Child-friendly precincts, barangays recognized, get cash in Makati

Ten barangays and three police community precincts in Makati City received cash prizes in the 2022 Search for the Most Child-Friendly Barangay and PCPs, Mayor Abby Binay said Thursday.

"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,” Binay said in a press statement.

According to the mayor, the winning barangays and police substations all received cash prizes and seals based on their corresponding ratings. Barangays that were given a rating of five stars each won P500,000. Those who got four-star ratings were awarded P250,000 while barangays that garnered three stars each got P100,000.

Barangays San Isidro and Bel-air were both rated five stars while Barangays Southside, East Rembo and Pio del Pilar gained four stars and Barangays Poblacion, San Lorenzo, Pembo, West Rembo, and Guadalupe Viejo had  three stars.

Meanwhile, the police substation of Guadalupe was given five stars and received a cash prize worth P350,000. The PCP of Palanan was given a four-star rating and a P200,000 cash prize while the PCP of Bangkal was awarded three stars and a P150,000 cash prize.

The winners were feted on Tuesday in an awarding ceremony at City Hall attended by key city officials, including Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, First District Representative Kid Peña, Second District Representative Luis Campos, city councilors, barangay captains, and PCP commanders.

All 33 barangays are automatically considered participants in the annual competition and are grouped into five categories based on their similarities, such as income, population, and presence/absence of elementary and high schools, the mayor said.

Barangays are evaluated in key areas based on the children's survival, development, protection, and participation, she added.

Likewise, the city’s ten PCPs are automatically included as participants in the Search for the Most Child-Friendly Barangay and PCPs and are evaluated based on physical facilities, training of personnel, information and advocacy, the effectiveness of child protection services, and effectiveness of child protection awareness.

The cash award given shall be exclusively used for programs and projects intended for children. -- BAP, GMA Integrated News