The Department of Education (DepEd) earned praise from civil society groups for establishing a Child Protection Unit as the country faces the challenges brought by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Social Watch Philippines (SWP), a hundred-strong network of civil society groups...
Children aged five and above remain prohibited from going outdoors in Navotas City despite clearance from the national government. This came after the local government reimposed its 24-hour curfew on minors following the July 17 COVIDKAYA report, stating that the city reported a 105-percent...
KIDS swim at the famous beach front in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination reopened to local tourists last October. (Tara Yap) The Department of Health (DOH) said a review should be conducted with regards to the government's policy on allowing children outdoors in...
We know that there will always be toys for the big boys, but what if they might have gone a bit too far? Last June 25, gun manufacturer based in Utah, USA, Culper Precision, launched their Block 19 prototype that brings back childhood memories. "Yes, you can actually build Legos onto it," the post...
Metro Manila mayors will soon release a list of places in their respective jurisdictions that may be visited by children as young as five years old, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said Thursday, July 15. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (File photo/ Screengrab...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday admitted that the increasing number of minors committing suicide prompted the city government to identify certain areas in the city where youngsters can go to after months of being cooped up in their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Citing a report from...
Personnel of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Auxiliary District Northeastern Mindanao have conducted a feeding program for the children of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. Personnel of Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Auxiliary District Northeastern Mindanao have conducted a feeding program for the children of...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, July 12, bared that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections are high among children below two years old. (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / FILE PHOTO) Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire explained that children with ages zero to 19 years old are...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has told the public to avoid complacency when it comes to following health and safety protocols even as the government's pandemic task force further eased restrictions on children and fully vaccinated adults. Kids are seen here swimming in the famous beach front of...
Although children aged as young as five years old have been allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to go outdoors, they will still not be allowed inside shopping malls and other enclosed spaces. MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos (File photo/ Screengrab from Facebook live) Metropolitan Manila...
Malacañang explained that children aged five and up were finally allowed to go outdoors to promote their mental health and overall wellbeing. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after the Inter-agency Task...
Children listen to their online class. The Philippines has been implementing blended learning program as schools remain closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (MANNY LLANES/MANILA BULLETIN/ FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) reminded parents that they still need to supervise their children to...
