Shall known as “Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006”
Recognizes the vital role of children and youth in nation building and promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being
Protect the best interest of the child through measures that will ensure the observance of international standards of child protection
Recognizes the right of children to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special protection
Recognizes the right of every child alleged as, accused of, adjudged, or recognized as having infringed the penal law to be treated
Take into consideration the cultural and religious perspectives of the Filipino people, particularly the indigenous peoples and the Muslims
Apply the principles of restorative justice in all its laws, policies and programs applicable to children in conflict with the law