QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 203)
It addresses the growing concern that CICL are being detained or incarcerated together with adult offenders in city/municipal/provincial jails while their cases are pending.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
It must coordinate closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Separate detention of CICL from adult prisoners shall be ensured.
The CWC was created under Republic Act (RA) No. 8980, the Early Childhood Care and Development Act.
It should participate in efforts to protect the rights and welfare of CICL.
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC).
It allows other agencies whose assistance and support may be deemed necessary to extend full cooperation.
An initial report and recommendation must be submitted not later than two (2) months after it has convened.
On a quarterly basis.
The Office of the President.
DSWD must adopt ways, means, and measures allowed under existing laws, rules, and regulations that protect the rights and welfare of CICL.
It takes effect immediately.
Because it seeks to prevent CICL from being detained or incarcerated with adult offenders, thereby protecting their rights and welfare.
DSWD leads and coordinates with DOJ and DILG, seeks integrated assistance and support from BJMP and CWC, and calls upon other necessary agencies for full cooperation.