When Schools No Longer Feel Safe: A Child Rights Imperative in the Wake of Rising School Violence
DAVAO CITY (June 24) --- The opening of School Year 2026–2027 was supposed to signal new beginnings for millions of Filipino learners. Instead, it...
Climate Crisis Now Threatens Nearly Half of the World’s Children, UNICEF Warns
MANILA (June 22) --- A child misses school because floodwaters have cut off the only road to the village.
Another struggles to sleep through weeks...
Beyond Punishment: Why Children Need Protection, Not Stigma, in the Fight Against Illegal Drugs
DAVAO CITY (June 19) — Children affected by illegal drugs are often viewed through the lens of crime and punishment. Yet child rights advocates...
More Filipino Children Going Hungry: Child Stunting Rises for First Time in a Decade
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (June 19) --- For years, health workers and educators have celebrated gradual progress in reducing child malnutrition in the Philippines....
Davao Finally Approves Bahay Pag-asa for Girls—But Will It Be Enough?
DAVAO CITY (June 18) — After years of operating a rehabilitation facility for boys, Davao City has finally moved to establish a dedicated Bahay...
Big Dreams, Tough Realities: Poor Filipino Children Still Aspire to Professional Careers, Study Finds
MANILA (June 18) — Despite growing up in poverty, many Filipino children continue to dream big.
They want to become teachers, nurses, engineers, doctors, police...
