Senator Risa Hontiveros is pushing the passage of a bill that seeks to provide cash assistance to pregnant workers in the informal sector. In filing Senate Bill No. 2175 or the proposed Maternity Benefit for Women in the Informal Economy Act of 2021, Hontiveros said it is necessary to help pregnant...
The European Union Delegation to the Philippines is preparing a one big summer blowout for Filipino children as it mounts the virtual edition of the annual cultural festival “Lakbayin Natin ang EU” as part of its Viva Europa 2021 celebration. (European Union Delegation to the Philippines)...
The Philippines awaits the necessary application coming from Pfizer before the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) is amended and its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine can be used for those who are in the 12 to 15 age group. Photo by Robyn Beck /AFP/FILE PHOTO/ MANILA BULLETIN Department of...
Senator Leila de Lima on Monday renewed her call for the Senate to look into the status of the implementation of existing laws that aim to protect children from any forms of sexual abuse and violence. De Lima made the call following reports of operatives of the Philippine National Police...
A Malian woman gave birth to nonuplets in Morocco on Tuesday and all nine babies are "doing well", her government said, although Moroccan authorities had yet to confirm what would be an extremely rare case. Mali's government flew 25-year-old Halima Cisse, a woman from the north of the poor West...
The Australian food brand is already available in the Philippines Now more than ever, serving healthy food for the whole family is vital. But due to limited movement brought by the community quarantine, buying healthy and fresh food selections is a challenge every mom is faces. The good thing is,...
Citing its irreversible impact on children, a child rights organization is calling for the prohibition of corporal punishment in the country. (Photo from Pixabay) Corporal or physical punishment, as defined by the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC), is “any punishment in which physical...
The nutrition survey results presented by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) showed that there is one out of four children in Mindanao found to be underweight. (JANSEN ROMERO/FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) DOST, in a statement issued Tuesday,...
UNICEF Philippines Chief Health and Nutrition Dr. Malalay Ahmadzai More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to feel paralyzed by the challenges we are facing in the Philippines. Many are suffering from the effects of the pandemic, especially children. Not being able to go to school,...
The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-FNRI) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Abbott in Singapore to look into a new marker of stunting. DOST-FNRI DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the FNRI forged a partnership...
Children will always find ways to say "thank you" and show their appreciation to their loved ones especially to their parents. One group of siblings, comprised of cute little kid, who appeared to live in a hut in Batangas City, got busy and prepared a surprise for their father who was celebrating...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, March 16 said she will investigate the supposed involvement of Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials in the outbound trafficking of Filipino women. Sen. Risa Hontiveros (Senate of the Philippines / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Hontiveros made the commitment after...
