DSWD culminates children’s month

CEBU, Philippines - In line with this year’s 22nd National Children’s Month, the Department of Social Welfare and Development-7 culminated yesterday the month-long celebration with various competitions participated by daycare representatives in Central Visayas.

Grace Yana, DSWD-7 focal person-Children’s Sector said day care pupils, aged two to four years old, represented 14 cities and three provinces in the region in the singing, draw and tell, and folkdance contests.

“It is our aim to promote the rights of the children and showcase their skills and talents,” Yana said.

This year’s theme is “Bata Kasali ka, Ikaw ay Mahalaga,” with the aim to call on stakeholders in contributing to the promotion and protection of children’s rights and advocating for stronger and holistic actions, particularly addressing the gap in child participation and the importance of children’s role in decision-making.

The theme underscores that in every decision and undertaking for children, their opinions are important and their right to participate is encouraged. — (FREEMAN)