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House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Sandro Marcos have filed a bill that would impose fines of up to P50 million on social media platforms that fail to comply with mandatory child online safety standards, including age verification, parental controls, and safeguards against harmful content. House Bill No. 9965, or the proposed […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is pushing for stronger safeguards to protect Filipino children from the growing dangers of social media, saying the government must ensure that technology serves the healthy development of young people instead of exposing them to harm. Together with Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, Dy filed House Bill No. 9965, or […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced another batch of children who will be sent to India to undergo life-saving liver transplant procedures under the city government’s medical assistance program. Domagoso said the city has released a total of ₱6,976,208.85 to support the latest set of patients, covering medical and related expenses for four […]
In a significant step towards safeguarding the welfare of children, the Provincial Government of Bulacan through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office has officially institutionalized the Makabata Helpline 1383.Governor Daniel Fernando who represented the PGB and the Council for the Welfare of Children, represented by Executive Director Undersecretary Angelo Tapales, signed a memorandum of […]
Angeles City was recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government with 95% functionality in terms of Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Children, the highest adjectival rating.This is through the efforts of the city government led by Mayor Carmelo ‘Pogi’ Lazatin Jr., in undertaking programs combating violence against women […]
One of the top 10 banks in the country, Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) proudly commemorates 20 years of impactful collaboration with esteemed nonprofit organizations. As it celebrates this milestone, PSBank receives commendation from Resources for the Blind, Inc. (RBI) an institution committed to empowering visually impaired children for seamless integration into society. “Our unwavering dedication […]
The Philippines, through the Department of Health (DOH), received P145.5 million (CAD$3.4 million) from the Government of Canada as part of a strategic partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to integrate COVID-19 vaccination, routine immunization, and proven approaches that make quality primary health care accessible for Filipinos. Heath Secretary Ted Herbosa, Ambassador of […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill 9670, which seeks to institutionalize and enhance the role of parent-teacher and community associations (PTCA) in promoting the welfare and protecting the rights of children. It would amend Presidential Decree No. 603 or the Child and Youth Welfare Code. The measure aims to harness the […]
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman Junie E. Cua vowed to collaborate with more institutions focused on the welfare of vulnerable children in the coming year. “There are many institutions catering to our vulnerable sectors, particularly children, who need support. Makakaasa po ang mga kababayan natin na sa susunod na taon ay tututukan natin ang […]
AnaKalusugan Party-list has challenged newly elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials to help in efforts to immunize children against various diseases. “Ang hamon natin sa ating mga bagong halal na barangay at SK officials ay umaksyon para muli nating mapataas ang bilang ng mga bakunadong bata sa ating mga komunidad,” AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. […]