The Makati City government has recognized and awarded cash prizes to 10 barangays and three police community precincts (PCP) in the city for being “most child-friendly.”
“Congratulations to all the barangays and PCPs who were vetted as most child-friendly this year. Because of your hard work and dedication, Makati continues to be a safe place for children. We are truly grateful to have you as our trustworthy partners in building safe communities for young Makatizens to thrive and achieve their full potential,” said Mayor Abigail Binay.
The winners were recognized in last Tuesday’s ceremony held at City Hall attended by key city officials, including Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, First District Rep. Romulo Peña, Second District Rep. Luis Campos, city councilors, barangay captains and PCP commanders.
Binay said the barangays which garnered five stars each won P500,000 cash prize and a seal, while P250,000 cash prize and a seal were awarded to each barangay with a four-star rating. Barangays rated three stars each got P100,000 and a seal.
Barangays San Isidro and Bel-air received five stars, while Southside, East Rembo and Pio del Pilar received four stars. Three stars were given to Poblacion, San Lorenzo, Pembo, West Rembo and Guadalupe Viejo.
In the PCP category, the prizes were P350,000 cash prize and a seal for a five-star rating, P200,000 cash prize and a seal for four stars, and P150,000 and a seal for three stars.
Police substations of Guadalupe, Palanan and Bangkal received five, four, and three stars, respectively.
The Search for the Most Child Friendly Barangay is conducted annually, with all 33 barangays automatically considered as contestants. They are grouped into five categories based on their similarities, such as income, population, and presence/absence of elementary and high schools.
The barangays are evaluated in key areas based on the children’s survival, development, protection, and participation.
Meanwhile, 10 PCPs were automatically included as participants for the search. They are evaluated based on physical facilities, training of personnel, information and advocacy, effectiveness of child protection services, and effectiveness of child protection awareness.
The cash awards will be exclusively used for programs and projects intended for the children.
