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Not enough facilities for children in conflict with law, say groups

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 05:25 PM

Various government agencies and non-government organizations have decried proposals to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 9 years old, citing government unpreparedness to rehabilitate children in conflict with the law (CICL). Read more »

Facilities for children in conflict with law lacking - CHR, rights groups

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 01:33 PM

Various government agencies and non-government organizations strongly opposed the lowering of age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 9 years old, not only because of lack of scientific proof but also lack of facilities to house so-called children in conflict with the law (CICL). Read more »

UNICEF: Lowering age of criminal liability 'act of violence against children'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 05:02 AM

MANILA - The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) opposed Friday fresh calls to lower the age of criminal liability, saying it is an act of violence against children.   Read more »

'Disney on Ice' opens with annual charity gala

Naomi Maraviles
Posted at Jan 04 07:33 PM

"Disney on Ice" opened its first official show on Christmas Day with a charity gala in keeping with the season's spirit of giving. Read more »

Last-minute Christmas shopping? Consider gifts that will last for years

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Dec 24 09:41 AM

No matter your budget or even lack of one, you can still help as volunteers are welcome by most charities in nearly all of our 7,100 islands. Big or small, there’s a difference only you can make, and this holiday season is as good as any time to start. Read more »

'Stranger Things' star to take on bullies in new UN role

Reuters
Posted at Nov 21 06:37 AM

LONDON - British actress Millie Bobby Brown, the teenage star of hit drama series "Stranger Things," was named as the youngest-ever goodwill ambassador for the United Nations' children's agency UNICEF on Tuesday, planning to address bullying and poverty. Read more »

Netflix star Millie Bobby Brown, 14, named youngest-ever UNICEF envoy

Michelle Nichols, Reuters
Posted at Nov 21 06:27 AM

UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations children's agency UNICEF appointed Millie Bobby Brown, the star of hit Netflix series "Stranger Things," as its youngest ever goodwill ambassador on Tuesday and the 14-year-old had a message for world leaders: "Listen to us." Read more »

Shop to give: Online shopping to help kids in need

Unilever Philippines
Updated as of Oct 17 11:41 AM

Unilever Philippines is partnering with Lazada Philippines to launch a 24-hour shopping event for the benefit of UNICEF. Read more »

Why did Unilever brands use kiddie drawings as profile photos?

Unilever Philippines
Updated as of Oct 17 11:40 AM

Recently, Unilever's Philippine brands changed the profile and cover photos of their respective Facebook pages to what seemed like drawings by children. Read more »

Pagpapababa ng edad ng pananagutan, inalmahan ng Unicef

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 02:36 AM

Inalmahan ng United Nations Children's Fund at iba pang child rights advocate ang panukalang ibaba ang minimum age of criminal liability.  Read more »

Nutrisyon ng mga bata, apektado rin ng inflation: UNICEF

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 10 07:41 AM

MAYNILA - Malaking hamon para sa mga maraming Pilipino ang pagkasyahin ang kita para matiyak na masustansiya pa rin ang ihahain sa lamesa para sa kanilang mga anak sa kabila ng pagtaas ng mga presyo ng bilihin.   Read more »

Still a long way to go for children's rights in PH, says UNICEF exec

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 08:43 PM

MANILA - A new study on children in the Philippines shows there's still a long way to go in terms of meeting the needs of children in the country, especially kids in Muslim Mindanao.  Read more »

Exposing younger offenders to harsh justice system ‘grave’ mistake: UNICEF

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 10:40 PM

The United Nations Children's Fund opposed on Thursday a bill in the Philippines seeking to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility. Read more »

UNICEF warns of HIV crisis in teen girls, with 20 cases every hour

Kate Kelland, Reuters
Posted at Jul 25 07:06 PM

Teenagers, and particularly girls, are bearing the brunt of the global AIDS epidemic with around 30 adolescents becoming infected with HIV every hour, according to a report by the United Nations children's fund UNICEF. Read more »

'Kids must also be involved in disaster risk reduction'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 05:53 PM

Children are the most vulnerable during disasters, which is why they must also be involved in disaster risk reduction (DDR) initiatives, say DDR stakeholders.  Read more »

A tale of hope and redemption

Mike Saycon
Updated as of Jun 02 04:58 PM

Just two weeks ago, Ryan one-upped his story of redemption: he won a seat as council member in the Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) elections. On top of his day-long courses and his evening work in the university, he is now eager to join public service. Read more »

A year after the war, displaced Marawi children still 'at risk' - UNICEF

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 01:38 PM

Children displaced by the fighting in the southern city of Marawi a year ago are increasingly at risk of becoming malnourished and being unable to return to school, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Tuesday. Read more »

Gov't, UNICEF, partners launch action plan vs violence against children

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 09 07:47 PM

MANILA - The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and its partners on Wednesday launched a multi-sectoral strategy action plan to end violence against children in the Philippines. Read more »

UNICEF seeks 'urgent action' amid decline in PH immunization coverage

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 07:00 PM

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has urged parents and communities to ensure the health of children through routine immunization as it noted a decline in vaccination coverage in the Philippines.   Read more »

LOOK: Nearly giving up, Anne Curtis finishes London Marathon

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 24 02:19 PM

After months of preparation, local superstar Anne Curtis finished on Sunday her second major marathon, this time in London, as she carried the name of a United Nations agency dedicated to children's welfare. Read more »