National Children's Month Act
Republic Act No. 10661, enacted on May 29, 2015, designates November of every year as "National Children's Month" in the Philippines, commemorating the UN's adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989. The act mandates the Department of Social Welfare and Development, along with other agencies, to organize annual activities promoting children's rights and welfare. Schools, both public and private, are encouraged to participate in commemorative events, while local government units and private organizations are invited to join in the observance. This law repeals previous proclamations regarding children's observances and takes effect 15 days after publication.
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- What is National Children's Month Act about?
- Republic Act No. 10661, enacted on May 29, 2015, designates November of every year as "National Children's Month" in the Philippines, commemorating the UN's adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989. The act mandates the Department of Social Welfare and Development, along with other agencies, to organize annual activities promoting children's rights and welfare. Schools, both public and private, are encouraged to participate in commemorative events, while local government units and private organizations are invited to join in the observance. This law repeals previous proclamations regarding children's observances and takes effect 15 days after publication.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 10661?
- National Children's Month Act (Republic Act No. 10661) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was National Children's Month Act enacted?
- National Children's Month Act (Republic Act No. 10661) was enacted on May 29, 2015.
- What is the citation for National Children's Month Act?
- National Children's Month Act, Republic Act No. 10661, May 29, 2015 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10661
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 29, 2015
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10661
AN ACT DECLARING NOVEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MONTH
SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as the "National Children's Month Act".
SECTION 2. The month of November of every year is hereby declared as "National Children's Month". This declaration commemorates the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the United Nations General Assembly on 20 November 1989; and seeks to instill its significance in the Filipino consciousness.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to the observance of National Children's Month, an annual program of activities shall be prepared and implemented, with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the National Youth Commission (NYC), and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) as lead agencies. They are authorized to call upon any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the government, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, for any assistance as may be needed in the discharge of the tasks under this Act.
SECTION 4. The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall facilitate and encourage the commemoration of this month in all schools, public and private, nationwide.
The Philippine Information Agency, in coordination with the DSWD, the DepED, the CHED, the NYC and the CWC shall ensure the effective information dissemination of this Act.
All local government units and private organizations including the civil society, private enterprises, and non-government, civic, and people's organizations, are encouraged to observe National Children's Month in simple rites and participate in the activities.
SECTION 5. Proclamation No. 74 (s. 1992) and Proclamation No. 267 (s. 1993) are hereby repealed. Any other provision of law, decree, order, rule, or regulation inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: May 29, 2015.
Cite This Law
National Children's Month Act, Republic Act No. 10661, May 29, 2015 (Philippines)
National Children's Month Act, Republic Act No. 10661 (Phil. 2015)
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