I am very proud to share with everyone that our city has officially received a PERFECT 100% score and the highest “IDEAL” rating in the 2026 Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) Functionality Audit conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 1.
This means so much to all of us because it shows that the care, protection, and support we continue to give our children are truly being felt in our communities, schools, barangays, and homes.
Our LCPC’s recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and genuine concern of the people and departments who continue working every day to keep our children safe, protected, heard, and cared for.
One of our strongest initiatives is SAFEnet or Secure and Abuse Free Environment, which continues to strengthen our campaign against bullying, abuse, violence, and mental health related concerns involving children and families. Together with our schools, barangays, parents, youth organizations, health workers, law enforcement agencies, and partner institutions, we continue building safer and more supportive communities for every young Dagupeño.
Our investments in education through “Unaen Su Edukasyon,” expanded health and nutrition programs, youth leadership initiatives, and community based protection programs also played an important role in achieving this recognition.
My heartfelt gratitude to our Vice Mayor Bryan Kua and the New Majority Councilors, City Legal Officer Atty. Aurora Valle, City Social Welfare and Development Office, City Health Office, Teen Center, PNP Dagupan Police Office, DepEd, barangays, SAFEnet partners, youth organizations, partner agencies, volunteers, every department, and every unsung hero who helped make this possible.
This recognition belongs to every Dagupeño who continues to stand with us in protecting the lives, welfare, and future of our children.
We will continue protecting, supporting, and standing up for every young Dagupeño.
-Mayor Belen T. Fernandez
