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350 services from the Citizen’s Charters of 5 of the region’s 113 local governments: who each is for, what to bring, the fee and how long it takes.
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11 programs and services in Legal help & protection
| Program or service | Type | Local government | Fee | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provision of Legal Technical AssistanceMayors, barangay officials and provincial officials get legal opinions on contracts, ordinances and agreements.Service · Maguindanao del Sur None 1 Days, 1 Hour and 20 Minutes | Service | Maguindanao del Sur | None | 1 Days, 1 Hour and 20 Minutes | |
| Legal Advise and Other Legal ServicesWalk in and get free legal advice from the Provincial Legal Officer.Service · Maguindanao del Sur None 2 Hours and 10 Minutes | Service | Maguindanao del Sur | None | 2 Hours and 10 Minutes | |
| Administering Oath and Preparation of AffidavitsHave an affidavit or other legal document prepared and sworn for free.Service · Maguindanao del Sur None 1 Hour, 16 Minutes and 30 seconds | Service | Maguindanao del Sur | None | 1 Hour, 16 Minutes and 30 seconds | |
| Child Welfare Program - Protective Services (Custodial Issue Mediation/Settlement Process)Help settling a child custody dispute through a case conference with your barangay.Service · Cotabato City None 1 day and 1 hour | Service | Cotabato City | None | 1 day and 1 hour | |
| Child Welfare Program - Protective Services (Children-At-Risk – CNSP)Protection, medico-legal help, counselling and case filing for children who suffered abuse.Service · Cotabato City None 5 days and 5 hours | Service | Cotabato City | None | 5 days and 5 hours | |
| Child Welfare Program - Protective Services (Children-At-Risk – Violators)Temporary shelter, values formation and case conferences for children who break ordinances or commit light offences.Service · Cotabato City None 1 day & 4 hours & 30 minutes | Service | Cotabato City | None | 1 day & 4 hours & 30 minutes | |
| Child Welfare Program - Protective Services (Children In-Conflict with the Law (CICL)/Children Deprived of Liberty)Social worker help, release requests and diversion programs for children accused of a crime.Service · Cotabato City None 22 days & 3 hours & 30 minute | Service | Cotabato City | None | 22 days & 3 hours & 30 minute | |
| Financial Assistance for VAWC ClientsCounselling, help filing a case and cash aid for women and children who suffered violence.Service · Cotabato City None 7 hours and 30 minutes | Service | Cotabato City | None | 7 hours and 30 minutes | |
| Temporary Protective CustodySafe temporary shelter, counselling and legal help for at-risk children and women in crisis.Service · Cotabato City None 1 day, 2 hours & 35 minutes | Service | Cotabato City | None | 1 day, 2 hours & 35 minutes | |
| Notarization of Affidavits and Other Legal DocumentsHave affidavits, deeds and other legal documents notarized at low cost, especially for poor residents.Service · Cotabato City Php 50.00–500.00 for most documents; deeds and contracts 1% or Php 1,000.00, whichever is higher | Service | Cotabato City | Php 50.00–500.00 for most documents; deeds and contracts 1% or Php 1,000.00, whichever is higher | — | |
| Legal Assistance (Particularly on Human Rights Victims)Get free legal advice and counseling from the City Legal Officer, especially if your rights were violated.Service · Cotabato City | Service | Cotabato City | — | — |
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