[OB] Chapter 2: The Development of Social Welfare in the Philippines (Part 2) Flashcards
——— is defined as a non-profit organization, group or institution that operates independently from a Government and has humanitarian or development objectives.
Non-Govermental Organizations (NGOs)
Three classifications of NGOs based on their levels of operation
(1) Primary
(2) Secondary/Intermediate
(3) Tertiary
Classification of NGO
Also called as people’s organizations and self-help groups which are direct oeganizations of the beneficiaries themselves (ex. CALARIZ, an organization of the fisherfolk in the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal)
Primary NGOs
Classification of NGO
Organizations and agencies composed of different professions providing services to the beneficiaries (e.g Catholic Charities and the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement)
Secondary/Intermediate NGOs
Classification of NGO
Usually a network of NGOs established for mutual assistance or for special purposes (e.g National Council on Social Development Foundation)
Tertiary NGOs
Year and Organization
In February ____, the country’s NGO networks launched the _____, envisioned as a self-regulatory body which, through a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Finance will be authorized to certify NGOs, applying donee status based on specific standards.
1999; Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Also known as the Social Work Law
R.A. 4373
What law empowers DSWD to (1) set standards and policies to insure effective implementation of public and private social welfare programs (2) accredit public and private institutions and organizations engaged in social welfare activity including the licensing of child-caring and child placement institutions and providing consultative services forthem (3) coordinate government and voluntary efforts un social welfare work
R.A. 5416 (AN ACT PROVIDING FOR COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE, CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE A DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE.)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
The Child and Youth Welfare Code, the code defines “child” and “youth” and their rights and entitlements including services that should be provided for their wholesome development
P.D 603
(June 10, 1975)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Barangay-Level Total Development and Protection of Children Act, an act establishing day care center in every barangay, instituting a total development and protection of children program
R.A. 6972
(September 14, 1990)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act
R.A. 7610
(February 7, 1992)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
R.A. 7658
(November 9, 1993)
An act prohibiting the employment of children below 15 years of age in public and private undertakings
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Inter-country Adoption Act of 1995, an act establishing the rules to govern inter-country adoption of Filipino Children
R.A. 8043
(June 2, 1995)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
An act creating the national youth commission, establishing a national comprehensive and coordinated
R.A. 8044
(June 2, 1995)
Selected Social Legislation for Children
Domestic Adoption Act of 1998
R.A. 8552
(February 25, 1998)
