By Mary Joy Cavañas
Mayor Raisa Treñas issued an Executive Order No. 030, reconstituting the Iloilo City Task Force on Children, prioritizing child welfare, particularly the ones living on the streets.
The task force’s reconstitution aims to ensure a stronger, more unified, and action-driven approach in helping street children, protecting them from exploitation, abuse, and other dangerous influences that could affect their physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral state.
Iloilo City Task Force on Street Children will be composed of the following members:
- Honorary Chairperson: Mrs. Rosalie S. Treñas
- Co-Chairpersons: Hon. Atty. Frances Grace Parcon-Torres Ms. Maria Mathilde Treñas
- Secretariat: Teresa L. Gelogo Noriel B. Trabuco Jeorge Jesus Bellosillo
The task force will focus on providing comprehensive support, including access to education, healthcare, and safe environments.
In her statement, Treñas said that no child should ever be left behind, especially those who grow up in the margins of the society.
“Through this EO, we will provide protection to children against exploitation, abuse, and other dangerous influences; we will facilitate access to education, scholarships, vocational training, legal assistance, and livelihood for their families,” Treñas said.
She added that the city will be encouraging community involvement from barangays, schools, churches, police, NGOs, the private sector, and SK (Sangguniang Kabataan).
“EO 030 is more than just a policy, but also a call for compassion, collaboration, and commitment. We firmly believe that children have a place in the city, and not on the streets,” Treñas stressed.
Treñas also emphasized that Iloilo City is a child-friendly city, ensuring that no child is invisible under her leadership.
