Sen. Grace Poe 鈥擲enate PRIB file photo
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� The country already has laws and programs to take care of children鈥檚 health and nutrition, but 鈥渕ore needs to be done鈥� for them, Senator Grace Poe said on Wednesday.
In line with National Children鈥檚 Month, Poe said that making children鈥檚 rights and well-being the front and center of development goals should be the standard.
According to the senator, the Philippines has laws for children. She cited the First 1,000 Days law, and the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, which facilitates school-based and supplemental feeding programs.
She further mentioned the Foundling Recognition and Protection Act, which provides foundlings with rights and protections.
However, Poe said in a statement that more is still needed for the welfare of the children.
She stressed how active children are on social media, and pointed out that schools should play a vital role in making sure that they engage responsibly and productively in the digital community.
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There is a pending bill to make social media awareness a part of the academic curriculum, she noted.
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Poe added that there is also a pending bill seeking to regulate class size and conditions in public schools, securing the learning and health of the children.
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鈥淭he children鈥檚 development and health is the nation鈥檚 wealth,鈥� the senator said.
鈥淲e must remain unflinching in our efforts to give our children brighter days. Their moment is now,鈥� she concluded.