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
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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
Marcos approves laws to establish and upgrade hospitals nationwide
DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law four new measures aimed at establishing and upgrading hospitals across the Philippines, improving healthcare access and capacity in key regions. The Official Gazette published copies of these newly signed laws, which were also shared on social media on Wednesday. The laws were signed on November 8. Among … [Read more...] about Marcos approves laws to establish and upgrade hospitals nationwide
Philippines Adopts Whole-of-Nation Strategy to Combat Child Abuse and Violence
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has pledged a whole-of-nation approach to combat child abuse and violence as part of its commitment at the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogotá, Colombia. Representing the Philippine delegation, DSWD Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Elaine … [Read more...] about Philippines Adopts Whole-of-Nation Strategy to Combat Child Abuse and Violence
