Trafficking Route Exposed: 7 Dinagat Minors Rescued in Davao, Gaps in Child Protection Under Scrutiny
BUTUAN CITY (April 6) — The rescue of seven minors trafficked from Dinagat Islands to Davao City has exposed not just a single criminal...
Fewer Babies, Fragile Future: Philippines’ Record-Low Birth Rate Signals Economic Crossroads
MANILA (April 1) — The Philippines’ record-low fertility rate is no longer just a demographic milestone—it is fast becoming an economic warning sign.
New data...
From policy to people: PCW pushes GAD programs down to barangays
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 31) — Gender equality in the Philippines has no shortage of policies. The problem, officials say, is making them...
Girl Child Week 2026: Rights Campaign Confronts Rising ‘Child Pregnancy’ Crisis
Photo: MAKABATA Helpline 1383
DAVAO CITY (March 26) — As the Philippines marks Girl Child Week 2026, a campaign centered on empowerment is unfolding against...
Women at the margins, power at the center: DSWD pushes deeper inclusion in governance
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (March 25) — The image is familiar but rarely centered in policy conversations: a woman walking hours to reach a...
PH exits United Nations child rights violations list—but risks linger for children in conflict zones
DAVAO CITY (March 25) --- The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines has welcomed the country’s removal from the United Nations list of...
