Almost all children in the Philippines will experience around five annual heatwaves by 2050, increasing the possibility of heatstroke, dehydration, and preterm births, a study showed. In a joint study conducted by UNICEF Philippines and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),...
Vice President Sara Duterte has called on parents, communities, and local governments to intensify efforts against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, emphasizing that every Filipino child deserves to grow up “safe, dignified, and full of dreams.” In her message for National...
DAVAO CITY – Twenty-five children of the Field of Dreams Children’s Charity Foundation will benefit from Dusit Thani Residence Davao’s annual Christmas initiative launched during their Christmas tree-lighting ceremony on Thursday night, Nov. 6. The hotel group introduced the foundation as the...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso reminded the city 's youth to remain grateful for the things that they have in life as the city government kicks off its celebration of the 33rd National Children 's Month on Thursday, Nov. 7. Domagoso, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has partnered with Save the Children Philippines to help teachers address bullying by understanding and supporting the mental health of learners — not just punishing those who misbehave. In a statement, Save the Children said the partnership was formalized...
Christmas is the season of giving, a time to share hope and kindness with the community. This spirit shone brightly at the “Pearl of the Holiday Season” Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, a tribute to Cebu’s strength and resilience, like a pearl that becomes more radiant through every...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday, August 23, raised concerns over the alarming rise in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases in the country. Based on the latest data, the DOH reported that 37,368 infections have been recorded as of August 9 this year — more than seven times higher...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged immediate action to address the country’s worsening child nutrition and education crisis—a call strongly welcomed by the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2), which vowed to accelerate key reforms to safeguard...
Two children, a four-year-old kindergarten student and a three-year-old daycare student, drowned after falling into a lake near Pritil Wharf in Barangay Bombong, Binangonan, Rizal on Monday, Aug. 4. Based on the police investigation, the victims, identified as Matthew Villariña and Joseph Julian...
Every child’s story deserves to be told with care, without compromising their safety. This is the primary objective behind the revised Guide for Media Practitioners on the Reporting and Coverage of Children from the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), an agency under the Department of...
Economic vulnerability, particularly poverty, remains the primary cause why many Filipino children become victims of sexual abuse and exploitation, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said. In its human rights situation report, the CHR highlighted the alarming rise in online sexual abuse and...
With more than 26 million students now on school break, a child expert is raising concerns over the dangers of extreme heat—especially for children who spend long hours outdoors or in homes without proper cooling. Children playing outside (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) “Children,...
