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New UNODC research on child recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups shows need for a united front on child protection
Children around the world are victims of a serious form of violence: recruitment and exploitation by terrorist groups. Recognizing the gravity of this situation and the scarcity of related data and evidence, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), together with national research partners and the support of the European Union, launched a new study Targeted by Terror.....»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
4 more agencies join BARMM anti-child labor campaign
Four more Bangsamoro ministries have joined the inter-agency bloc addressing child labor and use of children in the autonomous region as combatants......»»
Intensify efforts against child abuse – Cebu City dad
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A Cebu City legislator urged barangays to intensify efforts against child abuse like trafficking, online, and sexual exploitation. Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco penned a resolution requesting the 80 barangays of Cebu City through the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) to reconvene the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).....»»
Mother nabbed for ‘sexually exploiting’ 8-year-old daughter online
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old mother from Cebu City will be spending some time in jail after she was nabbed for allegedly peddling her 8-year-old daughter by offering the child’s explicit photos and videos to foreign customers online. The suspect (name withheld) was tagged as a high-volume producer and seller of child pornography. The.....»»
Tiger parenting and the scars it leaves: Child abuse or valid parenting technique?
A misunderstood parenting style, or a pathway to child abuse – where do we draw the line?.....»»
A child’s transition
There are several stages in a child’s life when it is appropriate to start him or her in sports......»»
BARMM social services ministry fuses ranks with anti-child labor bloc
The Bangsamoro social welfare ministry is the latest addition to a bloc of local and foreign entities working together to address child labor in Cotabato City and in the six provinces of the autonomous region......»»
Millions of Catholic faithful in joyful dance to honor Holy Child Jesus
Millions of Catholic faithful in joyful dance to honor Holy Child Jesus.....»»
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.....»»
‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak
‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak.....»»
Citi sees shallow rate cuts in 2024, 2025
Global banking giant Citi is now expecting smaller interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in the next two years due to a more cautious stance on inflation risks......»»
April inflation comes in at 3.8%
The Philippine Statistics Authority revealed that inflation quickened slightly in April to 3.8% y/y, up from the 3.7% reading in March, but below estimates from economists who (on average) were expecting to see inflation come in at around 4.1% for the month......»»
LT Group optimistic on outlook
LT Group Inc. (LTG) of taipan Lucio Tan is keeping a bullish outlook despite expecting some macroeconomic headwinds this year......»»
Samsungs Profits Soar Due to AI Boom
Samsung Electronics is expecting a surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and facing a shortage of high-end chips in the market. The tech giant’s.....»»
Security Bank expects higher profit in 2024
Security Bank Corp. is expecting better profitability this year amid a double-digit growth in its lending business, the bank’s investments in technology as well as its plans to put up more branches......»»
No extension: Tax filings to lift BIR collections to P406 billion in April
The Bureau of Internal Revenue is expecting to collect more than P400 billion this month, largely driven by the annual income tax return filing which will not be extended beyond April 15......»»
CIS Friendship Cup 2024 slated this May
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu International School (CIS) unveils the 2024 CIS Friendship Cup for two weekends next month at the CIS football field. The organizers of this football tournament are expecting to draw more than 300 teams composed of over 3,600 players for the two-weekend tilt. The tournament, which is co-organized by the.....»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»
DOH expecting shortage on pertussis vaccines
A shortage of pertussis or whooping cough vaccines is expected next month and an order for additional doses will be placed, according to the Department of Health......»»