Youth & Children

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KADAYAWAN'S GEM. Jenfin Puroc Aguan, a Bago Tagabawa, was crowned Hiyas ng Kadayawan on Friday, August 18. (Photo courtesy of Davao City Information Office)

‘Hiyas’ queen wants Lumad youth away from early marriage

Hiyas ng Kadayawan 2017 winner Jenfin Aguan is making a stand against early marriage

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Read more about the article 132 human trafficking cases served in Davao in 2016
Pedrita Dimakiling, head of the Department of Social Welfare and Development community-based services unit says the DSWD has served 132 human trafficking cases in 2016. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

132 human trafficking cases served in Davao in 2016

?Some 132 human trafficking cases were served by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in 2016 in Davao City and the region.

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Read more about the article Gov’t agencies eye unified move vs abuse of OFW children in Davao region
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) regional director Eduardo E. Bellido says the joint memorandum of agreement with the Department of Social Welfare and Development will uphold the full protection of children of overseas Filipino workers. Bellido announces the signing of the MOA during Monday's Kapehan sa Davao press conference. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Gov’t agencies eye unified move vs abuse of OFW children in Davao region

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a unified fight against the abuse of children who are left behind by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Davao City and the region.

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Read more about the article Lumad student raises militarization issue in children’s summit 
CHILDREN'S SUMMIT. Around 500 children from all over Mindanao gather for the three-day Mindanao Children's Festival at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City. During the second day of the festival on Tuesday, Nov. 22, a children's summit was held to tackle various children's issues. (Maria Patricia C. Borromeo/davaotoday.com)

Lumad student raises militarization issue in children’s summit 

Education is not easily accessible to Lumad students, this Muluhinday shared during a Mindanao children’s summit held at the Grand Men Seng Hotel here, Tuesday.

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