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Mayor Isko reminds youth: Always be thankful and cherish everything that you have

Published Nov 7, 2025 01:59 pm
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso bonds with the city's youth at Manila Zoo in celebration of National Children's Month on Nov. 6. (Photo from Manila PIO)
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso bonds with the city's youth at Manila Zoo in celebration of National Children's Month on Nov. 6. (Photo from Manila PIO)

Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded the city's youth to remain grateful for the things that they have in life as the city government kicks off its celebration of the 33rd National Children's Month on Thursday, Nov. 7.

Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and other city government officials, brought children living in Manila to the Manila Zoo to bond and spend the day with their families.

"Ang pamahalaang lungsod ng Maynila ay patuloy na magsisikap at magiging kakampi ng ating kabataan. Patuloy tayong gagawa ng mga programa para sa kanilang kapakanan at patuloy na susuporta sa mga proyekto at inisyatibo ng national government at private sector para sa ating mga anak (The Manila city government will continue to strive and be an ally of our youth. We will continue to create programs for their welfare and continue to support projects and initiatives of the national government and the private sector for our children)," Domagoso said.

"Paalala ko sa ating mga anak: always move forward. Acceptance is the key kung gusto mong magbago ang buhay mo. Magpasalamat ka sa Diyos na mayroon ka pang nanay at tatay. Salamat sa Diyos at may paaralan ka, may damit, may masisilungan. There are so many things to be grateful for. Marami pa tayong bagay na dapat ikalugod, ikasaya, at ipagpasalamat—at kailangan lang nating pahalagahan ang mga ito (My reminder to our children: always move forward. Acceptance is the key if you want to change your life. Thank God that you still have a mother and a father. Thank God that you have a school, clothes, and shelter. There are so many things to be grateful for. There are so many things to be grateful for—and we just need to appreciate them)," he added.

The mayor vowed to further strengthen the city's programs and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of its youth and their families.

National Children's Month is a month-long celebration every November to honor children and recognize their rights, rights established by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. 

This annual event, established by Republic Act No. 10661 in 2015, focuses on ensuring children have access to good health, education, and a safe environment. 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the National Youth Commission (NYC), and the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) lead the celebration. 

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