National Council
Against Child Labor
The National Council Against Child Labor (NCACL), created pursuant to Executive Order No. 92, Series of 2019, is tasked to amplify government efforts for the protection of the right of vulnerable sectors, especially the children, and strengthen related institutional mechanisms, and establish further measures to contribute to the prevention, reduction, and elimination of any form of child labor.
Powers and Functions
Formulate a framework, national action plan, and such other policies, guidelines and programs for the effective enforcement of RA No. 7610, as amended, and other related laws and regulations;
Coordinate and conduct advocacy campaigns and information dissemination on child labor and existing laws related there to;
Develop and maintain a knowledge and data management system on child labor that ensures the sharing of relevant information, fosters communication, and improves program monitoring of child labor case referrals;
Establish and maintain effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, taking into account national action plans and other time-bound measures;
Foster cooperation with international development agencies and other competent bodies to provide expert advice on the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 138, ILO Convention 182, RA No. 7610, as amended, and other related laws;
Coordinate and oversee the implementation of the PPACL by all concerned agencies and organizations;
Establish child-appropriate mechanisms, including the conduct of capacity-building activities for child laborers, their families and communities, towards their meaningful participation and empowerment;
Ensure the conduct of researches, studies, surveys and assessments on child labor, for policy and program development and enhancement;
Monitor the status of cases filed against individuals, agencies, institutions or establishments that violate the provisions of laws on child labor;
Accept donations, contributions, grants or bequests from domestic or foreign sources for the purposes relevant to the Council’s mandates and functions, pursuant to relevant laws and subject to applicable budgetary, accounting and auditing rules and regulations; and
Perform such other powers and functions as may be directed by the President.
Chairperson :
Department of Labor and Employment
Co-Chairperson :
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Members :
Department of Education
Department of Health
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Department of Justice
Department of Agriculture
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
Philippine Information Agency
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Council for the Welfare of Children
National Youth Commission
Philippine Statistics Authority
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
National Anti-Poverty Commission Children Basic Sector
Philippine National Police
National Bureau of Investigation
Presidential Adviser for Child Protection
Alliance of Workers in the Informal Economy/Sector
Federation of Free Workers
World Vision Development Foundation, Inc
Ex Officio Members:
International Labour Organization
Technical Working Groups
Chairperson :
Philippine Information Agency – Program Management Division
Co-Chairperson :
Council for the Welfare of Children – Public Affairs and information Office
Members :
Department of Labor and Employment
- Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns
- Information and Publication Service
- Occupational Safety and Health Center
Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Protective Service Bureau
- Digital Media Service
- Traditional Media Service
Department of Education
- Legal Service – Legal Division
Department of Health
- Health Promotion Bureau
Department of Justice
- Communication Division
Department of Agriculture
- Agriculture and Fisheries information Division
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Mines and Geoscience Bureau
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
- Office of Empowerment and Human Rights
- Office of Policy, Planning, and Research
Philippine National Police
- Women and Children Protection Center
National Anti-Poverty Commission
- Children Sectoral Council
Alliance of Workers in the Informal Economy/Sector
Federation of Free Workers
World Vision Development foundation, Inc.
Partners :
ChildFund Philippines
Civil Society Network for Education Reforms (E-Net Philippines) Inc.
Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, Inc.
Laura Vicuña Foundation, Inc.
Philippines Against Child Trafficking, Inc.
Plan International Pilipinas
Sugar Industry Foundation, Inc.
TEACHERS, Inc.
Trade Union Congress of the Philippines – Kilusan
Chairperson :
Philippine National Police – Women and Children Protection Center
Co-Chairperson :
Council for the Welfare of Children – Policy, Planning, and Research Division
Members :
Department of Labor and Employment
- Bureau of Working Condition
- Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns
Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Protective Services Bureau
- Policy Development and Planning Bureau
Department of the Interior and Local Government
- National Barangay Operations Office
Department of Justice
- National Prosecution Service
Department of Agriculture
- Office of the Undersecretary for Special Concerns
National Bureau of Investigation
- Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Division
National Anti-Poverty Commission
- Children Sectoral Council
National Commission on Indigenous People
- Office of Empowerment and Human Rights
Alliance of Workers in the Informal Economy/Sector
World Vision Development Foundation, Inc.
International Labour Organization
Chairperson :
Department of Labor Employment – Planning Service
Co-Chairperson :
Department of Economy, Planning, and Development
Members :
Department of Labor and Employment
- Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns
- Institute for Labor Studies
Department of Social Welfare and Development
- Protective Services Bureau
- Policy Development and Planning Bureau
- National Household Targeting Office
- Social Welfare Institutional Development Bureau
Department of Justice
- Evaluation and Statistics Division
National Youth Commission
Philippine Statistics Authority
National Anti-Poverty Commission
- Children Sectoral Council
Alliance of Workers in the Informal Economy/Sector
International Labour Organization
Partners :
Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA) Foundation, Inc.
Members :
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Department of Interior and Local Government
Department of Labor and Employment
Department of Health
Department of Justice
Department of Education
National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Alliance of Workers in the Informal Economy/Sector
International Labour Organization