PALACE Press Officer Claire Castro announced that the Philippines has been recognized for its strong commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of children.

Castro said the country was acknowledged by the World Health Organization as a member of the Council of Champions to End Violence Against Children, citing the Philippines’ efforts to address and prevent violence against children.

“Ang naturang pagkilala ay tugon ng WHO sa magandang track record ng Department of Health (DOH) – sa pangunguna ni Secretary Ted Herbosa – dahil sa mga programa at serbisyong inilunsad ng Pilipinas para matuldukan ang pang-aabuso sa mga kabataan,” Castro said.

The DOH continues to strengthen initiatives in support of Sustainable Development Goal 16.2, which seeks to end all forms of violence against children.

“Mahigpit ang mandato ng Pangulo – pangalagaan ang kapakanan ng mga kabataan at kababaihan upang masiguro ang kanilang nutrisyon, kalusugan, at kaligtasan,” she added.