The 34th National Children’s Month provincial kick-off that called for stronger collective effort to protect children’s rights and ensure their safety and well-being, was held Nov. 10 at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City.
Anchored on this year’s theme, “Manindigan, Tumugon at Kumalinga: Sa Batang Handa, Mas Ligtas ang Bansa”, the celebration highlights the shared responsibility of parents, government agencies, and communities in protecting children from abuse, neglect, bullying, and other threats to their safety.
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who led the opening rites, stressed that every child deserves a loving family, a safe environment, proper care, and the opportunity to enjoy childhood.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the provincial government to work with its partners in providing children with quality education, healthcare, protection, and opportunities to grow and achieve their dreams, the Capitol said in a press release.
The activity was spearheaded by the Provincial Council for the Protection of Children and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the National Youth Commission.
Joining the governor were Board Members Rita Gatuslao, Mayvelyn Madrid, and Richard Julius Sablan; PCPC Child Federation president Carmel Faith Gansico; and PSWDO head Chiqui Gonzales, among others. ||
