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With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director
In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament. At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»
‘Ad industry’s self-regulation to remain despite Cha-cha’
A lawmaker yesterday allayed fears of some sectors that the proposed economic provisions in the Constitution will remove self-regulation and editorial independence in the advertising industry......»»
Solo parents to get P1K monthly subsidy
The Local Solo Parents' Ordinance, recently approved by the 20th City Council of Davao City, promises a monthly subsidy of approximately P1,000 for eligible beneficiaries. Councilor Tricia Ann Villafuerte highlighted the ordinance's significance in providing vital support to solo parents and their children, as there are approximately 6,000 solo parents in Davao City. This ordinance is an adaptation of the national law, Republic Act 8972, customized to address the unique needs of solo parents in the city. It aims to meet the essential needs of mothers and their children, including school supplies, consultation, laboratory diagnostics, and financial assistance, such as medical, death, and burial aid. Additionally, solo parents will receive a monthly monetary subsidy of P1,000 and are entitled to a 10 percent discount on select basic commodities, similar to senior citizens and Persons with Disability (PWD). To qualify for the benefits, applicants must submit necessary documents and meet specific criteria, while disqualification grounds include changes in civil status and provision of necessary assistance by the other biological parent as per the Family Code of the Philippines. It's important to note that individuals under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are ineligible for the Local Solo Parents' Ordinance......»»
DepEd eyes aggressive return to June-March calendar to escape heat
The Department of Education is eyeing to shorten next year's school calendar by two months as part of its most aggressive proposal yet to return to a schedule that ends classes before the hot months of April and May......»»
IPMR eyes campaign to urge IP parents to send kids to school
The Davao City Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR) is set to start a campaign encouraging parents from the Indigenous community to send their children to school as part of their goal to produce a group of IP graduates from different tribes through the Iskolar ng Tribu Program......»»
Completing the story for senior high school
It’s been a while since I last interacted with Congressman Roman Romulo and I was pleased to see him once again explain, almost flawlessly, our current education issues that seem to be quite a topic, especially among parents who have been struggling with what to do about their children in senior high school......»»
Marcos approves return to old school calendar; SY 2024-2025 to end April 15
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved a proposal for schools in basic education to end School Year 2024-2025 on April 15 as part of the government's gradual revert to the old academic calendar without cutting the required number of school days and resorting to Saturday classes......»»
Senator backs return to old school calendar
Expressing concern over the prevailing heat conditions, Sen. Francis Tolentino has expressed support for the proposal to revert to the old school calendar......»»
DepEd says return to old school calendar beneficial to students, teachers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) On Wednesday emphasized that shortening the timeframe for returning to the previous school calendar schedule would greatly affect the welfare of both students and educators. DepEd made the pronouncement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is now looking for ways to bring back the.....»»
Partner of World Central Kitchen worker killed in Gaza calls for truth
Seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including American Jacob Flickinger, were tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Flickinger’s partner, Sandy Leclerc, is now.....»»
Xian Gaza ‘scripted’ raw ang viral na lalaking nagpatattoo sa noo
MUKHANG hindi naniniwala ang social media personality na si Xian Gaza sa mainit na pinag-uusapang lalaki na nagpa-tattoo ng logo ng isang takoyaki store sa kanyang noo. Matatandaang nag-viral ang isang lalaki matapos niyang totohanin at gawin ang isang “April Fools” post ng naturang takoyaki store para sa P100,000. Nitong Martes, April 2, nag-post si.....»»
Gaza war: Death and ruins at shattered Al-Shifa hospital
Hundreds of people stared at the smoke-blackened ruins of Gaza’s biggest hospital on Monday, horrified by the damage and death left behind by a fierce two-week battle between militants and Israeli troops. The crowd stood amid debris and large mounds of dirt at the foot of a shell-pocked five-story building in the sprawling Al-Shifa complex.....»»
Gaza aid: Ships with a second round of food, supplies departed Cyprus
JERUSALEM — A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other supplies for Gaza as concerns about hunger in the territory soar. The World Central Kitchen charity said the vessels and a barge carried enough to prepare more than 1 million meals from items like rice, pasta,.....»»
The UN Security Council’s Gaza ceasefire resolution
On March 25, the United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 2728, regarding the ongoing war in Gaza, by a vote of 14-0......»»
UN chief calls blocked aid for Gaza a moral outrage
A majority of Gaza's 2.3 million residents are sheltering around Rafah. Though conditions are worse in the north of the strip, the plight of civilians across the territory has deteriorated sharply as the conflict has ground on......»»
Aid ship sails to Gaza
Aid ship sails to Gaza.....»»
Ramadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza
The first day of Ramadan on Monday arrived like others for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza: stalked by famine and disease, shivering in tents and threatened by bombs more than five months into fighting between Israel and Hamas militants. As the Muslim world welcomed the holy month and its customary daytime fast, many Gazans faced bombardment.....»»
US Airdrops Aid in Northern Gaza Amid Limited Supplies
The Daily Guardian- In response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the U.S. Central Command has taken action by dropping essential aid into the region......»»
Hamas officials arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks, but no sign of Israel
Israel has decided to withhold its delegation to Cairo for talks aimed at securing a truce in the ongoing Gaza war, according to recent reports......»»
US VP Harris urges Hamas to agree to an immediate ceasefire, pushes Israel on aid to Gaza
'People in Gaza are starving. The conditions are inhumane and our common humanity compels us to act… The Israeli government must do more to significantly increase the flow of aid. No excuses,' US Vice President Kamala Harris says.....»»