“(k) To submit an annual report to the President on the implementation of this Act; and “(l) To perform such other functions as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Act.” “SEC. 9-A. Duties and Functions of the RJJWC. – The RJJWC shall have the following duties and functions: “(a) To oversee and ensure the effective implementation of this Act at the regional level and at the level of the LGUs; “(b) To assist the concerned agencies in the implementation and in compliance with the JJWC’s adopted policies/regulations or provide substantial inputs to the JJWC in the formulation of new ones in line with the provisions of this Act; “(c) To assist in the development of the comprehensive 3 to 5-year local juvenile intervention program, with the participation of concerned LGUs, NGOs and youth organizations within the region and monitor its implementation; “(d) To coordinate the implementation of the juvenile intervention programs and activities by national government agencies and other activities within the region; “(e) To oversee the programs and operation of the intensive juvenile intervention and support center established within the region; “(f) To collect relevant regional information and conduct continuing research and support evaluations and studies on all matters relating to juvenile justice and welfare within the region, such as, but not limited to: “(1) Performance and results achieved by juvenile intervention programs and by activities of the LGUs and other government agencies within the region; “(2) The periodic trends, problems and causes of juvenile delinquency and crimes from the LGU level to the regional level; and “(3) The particular needs of children in conflict with the law in custody within their regional jurisdiction. “The data gathered shall be forwarded by the RJJWC to the JJWC on an annual basis and as may be deemed necessary by the JJWC. “(g) Through duly designated persons and with the assistance of the agencies provided in the preceding section, to conduct regular inspections in detention and rehabilitation facilities within the region and to undertake spot inspections on their own initiative in order to check compliance with the standards provided herein and to make the necessary reports and recommendations to appropriate agencies and to the JJWC;