Local Councils of Women basis for creation

2. The creation of the Local Councils of Women
(LCW) was moved by the strong belief that
women groups at the local levels should be
organized into one cohesive unit to be strong.
This was initiated by the National Council of
Women of the Philippines (NCWP) during the
incumbency of Chairman Myrna T. Yao as
President.

3. Several steps and undertakings took place
and processes were worked out with the
DILG and with other women leaders which
led to the issuance of DILG MC No. 2002-167
dated October 10, 2002 and later amended by
MC No, 2006-125 dated September 21, 2006.
The MC provided the guidelines on
procedures and structures for the creation
of the Local Councils of Women (LCW).

4. The MC provides that the organization of
LCWs shall be conducted towards women
empowerment, social justice and poverty
alleviation of marginalized women through
democratic participation; autonomy of LGU
and NGO; spirit of inclusivity; political
neutrality and non-partisanship of
government officials/staff/organizations;
transparency and accountability.

5. The Council is a non-government entity
which shall be comprised of women
organizations existing in the locality
and is duly recognized by the local
government unit (LGU).
This represents the women GO-NGO
partnership in the localities. It shall
be organized in every city and
municipality.

6. In organizing an LCW, the local
government unit may appoint a point
person preferably the city or municipal
Social Welfare Development Officer or
NCWP representative, to convene all women
NGOs in the locality to organize the
Local Council of Women following the
guidelines prescribed under MC No. 2006-
125.

7. a) Women organizations that have shown
capability and commitment to implement women’s
agenda at the local level
b) Should have been in continuous operation for
at least one (1) year. At the minimum they should:
 be established organizations with
operational structures and has a membership
of at least twenty (20) members
 have programs and projects geared
towards poverty alleviations, social justice
and women empowerment.

8. The Local Council of Women shall have nine (9)
members of the Board of Trustees: seven (7) from the
NGOs/Pos/Professional Groups; one (1) representative
from the National Council of Women of the
Philippines (NCWP) or its affiliates until such time
that there is an organized NCWP in the locality.
These nine (9) members of the Board shall elect
from among themselves the regular Chairperson,
and other officers such as Vice-Chairperson,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant
Treasurer, Auditor, PRO and such other officers that
may be needed. The LGU representative cannot be
elected as Chairperson. The term of office of the LCW
officers shall be three (3) years (amended from the
previous 2 years).

9. The organized LCW must bear the name “Local
Council of Women of (name of the city or
municipality).
It must apply for accreditation to the
Philippine Federation of Local Councils of
Women, Inc. with a one-time accreditation fee
of P2,000.00, and an annual membership fee
of P1,000.00.

10. When LCWs have been duly organized in the
cities and municipalities in a province, a
Provincial Council of Women (PCW) may be
organized which shall be composed of the
LCW chairpersons.
They shall elect from among themselves a
Chairperson and the other officers as
required. They shall perform the following
functions:

11. 1. Coordinate and consolidate the efforts of
the municipal/city local councils of women
2. Work for the integration of the PFLCW, Inc.
advocacy agenda and other relevant
concerns in the provincial development plans
and programs
3. Conduct meetings as the need arises
4. Coordinate, collaborate, recommend and
provide the necessary support to NCRFW (now
Philippine Commission on Women) and PFLCW,
Inc. in the implementation of its programs

12. 1. Get the official recognition as an organized LCW by
the local government unit by the issuance of an
Executive Order duly establishing the Local Council
of (name of the city of municipality), and
enumerating therein the names of the organizations
comprising it, its objectives, functions and privileges
among others.
2. Secure accreditation for membership to the Local
Special Bodies in order to be considered as member
of the Municipality/City Development Council and
have official representation in municipal programs
and activities as necessary.

13. 3. Get involved in the LGU economic programs with
livelihood assistance
4. Get trainings on capacity building like:
entrepreneurship development, special skills,
product development, product packaging,
leadership, economic-social enhancement activities,
livelihood project demonstrations, and many more
5. Coordinate, collaborate with other NGOs and
learn from their best practices and net works

14. 6. Learn computer operation and avail of the internet
and other cyber facilities and services
7. Participate in city or municipal economic, social
and cultural activities like putting up exhibits in
trade fairs or town festivals, and the like
8. Participate in PPP (Public-Private Partnership)
programs of the government

15. 1. The opportunity of accessing the services of the
Secretariat Office through referral, networking,
marketing assistance, funding assistance and other
services
2. Networking with national and international
organizations focusing on economic empowerment
3. Availing of mentoring services based on mutual
agreement

16. 4. Right to vote during the Annual General Assembly
5. The opportunity to be a candidate to the PFLCW, Inc.
Board of Trustees as NGO Representative
6. The privilege to be given the first priority to be
invited to the trainings, seminars, conferences and
assemblies being organized by the PFLCW, Inc.
secretariat office