00:00The Council for the Welfare of Children called for the protection of the rights of children during the calamity.
00:07Manuel Francisco of Radio Pilipinas with the national news.
00:14The Council for the Welfare of Children called on the local governments,
00:17particularly those places that were hit by the typhoon,
00:20to ensure the safety and rights of children,
00:22pregnant women and lactating mothers who are currently being evacuated to evacuation centers.
00:27According to Radio Pilipinas, CWC Executive Director Angelo Tapales,
00:31it was also given the task of local government units
00:34to implement the comprehensive emergency program for children or CEPC
00:38of the Department of Social Welfare and Development,
00:41which is also in accordance with Republic Act 10821 or the Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act.
00:46During emergencies, of course, everything is focused on saving lives.
00:51Many people forget about the rights of children and this is where the bad people attack,
00:57whether it's violence against children, sexual abuse, whether it's offline or online,
01:03and all kinds of exploitation.
01:07That's why I ordered the DSWD to develop the comprehensive emergency program for children,
01:17the CEPC as it is called.
01:19This comprehensive emergency program for children,
01:24it should be implemented by our LGUs.
01:27This program includes the establishment of an evacuation center that is safe for pregnant and lactating mothers,
01:36including children,
01:38as well as transitional shelters for orphans, separated and unaccompanied children.
01:46It is really included there,
01:47and the prohibition of AFP, PNP, and local government units
01:52to double the supervision of children during emergencies.
01:57That's what the law is ordering.
01:59Meanwhile, Usec Tapales also ordered that, if possible,
02:02evacuation centers should not be used in schools
02:05so that the children's education will not be affected after the quake.
02:09The CWC appealed to our LGUs that during the calamity,
02:12we should double the supervision and assistance to the well-being and rights of the children.
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