Hundreds of millions of children in cities across the world are growing up in poverty and enduring deprivation, according to a report unveiled today by the United Nations, spotlighting social exclusion and calling for measures to give the youngsters access to basic services and opportunities for a better future. Read the rest of this entry »
Millions of children in cities face poverty and exclusion – UN report
February 28, 2012
DSWD, anti-child abuse groups launch online information campaign
November 27, 2011
MANILA, Philippines – A coalition of anti-child abuse groups and the Department of Social Welfare and Development launched yesterday an information campaign via social media sites in a bid to bring the battle against all forms of child abuse to cyberspace. Read the rest of this entry »
UN: Safeguard children’s rights worldwide
November 19, 2011
MANILA, Philippines – The United Nations said increasing economic and social disparities pose a threat to children’s rights and much needs to be done to safeguard millions of young people around the world. Read the rest of this entry »
80% of LGUs set up local councils to protect children
September 25, 2011
More than 80 percent of the local government units (LGUs) in the country have set up their local councils for the protection of children (LCPC) that promotes children’s rights and implements child-centered programs at the local level, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Read the rest of this entry »
DepEd to get tougher on violence against children in schools
September 20, 2011
No to Violence – Department of Education is now getting serious at eliminating violence in schools, which include corporal punishment and bullying.
MANILA, Philippines — he Department of Education will soon come out with a more comprehensive child protection policy to shield the child against abuse, exploitation and discrimination including bullying and other forms of violence against children in school. Read the rest of this entry »
World’s annual child mortality rate falling – UN report
September 15, 2011
CHICAGO – The annual number of children who die before they reach age five is shrinking, falling to 7.6 million global deaths in 2010 from more than 12 million in 1990, UNICEF and the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »
Child pornography remains prevalent in the Philippines
September 12, 2011
SOME three years after the passaage of Republic Act 9775, or the Anti-Child Pornography Law, organizations devoted to curbing and raising awareness about child pornography remain convinced that such form of sexual exploitation of children remains prevalent in the country. Read the rest of this entry »
P-Noy issues EO reorganizing Committee for the Special Protection of Children
August 22, 2011
MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino has issued an executive order strengthening the legal protection provided by the government to victims of abuse through the Committee for the Special Protection of Children (CSPC). Read the rest of this entry »
Legal aid for child victims strengthened
August 18, 2011
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd has ordered stronger protection of children from abuse and violation of their rights.
According to Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr., President Aquino signed on August 11 Executive Order (EO) 53, which seeks to boost the country’s child-welfare program and improve the government’s legal support for victims of child abuse. Read the rest of this entry »
House okays bill vs child punishment
August 6, 2011
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill prohibiting parents, guardians, teachers and elders from subjecting a child to physical punishment and psychological threats. Read the rest of this entry »
