2 Nobyembre,2024 Sabado
No to Divorce!!!
Get well soon Nanay Angelita Santiago-Lopez
No to SOGIE bill
PM for any hospital discharge problem
Happy Birthday Rosita Belmonte-Jose more birthdays to come
Happy Birthday Jo Ephraim Lopez more birthdays to come
Deepest sympathy to the family of Jocelyn “Jo” Lising-Abelgas
18,756 kid’s rights violations recorded in 2023
By J.Lo
“Since 2016, these are top violations committed against children,” Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) executive director Angelo Tapales said Over 18,000 reports of child violations have been documented in the country for 2023, majority of cases of rape and acts of lasciviousness.
Based on records of Philippine National Police-Women and Children Protection Center, total of 18,756 reports of child violation were logged for the year 2023. Of this number, 17,304 were “rape and acts of lasciviousness.”
According to him, this month’s 32nd celebration of National Children’s Month (NCM) is focused on advocating end to all forms of violence against children.
He also encouraged public to help cause by reporting child abuse cases and other forms of violations against minors to Makabata helpline 1383.
As attached agency of Department of Social Welfare and Development, CWC performs function of formulating policies and monitoring and evaluating implementation of laws and programs for children below 18 years old.
CWC will launch 4th National Plan of Action for Children, will contain government’s comprehensive policy on advancing children’s rights to survival, development, protection and participation across Philippines.
