Special Office for Children's Concerns

04/08/2026

𝐒𝐎𝐀𝐑 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 💻📊

The City Mayor’s Office – Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC) facilitated a Consultation Meeting on the SOCC Analytics and Reporting (SOAR) Database Management System for Children on July 27, 2026, at the CMO Conference Room.

The meeting brought together stakeholders to discuss the implementation and utilization of the SOAR Database System for Children, gather valuable feedback, and identify recommendations to further enhance the system. The consultation aimed to ensure that the database effectively supports data-driven planning, and monitoring for child-focused programs and services in Davao City. 💙

01/07/2026

𝐃𝐂𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 🗓️

The Executive Committee of the Davao City Council for the Protection of Children (DCCPC) gathered for its second quarterly meeting in the Green Conference Room at the Sangguniang Panlungsod on June 29, 2026.

The meeting featured updates from the Department of Education (DepEd) - Davao City and the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) on concerns previously raised by child representatives during the 1st quarter meeting. The council members were also updated on the 2026 DCCPC Annual Work and Financial Plan Utilization Status Report, the Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC) Analytics and Reporting (SOAR) Database System for Children, and the 2026 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA).

During the latter part of the meeting, the council members approved a resolution from the City Level Child Representatives encouraging all Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPCs) to further strengthen their child protection programs in accordance with the amended Davao City Children’s Welfare Code. This initiative reaffirms Davao City's continued commitment to promoting and protecting the rights, welfare, and best interests of every child. 🛡️💙

28/06/2026

𝐃𝐂𝐂𝐏𝐂–𝐓𝐖𝐆 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 📋

The Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC) facilitated the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Davao City Council for the Protection of Children – Technical Working Group (DCCPC–TWG) on June 23, 2026, at the Davao City Planning Office Conference Room.

During the meeting, the TWG revisited the Davao City Unified Referral System on Child Protection for Children at Risk (CAR) to review the revisions previously proposed by the group, validate the updates, and identify further areas for improvement. 👧🏻👦🏻

The TWG also reviewed the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council (JJWC) Referral System for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and discussed strategies for its effective localization and implementation in Davao City to ensure a more coordinated, responsive, and efficient referral process. ⚖️💙

21/06/2026

𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐁𝐉𝐈𝐏 📚✨

The City Mayor’s Office – Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC) facilitated the Citywide Workshop on the Development of the Comprehensive Barangay Juvenile Intervention Program (CBJIP) for the 182 Barangay Councils for the Protection of Children (BCPCs) in Davao City.

The workshop was attended by BCPC representatives, together with CSWDO District Heads and representatives, to strengthen the planning and development of responsive juvenile intervention programs for Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) and Children at Risk (CAR) at the barangay level. 📝

Through this activity, participants were guided in crafting strategic interventions and initiatives that promote the welfare, protection, rehabilitation, and reintegration of children in conflict with the law and children at risk, contributing to safer and more child-friendly communities across Davao City. 💙👧👦

18/06/2026

01/06/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 💙

The City Mayor’s Office – Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC) warmly welcomed ENS Nick Clarence M. Gallego, PN, a proud member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Graduating Class of 2026, during a courtesy visit.

ENS Gallego previously served as a Child Representative of Barangay Paciano Bangoy from 2016 to 2018, where he actively participated in promoting child rights and welfare in Davao City. His journey from child leader to PMA graduate serves as an inspiration to young people, demonstrating the impact of meaningful child participation and leadership development.

He was accompanied by his father and Kgwd. Judith Albor of Barangay Paciano Bangoy during the visit.

The SOCC proudly celebrates the achievements of its former child representatives and wishes ENS Gallego success as he embarks on his journey of service to the nation. 🇵🇭✨

25/05/2026

𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐂𝐃𝐏𝐈𝐏𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖 𝐜𝐮𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐂𝐂𝐏𝐂 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 💙📊

The City Mayor’s Office – Special Office for Children’s Concerns (SOCC) facilitated the two-day Midterm Evaluation of the Davao City Development Plan and Investment Program for Children (DCDPIPC) 2026–2028 cm Capacity Building for Davao City Council for the Protection of Children (DCCPC) Members on May 20–21, 2026, at the World Palace Hotel, Davao City.

The activity was attended by DCCPC members together with Hon. Richlyn N. Justol-Baguilod, Chairperson of the Committee on Women, Children, and Family Relations and Vice Chairperson of the DCCPC. 👦🏻👧🏻

A series of workshops were conducted to help council members monitor, assess, and revisit the implementation progress of various plans, programs, and activities for children across Davao City, further strengthening collaboration and commitment toward child-friendly governance and child protection initiatives. 🧸🌈

The two-day activity also featured discussions on Girl Child Week and Child Sexual Abuse Prevention by Ms. Jeanette L. Ampog, Executive Director of Talikala Inc., as well as the proposed revisions to the Davao City Unified Referral System on Child Protection, presented by Ms. Gerlyn V. Arciaga, SOCC Officer-in-Charge.✨

12/05/2026

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

Subay sa Ordinance No. 0111-25, Series of 2025, nga nag-usab sa Ordinance No. 049-19, Series of 2019 o mas nailhan isip Davao City Children’s Welfare Code (as amended), ipatuman na ang updated requirements sa Permit to Travel.

📌 Gina-awhag ang tanang ginikanan, guardians, ug mga kabataan nga mosunod sa updated nga guidelines aron masiguro ang kaluwasan ug proteksyon sa mga bata nga mobiyahe gawas sa siyudad.

✈️ Samtang, alang sa mga international flights, palihug mokontak ug makig-coordinate sa DSWD para sa hustong proseso ug requirements.
📄 Palihug tan-awa ang detalye sa ubos alang sa kompleto nga listahan sa requirements.

Para sa pangutana o dugang impormasyon, adtoa o kontaka ang pinakaduol nga CSWDO District Office. (CSWDO-PIRCS)

📢 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

Subay sa Ordinance No. 0111-25, Series of 2025, nga nag-usab sa Ordinance No. 049-19, Series of 2019 o mas nailhan isip Davao City Children’s Welfare Code (as amended), ipatuman na ang updated requirements sa Permit to Travel.

📌 Gina-awhag ang tanang ginikanan, guardians, ug mga kabataan nga mosunod sa updated nga guidelines aron masiguro ang kaluwasan ug proteksyon sa mga bata nga mobiyahe gawas sa siyudad.

✈️ Samtang, alang sa mga international flights, palihug mokontak ug makig-coordinate sa DSWD para sa hustong proseso ug requirements.

📄 Palihug tan-awa ang detalye sa ubos alang sa kompleto nga listahan sa requirements.

Para sa pangutana o dugang impormasyon, adtoa o kontaka ang pinakaduol nga CSWDO District Office. (CSWDO-PIRCS)