The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), the government agency tasked with implementing socialized housing, not only builds roofs for the country’s homeless. We also see to it that all our projects are child-friendly, said Atty. Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling, SHFC president. … Continue reading SHFC: Child-friendly low-cost housing for Pinoys
The Philippine government agency implementing the country’s social housing program assured that children’s rights are amply addressed in its housing projects. The Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC), headed by its President, Atty. Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling, made this assurance on as … Continue reading SHFC JOINS UNICEF IN WORLD CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION
The Office of Davao Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte on Monday kicked off the caravan services for children in Barangay Mapula, Paquibato District aimed at fostering needs of children, especially in rural areas. Vice Mayor Baste, who has been acting mayor … Continue reading VM Baste Duterte kicks off caravan services for children
Out from the clamps of communist idealism, former Salugpongan pupils do not mind attending classes in a makeshift classroom supervised by the Department of Education (DepEd) in a far-away village in Paquibato District. Colonel Nolasco Mempin, the commander of the … Continue reading Classroom starts hosting ex-Salugpongan village learners
Medical attention for all sick children President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go vowed to help all sick children that needs immediate medical attention, especially those whose parents are either soldier or police. Early morning Monday, August 12, Duterte and … Continue reading DUTERTE, GO AGENDA: AILING KIDS TO GET IMMEDIATE HELP
The House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposed bill lowering the minimum “age of social responsibility” from 15 years to 12 years old. House Bill 8858, otherwise known as An Act Expanding the Scope … Continue reading House approves bill lowering age of ‘social responsibility’ to 12
FROM 15 TO 9 The House Committee on Justice approved on Monday a bill lowering the age of criminal liability from 15 to nine years old, which amends Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. … Continue reading House panel OKs bill lowering age of criminal liability
PNP: Perpetrators to face full force of law The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday reiterated that it does not condone acts of violence against women (VAW). “The Philippine National Police abhors any form of violence committed against women. The … Continue reading WOMEN RIGHTS GROUPS: 53 COPS FACING VAW CASES
The Davao City government here will establish an office that will implement programs specific for children and separate from those that are already being implemented by the City Social Service and Development Office (CSSDO). This was bared by Mayor Sara … Continue reading Mayor Sara to create special office for children
CHILD-FRIENDLY The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSSDO) said more children, starting February, would be accommodated at the new Child Minding Center inside the compound of the Davao City Recreation Center (DCRC) or commonly known as Almendras Gym. The … Continue reading DAVAO CITY CHILD MINDING CENTER
By Roger M. Balanza Women Power and the Calvary of Men We celebrate in the month of March two events: Womens’ Month and Holy Week. Women’s Month is, for the women, about the celebration of women rights, but for men, … Continue reading THE DURIAN BEAT: Women Power and the Calvary of Men
