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𝗕𝗶ñ𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 “𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗼𝘆” 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

A powerful symbol of hope, love, and new beginnings resonated through the halls of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Biñan City, Laguna on June 22, 2026, as the city witnessed the conduct of its “Bell of Joy” ceremony, celebrating another meaningful adoption milestone and the official recognition of a child’s permanent placement within a loving family.

Led by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the ceremony honored the Tangcango Family following the formal issuance of the Order of Adoption and Certificate of Finality by the National Authority for Child Care (NACC). These legal documents affirmed the finality of the adoption, officially recognizing the child as a full and permanent member of the adoptive family.

The awarding of the legal instruments marked a significant milestone, reflecting the fulfillment of the child’s right to grow in a safe, nurturing, and loving family environment. The ringing of the Bell of Joy symbolized belonging, protection, and the beginning of a new chapter founded on love and commitment.

The ceremony was attended by city social welfare officers, representatives from RACCO IV-A, and members of the Tangcango Family, highlighting the shared responsibility of stakeholders in strengthening adoption and alternative child care efforts within the community.

The milestone further reinforced the commitment of the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) and the Regional Alternative Child Care Office IV-A (RACCO IV-A) in advancing the Adoption and Alternative Child Care Program (AACCP), while emphasizing the vital role of local government units in bringing child protection initiatives closer to families and communities.

The “Bell of Joy” initiative, introduced by RACCO IV-A, is being advanced as a local-level practice to recognize adoption milestones and strengthen community awareness. Local officials signaled support for its wider implementation, citing its role in reinforcing LGU participation in the Adoption and Alternative Child Care Program and promoting the right of every child to a permanent family.

𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢 𝗜𝗩-𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

The Regional Alternative Child Care Office IV-A (RACCO IV-A) conducted its 6th Regional Matching Conference (RMC) for Fiscal Year 2026, bringing together the Regional Child Placement Committee (RCPC), assigned social workers, and concerned stakeholders for the comprehensive assessment and deliberation of adoption and alternative child care cases.

The conference served as a key mechanism in the child placement process, providing a structured platform for evidence-based matching and placement recommendations anchored on the best interests of the child. Discussions focused on ensuring that each placement decision aligned with children’s psychosocial, developmental, medical, and long-term welfare needs.

During the activity, RACCO IV-A social workers presented updated case profiles and narratives of children declared legally available for adoption or endorsed for foster care placement. The RCPC, composed of professionals from social work, psychology, medicine, law, and civil society sectors, conducted multidisciplinary evaluations to ensure that all recommendations remained child-centered, legally compliant, and responsive to individual circumstances.

Through the Regional Matching Conference, RACCO IV-A strengthened collaborative case management and institutional safeguards within the alternative child care system, reinforcing transparent and accountable processes toward securing safe, stable, and nurturing family environments for children.

The 6th RMC reflects RACCO IV-A’s continuing commitment to advancing permanency planning frameworks and upholding every child’s right to family-based care through coordinated, rights-based, and evidence-informed interventions across CALABARZON.

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆? 🎙️💙💛❤️

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛: The National Authority for Child Care at The Bare It All Podcast With Dani Barretto 🌟

Watch our PROUD AMPON podcast for this year's Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week and let the story of Mr. Rico Bonilla inspire us to celebrate the families formed through adoption, foster care, kinship care, and other alternative child care programs.

We'd like to thank Ms. Jenefer Pelobello for sharing her expertise on RA 11222 or the Simulated Birth Rectification Act.

We'd also like to extend our deepest gratitude to Ms. Dani Barretto for supporting our advocacy and helping the NACC make a difference in the life of every Filipino child in need of a permanent and loving family.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
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𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢 𝗜𝗩-𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗸𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

TAGKAWAYAN, Quezon — The Regional Alternative Child Care Office IV-A (RACCO IV-A), in partnership with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) of Tagkawayan, Quezon, conducted an orientation on adoption and alternative child care policies on June 17, 2026, strengthening local child protection mechanisms and stakeholder capacity.

Held as part of the continuing advocacy initiatives under Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week (AACCW) 2026, the activity reinforced local stakeholders’ capacity to translate national child care policies into community-level interventions, equipping frontline child protection actors with updated knowledge on legal adoption pathways, simulated birth rectification processes, and foster care mechanisms.

The orientation brought together members of the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC) and the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC), recognizing their critical role in operationalizing statutory mandates and strengthening grassroots governance structures for the protection of children deprived of parental care.

Prior to the technical sessions, the MSWDO Tagkawayan facilitated a pre-test assessment to establish participants’ baseline understanding of adoption and alternative child care frameworks. This was followed by comprehensive discussions led by RACCO IV-A Social Welfare Officers, who served as resource persons for the learning sessions.

Ms. Kyla Panol facilitated the discussion on the Philippine Foster Care Program, emphasizing the significance of foster families as temporary care providers who ensure children experience stability, protection, and nurturing environments while awaiting reunification, adoption, or other permanent family care arrangements.

Ms. Pauline Lopez presented Republic Act No. 11222 or the Simulated Birth Rectification Act, highlighting the law’s role in addressing documentation concerns, protecting children’s civil identity, and strengthening legal mechanisms that support access to essential social services.

Meanwhile, Mr. Michael Fernanderz discussed Republic Act No. 11642 or the Domestic Administrative Adoption and Alternative Child Care Act, focusing on the strengthened administrative adoption framework, streamlined processes, and institutional safeguards established to ensure that every adoption decision remains anchored on the best interests of the child.

The learning engagement concluded with a post-test assessment facilitated by the MSWDO Tagkawayan to evaluate knowledge acquisition and measure the effectiveness of the capacity-building intervention. The assessment component served as part of continuing efforts to generate evidence-based insights and support data-driven improvements in local child protection programming.

Through this collaborative effort, RACCO IV-A and the Local Government Unit of Tagkawayan continue to strengthen community partnerships, enhance referral systems, and promote responsive adoption and alternative child care services anchored on the best interests of every child.

Today, we honor the men who lead with love, strength, and compassion. Beyond the roles and responsibilities you carry, your guidance, sacrifices, and unwavering support shape the lives of the families you cherish.

Thank you for the patience, kindness, and dedication you continue to give every day. Your love and presence make a lasting impact and inspire the people around you.

Wishing all fathers a meaningful celebration filled with love, appreciation, and precious moments with your loved ones.

Happy Father’s Day!

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

Today, we honor and celebrate the Filipino social workers whose dedication, compassion, and commitment continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

In every child who finds protection, every family who receives support, and every person who is given hope during life’s most difficult moments, there is a social worker who chooses to serve with empathy, integrity, and heart.

To our Filipino social workers, especially our dedicated social workers of RACCO IV-A, thank you for choosing to serve with purpose, compassion, and heart. Your dedication leaves a lasting impact in every life you touch.