RA 9344 Section 16

Appointment of Local Social Welfare and Development Officer.

Section 16

SEC. 16. Appointment of Local Social Welfare and Development Officer. – All LGUs shall appoint a duly licensed social worker as its local social welfare and development officer tasked to assist children in conflict with the law.

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