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The 2025 National Children's Month, under the powerful theme "OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!", rightly draws attention to the increasing threat of online sexual abuse and exploitation. By prioritizing this issue, the government acknowledges that for most children, danger no longer lurks only in physical spaces; it has been following them into their digital lives. This focus is both timely and urgent, especially because internet access among Filipino households is on the rise. The Philippines has likewise put in place quite significant legislative steps. Republic Act 11930 created a strong legal framework that criminalizes most acts of exploitation from grooming to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials. In addition, its implementing rules and regulations or IRR was signed by the DSWD and DOJ, further strengthening its enforcements. Beyond enforcement, the government's approach includes education and awareness:...

 President Elpidio Quirino grew up in Vigan, Ilocos Sur where he experienced a simple childhood marked by discipline and a strong focus on education. Born in 1890 to a modest family, he helped with household responsibilities while excelling academically. His early life shaped his perseverance and sense of duty, qualities that later guided his service to the country. He began his career as a teacher and later became a lawyer after graduating from the University of the Philippines. His skill in public service led him to politics where he served in the Philippine Legislature. He became a key figure during the Commonwealth period. His early political work helped rebuild institutions and strengthened his knowledge of governance. Quirino played an important role during and after the Second World War. As Secretary of Foreign Affairs and later as Vice President, he worked to restore the country after the devastation of war. When he became President in 1948, he faced the difficult task of l...

  The 2025 National Children's Month, under the powerful theme "OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!", rightly draws attention to the increasing threat of online sexual abuse and exploitation. By prioritizing this issue, the government acknowledges that for most children, danger no longer lurks only in physical spaces; it has been following them into their digital lives. This focus is both timely and urgent, especially because internet access among Filipino households is on the rise. The Philippines has likewise put in place quite significant legislative steps. Republic Act 11930 created a strong legal framework that criminalizes most acts of exploitation from grooming to the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials. In addition, its implementing rules and regulations or IRR was signed by the DSWD and DOJ, further strengthening its enforcements. Beyond enforcement, the government's approach includes education and awarenes...