UNITED NATIONS, United States -- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Wednesday launched an appeal for 113.7 million U.S. dollars to scale up life-saving reproductive health and protection services for women and girls in the Horn of Africa. An unprecedented drought in the region has left more...
Recognizing the impact of bullying on students’ lives, the Department of Education (DepED) strengthens further its campaign on bullying reduction in schools by urging stakeholders to “get involved.” MB Visual Content Group “Every contribution, whether it's taking part in a school or...
A public school teacher from the Department of Education (DepED) Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) was recognized for his unwavering commitment to serving his students and community and teaching children to pursue their dreams. (Photo courtesy of DepED) Junmerth T. Jorta, a Teacher I and...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- New Zealand police on Thursday confirmed that human remains found in two suitcases bought at an Auckland auction were of two primary school-aged children, with officers vowing to find those responsible. Detective Inspector Tofilau Faamanuia Vaaelua said the bodies were...
REFLECTIONS TODAY After his defense of marriage, Jesus places his concern on the children; he lays his hands on them and prays for them. The children contrast especially with adults who are “hard of heart”: they are open to be taught and to be guided. Thus, they symbolize those who belong to...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The UN rights chief voiced alarm Thursday at the number of Palestinian children killed and wounded this month and demanded those responsible be brought to account. Mourners carry the body of Palestinian child Lian al-Shaer, after she succumbed to her injuries sustained in...
“As a mother and as a legislator, my commitment is to ensure online safety for all our children.” Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez (FILE PHOTO) Thus, said Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez said, as she called for the urgent implementation of the recently-lapsed-into-law Anti-Online...
The Las Piñas City government has created a local committee on anti-trafficking and violence against women and children (VAWC). The local committee conducted a seminar which was attended by department heads and partners from the national government and discussed the importance of having a local...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lanka issued an urgent appeal on Monday to tackle rapidly spreading malnutrition among children as its economic crisis leaves nine out of 10 people dependent on state handouts. The Ministry for Women and Child Affairs said they were seeking private donations to feed...
Facebook's Meta and Philippine law enforcers on Wednesday, July 27, agreed to fight against online abuse and exploitation of children by immediately taking down exploitative online content. This came after Meta, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) met...
Artworks of 90 children with disabilities were showcased in an arts exhibit in Quezon City on Monday, July 18. The “Arts and Disability 20/20: Artful Connections in the Time of Pandemic” special exhibit held at the Farmers Plaza in Araneta City, Cubao presented the combined masterpieces of 64...
Rising food prices due to the rapid inflation may cause more families to experience hunger, an official of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said. “Talagang problema iyan ng mga pamilya ngayon…Kung patuloy na nagiging mahal ang mga pagkain, ang bilihin–patuloy na dadami ang mga pamilyang...
