The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Tuesday, January 23 issued a subpoena against self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” Apollo Quiboloy after the latter skipped the panel’s investigation into the alleged crimes committed by his church, The Kingdom...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Friday, January 5 urged the Department of Health (DOH) to pursue the establisment of halfway houses nearby key medical centers in the country, noting there is sufficient budget for this under this year’s budget. Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on...
President Marcos is pushing for more positive and nurturing programs for children as he encouraged Anak TV to continue advocating for wise media consumption and encouraging its consumers to produce relevant content. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (file photo) Marcos said this in...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte will lead the culminating program for this year’s celebration of National Children’s Month (NCM). DepEd / MB Visual Content Group The Department of Education (DepEd), in a Facebook post on Saturday, Nov. 25, made this announcement as part of...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in a statement on Saturday, Nov. 25, stressed the importance of continuously advocating for the rights and welfare of Children in Conflict with the Law (CICLs). DSWD / Manila Bulletin The DSWD, through its attached agency, the Juvenile...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte officially launched a children’s book, “Isang Kaibigan (A Friend),” which she wrote, based on her personal experience about being a “true friend.” Vice President Sara Duterte reads her "Isang Kaibigan" book to Grade 3 and 4 students of...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, November 7 lifted the contempt order against the four leaders of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) or the so-called Socorro "cult" namely Jey Rence Quilario also known as "Senyor Agila", Janeth Ajoc, Mamerto Galanida, and Karren Sanico. The Senate security group...
DepEd file photo The Department of Education (DepEd) is participating in this year’s celebration of National Children’s Month (NCM) through various related activities. DepEd, in a Facebook post on Monday, Nov. 6, said that it is "one with the nation" in celebrating the 31st NCM this year...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) urged all sectors to work together in order to enhance children’s health and nutrition as the country celebrates the 31st National Children’s Month (NCM) this November. Secretary Rex Gatchalian called for collaboration among stakeholders...
(Manila Bulletin) The Council for the Welfare for Children (CWC), an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is calling for a “one-society” approach to safeguard children’s safety, health, and nutrition as it celebrates the 31st National Children’s Month...
As the world celebrates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on Friday, Oct. 13, the Department of Education (DepEd) and its partners celebrated the success of a project that strengthens the resilience of the Philippine school system to all hazards including the impact of the climate...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has started its own probe into the death of a Grade 5 student, who was reportedly slapped by his teacher in Antipolo City, and the killing of a three-year-old girl, who was also allegedly abused sexually in Sultan Kudarat. "The Commission deplores all acts which...
