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PD 603 Article 85

Duties of the Community.

Article 85

ART. 85. Duties of the Community. — To insure the full enjoyment of the right of every child to live in a society that offers or guarantee him safety, health, good moral environment and facilities for his wholesome growth and development, it shall be the duty of the community to Bring about a healthy environment necessary to the normal growth of children and the enhancement of their physical, mental and spiritual well-being; Help institutions of learning, whether public or private, achieve the fundamental objectives of education. Organize or encourage movements and activities, for the furtherance of the interests of children and youth; Promote the establishment and maintenance of adequately equipped playground, parks, and other recreational facilities; Support parent education programs by encouraging its members to attend and activity participate therein; Assist the State in combating and curtailing juvenile delinquency and in rehabilitating wayward children; Aid in carrying out special projects for the betterment of children in the remote areas or belonging to cultural minorities or those who are out of school; and Cooperate with private and public child welfare agencies m providing care, training and protection to destitute, abandoned, neglected, abused, handicapped and disturbed children.

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CitationPD 603 Article 85 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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