The Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE), through its Regional Child Protection Policy Committee, Legal and Legislative Liaison Division, and Basic Education Sector, continued the conduct of the cascading and formulation of the School Child Protection Policy (SCPP) for Maguindanao II Schools Division last February 1-4, 2022 in Davao City.

It can be recalled that the MBHTE has begun the cascading activity last July 2022 and aims to conduct it in the 11 schools divisions.

Said policy is based on Child Rights Conventions, Philippines and Bangsamoro Government Legislations, and Internationally recognized good practices.

Bangsamoro policies and programs shall take into utmost consideration the best interest of children, youth, and adolescents, and promote their rights such as, but not limited to, their right to survival, development, protection, and participation.

Two of the purposes of this policy are to understand child protection issues and concerns and their importance and to ensure that a safe environment for children is created through preventive measures.

Tentatively, the next cascading is also set this February 2023 for Maguindanao I Division.