IN celebration of the 18-day campaign to end Violence Against Women, the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (Pogs) committee on gender-based violence, together with Region 7 and Cebu Pogs, will be having a webinar on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) on Nov. 25, 2021 at 8 a.m. to 12nn. Topics to be discussed: “The […]
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DSWD to add over 41K more 4Ps beneficiaries
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 7 is targeting to add a total of 41,091 new beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Central Visayas. “We encourage the public to validate the master list to ensure that only eligible households become part of the program. The validation process can be done […]
Philippines’ living conditions for women and children worsen
Dondon agrees to calls for banning kids under 12 from entering malls
ACTING Cebu City Mayor Donaldo “Dondon” Hontiveros has supported the calls to ban children under 12 years old from going inside malls. Hontiveros agreed with Dr. Alfredo Bongo Jr., president of the Philippine Pediatric Society Inc. (PPSI) in Central Visayas. Bongo said the PPSI discourages parents from bringing along with them their children under 12 […]
Protecting Filipino children from COVID-19
November is National Children’s Month (NCM). This year’s theme is “New Normal na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Bawat Bata Ating Tutukan!” The annual celebration recognizes children as the nation’s most valuable assets and emphasizes the importance of their role within the Filipino family and Philippine society. The theme is relevant in the context of the […]
Cabaero: Restrictions for minors
Metro Manila mayors are thinking of imposing age restrictions for minors who go to the malls. A belated action, one that should have been done two weeks ago, but this shows the importance of an evolving policy. With the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation turning fluid and pandemic restrictions changing, there is a need for the […]
Mandaue adopts law mandating feeding of undernourished children
TO COMBAT malnutrition in Mandaue City, the City Council passed a resolution adopting Republic Act 11037, an act institutionalizing a national feeding program for undernourished children. The Mandaue City Council approved the resolution sponsored by City Councilor Nerissa Soon-Ruiz during the 124th regular session on Sept. 15, 2021. In an interview, Ruiz endorsed the resolution […]
Children under 2 should not wear face masks due to suffocation risks
WEARING of face masks for children younger than two years old is not recommended, Dr. Mary Jean Loreche, Department of Health (DOH) 7 chief pathologist, reminded parents and the public. During her Visayas Covid-19 Vaccination Operations Center briefer on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, Loreche explained that there are special considerations for the pediatric population. She […]
27 teens from Cebu City orphanage test positive for coronavirus
TWENTY-SEVEN teenagers, 14 to 17 years old, who are staying in an orphanage run by a religious group in Barangay Talamban, Cebu City have tested positive for Covid-19. The teenagers were among 269 people who were reported to be Covid-19 positive in the city on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. City Councilor Joel Garganera, deputy chief […]
Editorial: Vilomah
Strange that despite the archetype image of Christianity’s Pieta, humanity seems to have persistently avoided the task of naming parents who lost a child. We have a word for the reverse—child who lost both parents—orphan. There seems to be no word for the inconsolable mother on whose arms her child’s body slumps. Orphan comes from […]
Kids, 5 and up, may go out in GCQ, MGCQ areas
CHILDREN five years old and above are now allowed to go out in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) and general community quarantine (GCQ), Malacañang announced Friday, July 9, 2021. But they are not allowed in malls and other mixed use indoor/outdoor buildings and facilities, based on Resolution 125 of the Inter-Agency Task Force […]
CCPO provides ‘fun, food’ for kids in Mambaling
SIXTY children living in Barangay Mambaling were treated to some fun and food by officials and personnel of the Cebu City Police Office on Saturday, July 3, 2021. The activity, which was held at the gym of the Archdiocesan Shrine of San Roque in Barangay Mambaling, was part of the CCPO’s observance of the 26th […]
SMD: A Father’s Day special
Secretary Michael Dino, Presidential Assistant for the Visayas, is one proud father to six sons ranging from ages 19 to 29: Shaun Mikael (Shaun), Lorenzo Miguel (Enzo), Paolo Mikel (Paolo), Christian Mikaelo (Mico), Angelo Mikhail (Gelo) and Anton Mikkelo (Anton). Their second names are all derivatives of their Dad’s first name. Here’s a close look […]
Bakwit School 7 cleared of charges, released
AFTER almost three months in detention, two teachers, three adult Lumad students and two Lumad elders were set free on Friday, May 14, 2021. The Davao del Norte Provincial Prosecutor issued a release order as it dismissed the complaints for kidnapping and serious illegal detention, human trafficking and child abuse for lack of evidence and […]
Osec cases in PH rise in 2020 amid pandemic
DESPITE the limitations and health risks induced by the Covid-19 pandemic, the conviction rate for Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (Osec) cases in the Philippines has increased by 177 percent in 2020 compared to 2019. Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Emmeline Aglipay-Villar of the DOJ Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (Iacat), in her brief comments and […]
Editorial: Preventing teen pregnancy
THE coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic has focused the attention and resources of stakeholders for more than a year, deflecting attention from other issues that have an impact on society. In 2019, the rising number of adolescent girls giving birth made Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia declare teenage pregnancy as a “national social emergency.” As […]
Jicheng Lyu: The Philanthropic Prophet
HONG KONG, Mar 20, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – From poverty alleviation to COVID-19 response work, Jicheng Lyu has been, is, and will continue to be on the front lines of serving communities. Nominated for the 2020 China Philanthropy Award, he leads a team of 300 staff and volunteers. Above all, Lyu believes […]
Utzurrum: Zonta Club of Cebu 2’s webinar, drive against violence, abuse
BASKING in national pride is the Zonta Club of Cebu 2, after being cited by prominent family lawyer, and advocate of women’s and children’s rights, lawyer Katrina Legarda, for its efforts in protecting children from online sexual abuse and trafficking. “Cebu has the political will and NGOs such as the Zonta Club of Cebu 2, […]
DOH 7 falls short of 95 percent target to immunize children against measles, polio
DUE to low coverage two days before the end of the month-long Measles, Rubella-Oral Poliomyelitis Vaccine Supplementary Immunization Activity (MR-OPV SIA), the Department of Health (DOH) 7 will extend its campaign for one more week, or until March 7, 2021. Dr. Joan Antonette Albito, child program coordinator of the DOH 7, said their goal for […]
Nalzaro: The Lumad 19 and the legal fronts
We won’t be surprised why left-leaning organizations and the legal fronts of the Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army (NPA) showed concern and sympathy to the plight of the 19 indigenous children, or Lumad, who were recently rescued by authorities inside a university campus. These communist allied organizations are using the children to advance […]