Article 131. Religious Training. - The licensee shall provide opportunities for religious training
to children under its custody, taking into consideration the religious affiliation or express
wishes of the child or his parents. For such purpose, it shall have a defined policy regarding its
religious activities for the information of those wishing to place children in its care.
Article 132. Annual Report. - Every child welfare agency or institution shall submit to the
Department of Social Welfare an annual report setting forth a brief summary of its operations
during the preceding year, including the funds received during said period, the sources thereof,
the purposes for which they were spent and the cash position of the agency or institution as of
the date of the report, number of children admitted, and such other information as may be
required by the Department of Social Welfare.
CHAPTER II
Collaboration Between the Home and the State
Article 133. Healthy Growth of Children. - Pursuant to its obligation to assist the parents in the proper
upbringing of the child, the State shall, whenever possible, in collaboration and cooperation with local
government establish:
1. Puericulture and similar centers;
2. Juvenile courts;
3. Child welfare agencies;
4. Orphanages and other similar institutions; and
5. Children's recreation centers.
Article 134. Puericulture or Health Centers. - Puericulture or health centers shall be established in
every barangay to perform, among other things, the following functions:
1. Disseminate information concerning the health of children and expectant or nursing
mothers;
2. Provide consultation service and treatment, whenever necessary, for the children and
the expectant or nursing mothers;
3. Provide guidance and special treatment to children with physical handicaps; and
4. Advise child welfare institutions on matters relating to nutrition and hygiene.
Article 135. Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts. - Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts shall,
as far as practicable, be established in every province or city to hear and decide cases involving
juvenile and domestic problems.
Article 136. Regional Child Welfare Agencies. - The State shall, whenever practicable, establish
regional child welfare agencies, orphanages and other similar institutions to provide care for the
children mentioned in Title VIII of this Code.
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