31/03/2026
March 31, 2026 – The 1st Quarter Joint Meeting of the RJJWC and RSCWC was convened to discuss key issues affecting Bangsamoro children and to strengthen coordination among member agencies in addressing child protection concerns.
The meeting covered several significant agenda items, including:
1. The presentation of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in handling Violence Against Children (VAC) cases;
2. including the presentation of the Children’s Manifesto, which highlights the priority concerns and aspirations of children;
3. The presentation of the Child Budget and Expenditure Tagging and Tracking (CBETT) guidelines to promote efficient allocation and monitoring of resources for children’s programs;
4. Discussion on the increasing number of CSAC cases in the BARMM,
5. The formal installation of the Youth Representative, reinforcing meaningful youth participation in decision-making processes; and
6. The presentation of the draft protocol on strengthening coordination in handling Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) cases for review and inputs from the members.
The meeting was actively participated in by members of the RJJWC and RSCWC, demonstrating their continued commitment to promote and protect the welfare of children in the Bangsamoro region.
