31/05/2026
LOOK | May 29, 2026 โ The Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC), in collaboration with the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) ng Pinget and the Barangay Reading Center (BRC), successfully conducted the tripartite event for children, namely, (1) the election of new BCPC officers for CY 2026-2027, (2) teambuilding activity, and (3) an educational tour and cultural immersion through museum visits.
The said event is in support of the principles of Presidential Decree No. 603 (Child and Youth Welfare Code), R.A. 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006), and R.A. 8980 (Early Childhood Care and Development Act), which aim to promote and protect the overall well-being of children and youth. Aside from mobilizing social and civic participation among children, the event also aimed to impart knowledge and spark deep cultural appreciation among the participants.
The event began with a simple morning exercise, led by Intern Sheena Diaz, to awaken the children's enthusiasm. Afterwards, participants got to know more about each other through a series of icebreaker and teambuilding activities spearheaded by Child Development Worker (CDW) Maโam Mhelisa Somilao and SK Chairperson Jude Sadlay. Later on, Barangay Human Rights Action Officer (BHRAO) Mr. Ramoncito Sanchez provided an orientation for the participants on the nature of the BCPC and children's rights. The brief lecture was followed by the election of new officers for CY 2026-2027, presided over by Kag. Julie Mangigil. The rest of the day was reserved for the museum tour.
On behalf of our community, we would like to thank Museo Kordilyera, Baguio Museum Inc., and SLU Museum of Igorot Cultures and Arts for warmly welcoming us. We deeply appreciate the museum staff and workersโ efforts and commitment to cultural preservation.
Moreover, the council would also like to extend its gratitude to the people who made the event possible: Kag. Victoriano G. Balidoc for safely transporting the children; Kag. Carmelita B. Ayan, Kag. Virginia C. Jose, Barangay Clerk (BC) Jocelyn G. Diaz, Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Gina Rose Lacatango, and Barangay Tanod (BT) Maribeth Gubat; volunteer parents and guardians Mrs. Breminda Alinso Sadlay, Ms. Jomelynne Alinso Sadlay, and Mrs. Julie Habiatan, for their help in overseeing the children and their unwavering support for the event.
