Trending News: Over 1K families in Manila evacuate as ‘Kristine’ dumps rainsP2-B MSME recovery loan ready for ‘Kristine’-hit bizDSWD extends cash aid to family of drowning victim in Mt. ProvincePangasinan serves 1.3K household evacueesCebu City assures enough supply of ‘lechon’P133-M worth of medical aid sent to ‘Kristine’-hit areas: DOHCebu City cemeteries impose ‘no alcoholic drinks, no sound’ ruleVillanueva says colleagues Dela Rosa, Go vital in drug war probeP8-M aid extended to ‘Kristine’ victims in W. VisayasBanks maintain lending standards in Q3Australia reaffirms support as PH beefs up territorial securityUnprogrammed funds may be tapped for relief ops: DBMNew CFO chair takes oathDSWD mobile command center in Naga coordinates disaster responseMeralco restores power to 206K customersBicol cops deploy water desalination equipment to ‘Kristine’-hit areasTaiwan schools offer scholarships, job opportunities for IlonggosDA chief orders delivery of more NFA rice to ‘Kristine’-hit LGUsPBBM orders continuous rescue, relief ops in Kristine-hit areasNGCP deploys 1K line crews to restore transmission linesKey shelter agency declares moratorium for ‘Kristine’ victimsPAF plane carrying rescue personnel, equipment arrives in AlbayOCD studies Bondoc Peninsula route for fuel transport to BicolPBBM sympathizes with ‘Kristine victims; hails ‘first responders’ LGUsDOJ, US reaffirm commitment to strengthen capacities of PH prosecutorsArmy rescues 150 stranded families in CamSurACT-CIS donates rice, cash aid to ‘Kristine’ victims in BicolNDRRMC: ‘Kristine’ death toll rises to 13PBBM to local execs: ‘Real’ change attainable with your helpDPWH: 51 road sections cleared, 32 still closed to trafficDSWD boosts aid to families hit by ‘Kristine’ in CaragaLRT-1 operations limited FridayArmy mourns soldier’s death during storm in SamarDPWH upgrades road leading to Dumangas RoRo port in IloiloDBM OKs earlier release of gov’t workers’ yearend bonus, cash giftEastern Visayas hospital to increase bed capacity to 1.5KViewing parties set for 45th MassKara Festival arena dance highlightsIloilo City gov’t calls for shortened work hours due to ‘Kristine’Negros Occidental reaffirms commitment to protect important wetlandsRice, veggie seeds ready for distribution to Kristine-affected farmersTMP to donate P5-M for ‘Kristine’ victims, 5 ambulancesPBA to donate Governors finals Game 1 earnings to ‘Kristine’ victimsWB launches new strategy to boost economic opportunities for womenDOT assists stranded tourists due to ‘Kristine’DSWD distributes P56.5-M food aid to storm-hit families in BicolThai Premier apologizes for deaths of 78 Muslims in Tak Bai massacre‘Kristine’ accelerates outside PAR; ‘Leon’ now a tropical stormAirports provide aid, shelter to ‘Kristine’-hit communitiesNIA sells 1K bags of P29 per kilo rice in Negros OccidentalGSIS opens emergency loans for ‘Kristine’-hit areasPSEi rebounds; peso-dollar trading resumes on Friday‘Kristine’ maintains strength as it accelerates over seaZaragosa wins shortened Negros Occidental Challenge Classic golf13K security personnel to patrol Davao cemeteries for ‘Undas’PH, US discuss maritime cooperation, SCS challengesAsian Senior Beach Volleyball kicks off Nov. 5 at NuvaliDSWD-CAR continues to augment local government relief suppliesGlobe restores services in 7 storm-hit provincesCamSur evacuees assured of immediate delivery of potable water – DSWDSenator: Ensure safety, well-being of children in typhoon-hit areasDSWD releases P25-M aid to Eastern Visayas storm victimsDevastated Pangasinan city under state of calamityIM Bersamina stuns GM Quizon in Isabela National OpenManila archdiocese to hold 2nd collection for storm victimsManila LGU deploys contingent, rescue assets to Naga CityAir Force deploys helicopters for Bicol relief opsDSWD provides aid to 300 evacuees in La Union townPCG rescues 142K passengers stranded by ‘Kristine’Indian national survives ambush in Maguindanao SurBatangas deploys mobile kitchen, distributes meds to typhoon victimsComelec to voters: Scrutinize list of party-list nominees3 dams continue to release waterCargo vessel runs aground in Cebu townPSEi falls below 7,300 markE. Visayas sends responders to aid storm-hit BicolElectronics exports to rebound in 2025: SEIPI31 NPA rebels surrender in Davao de OroIloilo City lays down guidelines for UndasP2.34-M aid released to ‘Kristine’-affected families in W. VisayasDSWD readies 110.7K food, non-food items for augmentation to IlocosDavao region is PH’s top durian producerDepEd chief optimistic on benefits of AI for quality educationEscudero: PBBM to sign CREATE MORE Nov. 11PBBM: Gov’t doing best to help Bicol, mitigate ‘Kristine’s’ impactNNIC addresses water interruption at NAIA Terminal 1Gov’t work, classes in Luzon suspended Friday due to ‘Kristine’Public safety assured in Buglasan Fest amid stormy weatherDA readies over P80-M agri aid in ‘Kristine’-hit areas364 families evacuate in Ilocos Norte due to ‘Kristine’Bicol police logs 21 dead, 9 injured due to ‘Kristine’Slow food education center eyed in Bacolod CityCalabarzon cops intensify rescue, relief as 9K families evacuateRanking NPA leader in Southern Tagalog falls in QCLa Union provides food, non-food items to 1,398 evacuees2 missing in ‘Kristine’-triggered flashflood in Negros OrientalDSWD strategy program assures swift disaster responsePublic assured of measured, gradual dam water releaseDSWD sends relief to 2,882 typhoon victims in CordilleraGov’t provides P30.2-M aid to ‘Kristine’-affected families in BicolDOH distributes hygiene kits, meds to ‘Kristine’ victims
Sun. Oct 27th, 2024
Trending News: Over 1K families in Manila evacuate as ‘Kristine’ dumps rainsP2-B MSME recovery loan ready for ‘Kristine’-hit bizDSWD extends cash aid to family of drowning victim in Mt. ProvincePangasinan serves 1.3K household evacueesCebu City assures enough supply of ‘lechon’P133-M worth of medical aid sent to ‘Kristine’-hit areas: DOHCebu City cemeteries impose ‘no alcoholic drinks, no sound’ ruleVillanueva says colleagues Dela Rosa, Go vital in drug war probeP8-M aid extended to ‘Kristine’ victims in W. VisayasBanks maintain lending standards in Q3Australia reaffirms support as PH beefs up territorial securityUnprogrammed funds may be tapped for relief ops: DBMNew CFO chair takes oathDSWD mobile command center in Naga coordinates disaster responseMeralco restores power to 206K customersBicol cops deploy water desalination equipment to ‘Kristine’-hit areasTaiwan schools offer scholarships, job opportunities for IlonggosDA chief orders delivery of more NFA rice to ‘Kristine’-hit LGUsPBBM orders continuous rescue, relief ops in Kristine-hit areasNGCP deploys 1K line crews to restore transmission linesKey shelter agency declares moratorium for ‘Kristine’ victimsPAF plane carrying rescue personnel, equipment arrives in AlbayOCD studies Bondoc Peninsula route for fuel transport to BicolPBBM sympathizes with ‘Kristine victims; hails ‘first responders’ LGUsDOJ, US reaffirm commitment to strengthen capacities of PH prosecutorsArmy rescues 150 stranded families in CamSurACT-CIS donates rice, cash aid to ‘Kristine’ victims in BicolNDRRMC: ‘Kristine’ death toll rises to 13PBBM to local execs: ‘Real’ change attainable with your helpDPWH: 51 road sections cleared, 32 still closed to trafficDSWD boosts aid to families hit by ‘Kristine’ in CaragaLRT-1 operations limited FridayArmy mourns soldier’s death during storm in SamarDPWH upgrades road leading to Dumangas RoRo port in IloiloDBM OKs earlier release of gov’t workers’ yearend bonus, cash giftEastern Visayas hospital to increase bed capacity to 1.5KViewing parties set for 45th MassKara Festival arena dance highlightsIloilo City gov’t calls for shortened work hours due to ‘Kristine’Negros Occidental reaffirms commitment to protect important wetlandsRice, veggie seeds ready for distribution to Kristine-affected farmersTMP to donate P5-M for ‘Kristine’ victims, 5 ambulancesPBA to donate Governors finals Game 1 earnings to ‘Kristine’ victimsWB launches new strategy to boost economic opportunities for womenDOT assists stranded tourists due to ‘Kristine’DSWD distributes P56.5-M food aid to storm-hit families in BicolThai Premier apologizes for deaths of 78 Muslims in Tak Bai massacre‘Kristine’ accelerates outside PAR; ‘Leon’ now a tropical stormAirports provide aid, shelter to ‘Kristine’-hit communitiesNIA sells 1K bags of P29 per kilo rice in Negros OccidentalGSIS opens emergency loans for ‘Kristine’-hit areasPSEi rebounds; peso-dollar trading resumes on Friday‘Kristine’ maintains strength as it accelerates over seaZaragosa wins shortened Negros Occidental Challenge Classic golf13K security personnel to patrol Davao cemeteries for ‘Undas’PH, US discuss maritime cooperation, SCS challengesAsian Senior Beach Volleyball kicks off Nov. 5 at NuvaliDSWD-CAR continues to augment local government relief suppliesGlobe restores services in 7 storm-hit provincesCamSur evacuees assured of immediate delivery of potable water – DSWDSenator: Ensure safety, well-being of children in typhoon-hit areasDSWD releases P25-M aid to Eastern Visayas storm victimsDevastated Pangasinan city under state of calamityIM Bersamina stuns GM Quizon in Isabela National OpenManila archdiocese to hold 2nd collection for storm victimsManila LGU deploys contingent, rescue assets to Naga CityAir Force deploys helicopters for Bicol relief opsDSWD provides aid to 300 evacuees in La Union townPCG rescues 142K passengers stranded by ‘Kristine’Indian national survives ambush in Maguindanao SurBatangas deploys mobile kitchen, distributes meds to typhoon victimsComelec to voters: Scrutinize list of party-list nominees3 dams continue to release waterCargo vessel runs aground in Cebu townPSEi falls below 7,300 markE. Visayas sends responders to aid storm-hit BicolElectronics exports to rebound in 2025: SEIPI31 NPA rebels surrender in Davao de OroIloilo City lays down guidelines for UndasP2.34-M aid released to ‘Kristine’-affected families in W. VisayasDSWD readies 110.7K food, non-food items for augmentation to IlocosDavao region is PH’s top durian producerDepEd chief optimistic on benefits of AI for quality educationEscudero: PBBM to sign CREATE MORE Nov. 11PBBM: Gov’t doing best to help Bicol, mitigate ‘Kristine’s’ impactNNIC addresses water interruption at NAIA Terminal 1Gov’t work, classes in Luzon suspended Friday due to ‘Kristine’Public safety assured in Buglasan Fest amid stormy weatherDA readies over P80-M agri aid in ‘Kristine’-hit areas364 families evacuate in Ilocos Norte due to ‘Kristine’Bicol police logs 21 dead, 9 injured due to ‘Kristine’Slow food education center eyed in Bacolod CityCalabarzon cops intensify rescue, relief as 9K families evacuateRanking NPA leader in Southern Tagalog falls in QCLa Union provides food, non-food items to 1,398 evacuees2 missing in ‘Kristine’-triggered flashflood in Negros OrientalDSWD strategy program assures swift disaster responsePublic assured of measured, gradual dam water releaseDSWD sends relief to 2,882 typhoon victims in CordilleraGov’t provides P30.2-M aid to ‘Kristine’-affected families in BicolDOH distributes hygiene kits, meds to ‘Kristine’ victims
Sun. Oct 27th, 2024

Senator: Ensure safety, well-being of children in typhoon-hit areas


National government agencies and local government units must ensure the safety and welfare of children affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian issued the statement on Friday in response to the Department of Education’s report that over 18.6 million learners in 35,973 schools were affected.

The DepEd also said 223 classrooms were totally destroyed by the storm that mostly hit Luzon, particularly the Bicol Region.

Gatchalian said based on news reports, latest data from DepEd indicated infrastructure damage amounted to PHP765 million.

‘Dahil dito, mahalagang bigyan natin ng prayoridad ang kanilang kaligtasan at kapakanan, kabilang ang ligtas na pagpapatuloy ng edukasyon, sa gitna ng pananalasa ng bagyo at sa ating pagbangon mula sa pinsala ng kalamidad (Because of this, it is important that we prioritize their safety and well-being, including the safe continuation of education, amid the onslaught of the storm and as we recover from the damage of the disaster),’ he said in a ne
ws release.

Gatchalian said under the Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children, which was created by the Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act (Republic Act 10821), government agencies like the Department of Health, DepEd, and Department of Social Welfare and Development are mandated to ensure that children are in safe spaces; that their health, nutrition, and sanitation needs are met; that they receive psychosocial support; and that classes resume promptly.

Gatchalian said he looks forward to the signing into law of the Ligtas Pinoy (Safe Filipino) Centers Act (Senate Bill No. 2451) into law.

The proposed law seeks to establish an evacuation center in every city and municipality that will end the practice of using classrooms as evacuation sites.

Under the bill which was passed on second reading on Sept. 18, women and child-friendly spaces should be among the facilities of evacuation centers

Source: Philippines News agency

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