DAVAO CITY — Misamis Occidental Governor Henry Oaminal convened an emergency meeting with provincial disaster management and local government officials on Sunday evening to prepare for the forecasted heavy rainfall that could trigger flash floods across the province. During the meeting, Governor Oaminal announced plans to issue an executive order to formally establish an … [Read more...] about Governor Oaminal places Misamis Occidental on high alert for flash floods
Women and Children
Bangsamoro women commission launches campaign to End Violence Against Women
DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) launched the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on November 25, 2024, at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC) in the Bangsamoro Government Center, emphasizing the vital role of men and community leaders in creating a VAW-free Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). During the event, … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro women commission launches campaign to End Violence Against Women
BARMM prioritizes child welfare with comprehensive 5-year roadmap
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Government has set forth an ambitious plan to enhance the welfare of Bangsamoro children over the next five years, marked by the launch of the Regional Plan of Action for Children (RPAC) on November 4, 2024. Led by the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), the RPAC aims to create an environment that promotes, protects, and fulfills … [Read more...] about BARMM prioritizes child welfare with comprehensive 5-year roadmap
Davao del Norte strengthens efforts to ensure children’s safety and well-being
DAVAO CITY --- The provincial government of Davao del Norte reaffirmed its commitment to the rights and well-being of chThe province also bolstered services for adolescents. The DavNor Teen Tambayan Hub provided health and psychosocial services to 2,571 teens this yearildren, emphasizing their survival, development, protection, and participation during the culmination of the … [Read more...] about Davao del Norte strengthens efforts to ensure children’s safety and well-being
DSWD urges public to avoid giving alms to street children and indigenous groups during holidays
DAVAO CITY -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has renewed its appeal to the public to refrain from giving alms to children in street situations, homeless individuals, and members of Indigenous Peoples' (IP) groups, whose numbers typically increase during the holiday season. In a statement released on Friday, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao emphasized … [Read more...] about DSWD urges public to avoid giving alms to street children and indigenous groups during holidays
