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House OKs bill boosting parents-teachers-community groups' role in protecting kids' rights

Published Feb 8, 2024 03:47 pm

At A Glance

  • The House of Representatives has given final approval to a bill that seeks to enhance the roles of Parent-Teacher and Community Associations (PTCA) in safeguarding the rights and welfare of children.
  • The PTCA will be composed of parents, parent-substitutes, teachers, community development workers, and a duly-recognized community group from various sectors.

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The House of Representatives has given final approval to a bill that seeks to enhance the roles of Parent-Teacher and Community Associations (PTCA) in safeguarding the rights and welfare of children.

During the plenary session on Wednesday, Feb. 7, the lower house passed House Bill (HB) No. 9670 on its third and final reading. It garnered a total of 202 affirmative votes.

The bill, if enacted, will amend the Child and Youth Welfare Code, which is embodied in Presidential Decree (PD) No. 603.

“We acknowledge the reality that it takes a village to raise a child so through this bill, we aim to harness collaboration among parents, teachers, school officials, and the communities, in ensuring that the welfare and rights of children are protected at all times,” House Speaker Martin Romualdez said in a statement.

“Promoting the welfare and protecting the rights of children is one of our utmost priorities in terms of legislation and we hope to achieve this through the passage of this bill,” he added.

In the proposed law, the PTCA, which is composed of parents, parent-substitutes, teachers, community development workers, and a duly recognized community group from various sectors will be required in every early child development center and basic education school. 

To achieve a broader reach, it encourages fathers and male caregivers to participate in PTCA activities.

Romualdez said the PTCA will be an aid to local government units in promoting programs that help protect the rights and promote the welfare of children, as well as in creating a development program aimed at children.

Once enacted, it will serve as a platform for stakeholders to design appropriate programs, discuss issues, and recommend actions, while further fostering child protection policies in schools and communities.

Aside from the Speaker, other authors of HB No. 9670 include Tingog Party-list Reps. YeddaRomualdez and Jude Acidre, BHW Party-list Angelica Natasha Co, Quezon City Rep. Franz Pumaren, TGP Party-list Rep. Jose “Bong” Teves, Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado Revilla, and Parañaque City Rep. Edwin Olivarez.

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