ZAMBOANGA CITY – Some 685 children staying in a former Abu Sayyaf Group stronghold were given toys and school supplies during a gift-giving activity by a non-government organization (NGO) in Patikul, Sulu province on Sunday, Nov. 20. SOLDIERS help the children of Mount Sinumaan in Talipao, Sulu...
November is for the future generation, as we celebrate National Children’s Month (NCM) through various activities that highlight the importance of children’s health, well-being and their rights. The attention to the many programs highlighting the welfare of the future generation through NCM is...
The first Mayor Eric L. Olivarez Golf Cup has raised P3 million for the kids at the Parañaque City Therapy Center for Children with Special Needs. The charity event was held at the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club on Friday, Nov. 18. Olivarez said the annual charity last held in 2019 before the...
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...
