The House Committee on Appropriations approved on Monday, Jan. 24, the budgetary provision of a bill that will further protect children below 18 years old from all forms of sexual abuse or exploitation by prohibting more acts, including "grooming" them as well as making them as objects of sexual...
Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) There should be sufficient data first before the government will allow the administration of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for children, the Department of Health...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade reiterated that passengers going home to their provinces are not covered by the "No Vaccination, No Ride" policy as "returning home" is considered essential travel. (FILE PHOTO / PHILIPPINE PORTS AUTHORITY) This, after Tugade received...
As it continuously strengthen the overall functions of its field offices, the Department of Education (DepEd) has shared innovative milestones in its literacy, sports, children and employee welfare programs. Education Undersecretary Revsee Escobedo (Photo from DepEd) “Our offices managed to...
As a parent, it's one of the hardest things to do Over the past few months, Dimples Romana has been sharing in her Instagram account through her posts and stories that they have been preparing for their eldest and unica hija on living an independent life. Dimples and her husband, like any parent,...
In line with its commitment to promote and protect children's rights, the Department of Education (DepEd) is determined to strengthen the implementation of rights-based education (RBE) for this year. (FILE PHOTO / DepEd / FB) DepEd, through its Legal Affairs strand, highlighted the different...
President Duterte has signed into the law the proposed measure granting survivorship benefits to the surviving legitimate spouse and dependent children of a deceased retired member of the National Prosecution Service or NPS. Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go (left) and President Rodrigo...
The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) has commended President Duterte for signing into law of a landmark measure that seeks to ban child marriage in the Philippines. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) POPCOM, which has long advocated for the strong protection of Filipino children being...
Another shop that families and kids of all ages (even young at heart) frequent is closing their doors, sad to say. “It has become unfeasible for us to keep the business running in these difficult times,” the company posted on their Facebook page. Hobbes & Landes goes on clearance sale And...
The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed support for the vaccination of younger children against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) Education Secretary Leonor Briones, in a phone interview, said that vaccination especially among younger children will help in...
TURNOVER OF DONATION –Wong Chu King Foundation, Inc.’s celebration of Christmas started with a donation of food and essential goods to Philippine Children’s Mission in Barangay Pulong Gubat, Balagtas, Bulacan and to Naic Elementary School students and teaching personnel. In celebration of...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called on the government to uphold the safety and welfare of children in areas hit by Typhoon Odette. In particular, Gatchalian took to task the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Social Welfare and Development...
