTF) convened in a coordination meeting which aims to strategize and chart the way toward the successful implementation of LCAT-VAWC- and LCPC-related initiatives in the Province of Tarlac.
The meeting served as a venue to deliberate on effective strategies and collaborative approaches to enhance governance and ensure the successful implementation of policies, programs, and services for the most vulnerable sectors within the Province, and to identify innovative methods to strengthen the capacities of the PIMT and IMTF in overseeing the administration of assessments, particularly in relation to the protection of women and children.
Moreover, the meeting provided an opportunity to verify the compliance of local government units (LGUs) in the Province with existing policies and regulations aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of women and children. Members of the task force evaluated the efficacy of current initiatives and proposed ways forward to address any identified gaps or challenges.
Both the LCAT-VAWC PIMT and the LCPC Provincial IMTF commit to work hand in hand with various stakeholders across the Province of Tarlac to uphold the rights and dignity of women and children. By harnessing the power of partnership, they aim to create a future where every individual can thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
