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Ordinances and Resolutions.
ART. 86. Ordinances and Resolutions. — Barangay Councils shall have the authority to enact ordinances and resolutions not inconsistent with law or municipal ordinances, as may be necessary to provide for the proper development and welfare of the children in the community, in consultation with representatives of national agencies concerned with child and youth welfare.
Council for the Protection of Children.
ART. 87. Council for the Protection of Children. — Every barangay council shall encourage the organization of a local Council for the Protection of Children and shall coordinate with the Council for the Welfare of Children and Youth in drawing and implementing plans for the promotion of child and youth welfare. Membership shall be taken from responsible members of the community including a representative of the youth, as well as representatives of government and private agencies concerned with the welfare of children and youth whose area of assignment includes the particular barangay and shall be on a purely voluntary basis. Said Council shall: Foster the education of every child in the barangay; Encourage the proper performance of the duties of parents, and provide learning opportunities on the adequate rearing of children and on positive parent-child relationship; Protect and assist abandoned or maltreated children and dependents; Take steps to prevent juvenile delinquency and assist parents of children with behavioral problems so that they can get expert advise; Adopt measures for the health of children; Promote the opening and maintenance of playgrounds and day-care centers and other services that are necessary for child and youth welfare; Coordinate the activities of organizations devoted to the welfare of children and secure their cooperation. Promote wholesome entertainment in the community, especially in movie houses; and Assist parents, whenever necessary in securing expert guidance counseling from the proper governmental or private welfare agency. In addition, it shall hold classes and seminars on the proper rearing of the children. It shall distribute to parents available literature and other information on child guidance. The Council shall assist parents, with behavioral problems whenever necessary, in securing expert guidance counseling from the proper governmental or private welfare agency.
Barangay Scholarships.
ART. 88. Barangay Scholarships. — Barangay funds may be appropriated to provide annual scholarships for indigent children who, in the judgment of the Council for the Protection of Children, deserve public assistance in the development of their potentialities.
Youth Associations in Barangays.
ART. 89. Youth Associations in Barangays. — Barangay councils shall encourage membership in civic youth associations and help these organizations attain their objectives.
Aid to Youth Associations.
ART. 90. Aid to Youth Associations. — In proper cases, barangay funds may be used for the payment of the cost of the uniforms and equipment required by these organizations. SECTION B. Civic Association of Adults
Civic Associations of Adults.
ART. 91. Civic Associations of Adults. — As used in this Title, a civic association shall refer to any club, organization or association of individuals twenty-one years or age or over, which is directly or indirectly involved in carrying out child welfare programs and activities.
Accounting of Proceeds or Funds.
ART. 92. Accounting of Proceeds or Funds. — It shall be the duty of any civic association of adults holding benefits or soliciting contributions pursuant to the provisions of the next preceding article, to render an accounting of the proceeds thereof to the Department of Social Welfare or to the city or municipal treasurer, as the case may be.
Functions.
ART. 93. Functions. — Civic associations and youth associations shall make arrangements with the appropriate governmental or civic organization for the instruction of youth in useful trades or crafts to enable them to earn a living.
Youth Demonstrations.
ART. 94. Youth Demonstrations. — Any demonstrations sponsored by any civic association and youth associations shall be conducted in a peaceful and lawful manner.
Unwholesome Entertainment and Advertisements.
ART. 95. Unwholesome Entertainment and Advertisements. — It shall be the duty of all civic associations and youth associations to bring to the attention of the proper authorities the exhibition of indecent shows and the publication, sale or circulation of pornographic materials. The Board of Censors or the Radio Control Board may, upon representation of any civic association, prohibit any movie, television or radio program offensive to the proprieties of language and behavior. Commercial advertisements and trailers which are improper for children under eighteen years of age due to their advocating or unduly suggesting violence, vices, crimes and immorality, shall not be shown in any movie theater where the main feature is for general patronage nor shall they be used or shown during or immediately before and after any television or radio program for children.
Complaint Against Child Welfare Agency.
ART. 96. Complaint Against Child Welfare Agency. — Any civic association and any youth association may complain to the officials of any public or private child-caring agency about any act or omission therein prejudicial to the wards of such agency. If the complaint is not acted upon, it may be brought to the Council for the Protection of Children or the Department of Social Welfare, which shall promptly investigate the matter and take such steps as may be necessary.
Studies and Researches.
ART. 97. Studies and Researches. — The government shall make available such data and technical assistance as may be needed by civic associations conducting studies and researches on matters relating to child welfare, including the prevention of juvenile delinquency.
Exchange Programs.
ART. 98. Exchange Programs. — Student exchange programs sponsored by civic associations or youth associations shall receive the support and encouragement of the State. SECTION C. Youth Associations ART. 99. Youth Associations. — As used in this Title, a youth association shall refer to any club, organization or association of individuals below twenty-one years of age which is directly or indirectly involved in carrying out child or youth welfare programs and activities.
Rights and Responsibilities.
ART. 100. Rights and Responsibilities. — All youth associations shall enjoy the same rights and discharge the same responsibilities as civic associations as may be permitted under existing laws.
Student Organizations.
ART. 101. Student Organizations. — All student organization in public or private schools shall include in their objectives the cultivation of harmonious relations among their members and with the various segments of the community.
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