The number of working Filipino children, including child laborers, ages five to 17, inched up by 0.8 percent to about 868,540 in 2025, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) revealed. Economists attributed the increase mainly to persistent poverty, higher living costs, and the lingering economic...
Roblox is launching Family Zone, a game built alongside with developer MindTrust to teach parents and caregivers about the platform. Family Zone fosters co-play between children and their parents and facilitates conversations about digital safety in an entertaining way. It’s designed to bridge...
The Las Piñas City Council has unanimously expressed support for the proposed Las Piñas City Safe Schools and Child Protection Ordinance of 2026, a measure aimed at strengthening student safety, child protection, mental health services, and violence prevention in all public and private schools in...
A 10-year-old boy died after being run over by a sports utility vehicle (SUV) while playing along Alanganahaw Street in Barangay Balingasa, Quezon City, on Friday night, July 3. The child was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. The 55 year old driver was taken into police...
A little boy reaches for a doll instead of a toy truck. A young girl asks to join a basketball team instead of ballet lessons. A child insists that pink is their favorite color. For some parents, these simple preferences can raise questions. Does a love for dolls, dresses, or the color pink say...
It 's my second time partying at Problem Child, and despite its naughty name, I always end up having—just a little bit—too much fun. Maybe it 's the room. Maybe it 's the crowd. Maybe it 's the cocktails. Whatever it is, every visit somehow stretches into the early hours,...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be assisting in the conduct of cyber patrol intended to monitor video games and online applications that may expose minors to violent behavior and safety risks. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said they will be working with the Cybercrime...
NEW YORK (AP) — Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her third child. On Friday, the Oscar-winning actor posted an Instagram video in which she grins as she reveals a baby bump and hurries off camera. The 43-year-old Hathaway captioned the video “Baby, I’m yours” and for the soundtrack used the...
A 26-year-old man wanted for multiple counts of child abuse involving his 15-year-old niece was arrested in Bauang, La Union on Tuesday, June 16. The suspect faces five counts of violating Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act,...
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Three foreign nationals were arrested in Angeles City, Pampanga after authorities uncovered an unauthorized online gaming operation involving two minors. Police said the operation was conducted early Tuesday following a request for assistance from the mothers of two...
BACOLOD CITY – An eight-year-old boy missing for more than three weeks was found dead on a riverbank between Barangays Damutan and Bacuyangan in Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental on Thursday, June 11, three days after his eighth birth anniversary. According to Police Major Eric Doronilla, Hinoba-an...
Television host and actor Robi Domingo has officially announced the arrival of his and wife Maiqui Pineda’s first child. On Monday, Domingo shared the happy news with fans through an Instagram post, introducing the newest addition to their growing family. The Kapamilya personality posted a...
