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WHEREAS, Section 17 of Republic Act 7160, also known as the Local Government
Code of the Philippines, mandates that the barangays shall endeavor to provide for an effective
and efficient provision of basic services and facilities which includes programs and projects for
children and youth welfare;
WHEREAS, Republic Act 7610, otherwise known as the Special Protection of Children
Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, provides for stronger deterrence and
special protection against child abuse, exploitation and discrimination and its corresponding
penalties;
WHEREAS, the Barangay Government of Dean Leopoldo Yabes (Pug - os) recognizes
that children are important assets of society and it is only when children are able to exercise
their rights that they develop their full potentials;
WHEREAS, there is a need to codify the laws relating to children’s rights to apply
particularly to the Barangay of Dean Leopoldo Yabes (Pug - os).