DAVAO CITY (November 6) — Close to 400 children affected by last month’s earthquakes in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental are receiving psychosocial support through child-friendly spaces set up by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)–Davao Region. According to social welfare officer Rachel Guerrero, the initiative has so far assisted 388 children — 157 … [Read more...] about Safe spaces help nearly 400 quake-hit kids recover in Davao Region
BARMM launches guidebook to protect children caught in conflict
COTABATO CITY (November 5) — A new guidebook is set to strengthen the protection of children caught in armed conflict across the Bangsamoro region. The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) officially launched the BARMM Protocol on Handling Children in Situations of Armed Conflict (CSAC) on Monday, aiming to ensure that children are treated as victims, not … [Read more...] about BARMM launches guidebook to protect children caught in conflict
Typhoon Tino displaces 80,000 in Caraga; families seek safety as rains continue
BUTUAN CITY (November 5) – Families across the Caraga Region are spending another night in evacuation centers as Typhoon Tino continues to batter northeastern Mindanao with heavy rains and gusty winds. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) reported Tuesday (Nov. 4) that the typhoon has affected 43,662 families, or nearly 160,000 individuals, in … [Read more...] about Typhoon Tino displaces 80,000 in Caraga; families seek safety as rains continue
Gov’t tightens online tobacco sales rules to protect minors
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (November 4) — The Department of Finance (DOF) is backing stronger safeguards to protect minors from buying or accessing tobacco products online through new rules that require stricter age verification for digital sellers. Under Inter-Agency Committee on Tobacco (IAC-Tobacco) Resolution No. 01, Series of 2025, all e-marketplaces, digital platforms, and … [Read more...] about Gov’t tightens online tobacco sales rules to protect minors
Globe empowers Mindanao youth, protects coasts through digital and green initiatives
ZAMBOANGA CITY (November 4) — From classrooms to coastlines, Globe is helping communities across Western Mindanao thrive through programs that build digital skills, empower youth, and protect the environment. In partnership with Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), Globe launched the Digital Horizons for Out-of-School Youth (OSY) program, designed to equip young … [Read more...] about Globe empowers Mindanao youth, protects coasts through digital and green initiatives
