The Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the rights and welfare of Filipino children as the world commemorates World Children's Day on November 20. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE-- Street children are seen playing along Lacson Ave. Sampaloc, Manila on Aug. 30, 2021. (File Photo/Manny...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid A growing menace in our midst which had worsened with the onset of COVID-19 is sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Several initiatives include the “Save the Children Philippines” which focuses on drawing awareness on the online sexual abuse and...
The search queries in the Philippines related to violence against women and children (VAWC) and sexual, physical, psychological violence rose by 63 percent during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to GABRIELA. (UNSPLASH) "Violence against Filipino women is now at an all-time...
EDITORS DESK Our six-year-old daughter asked us recently, “Mom, can I go outside already?” Over family dinner, one of the conversations my husband and I had was about the news that children are allowed to go outside already. The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of...
Bringing children, especially unvaccinated ones, to enclosed spaces such as malls must be limited as the threat of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) still lingers. Kids are seen enjoying their moment inside a mall in Davao City. (Keith Bacongco / File photo / Manila Bulletin) Independent research...
Restrictions in public transport have further eased as the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) allowed the vulnerable population, including children and the elderly, to ride public utility vehicles (PUVs). (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) In its Memorandum Circular No....
(FILES) In this file photo taken on August 7, 2021 a syringe is filled with a first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at a mobile vaccination clinic during a back to school event offering school supplies, Covid-19 vaccinations, face masks, and other resources for children and their families at...
Following the recommendation of health experts, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, Nov. 9, said that students who will participate in the pilot face-to-face classes will not be subjected to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN In a virtual press briefing on...
Congratulations to the winners! Children are considered one of the most vulnerable, especially for the past months with the ongoing pandemic. But where there's a will, there's a way. And Global Art Philippines , despite the challenges of not having face-to-face lessons, pushed through with their...
An intervention study conducted by the Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) under the Forging Public-Industry Society Alliance: PISO for Healthier Schoolchildren project showed that school lunch feeding and nutrition education intervention package...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has called on the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to "give attention" to so-called street urchins, saying they could become spreaders of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). THEY'RE EVERYWHERE--Street children are seen playing along Lacson...
The Las Pinas City government conducted a feeding program in Barangay CAA to about 700 children who received hot meals, bread, and face masks on Nov 5. Mayor Imelda Aguilar said “Kusina ng Las Pinas, Kalinga sa bawat Las Pineros” was launched to reach out to the children in the city's barangays...
