National Children’s Month: One Hope, One Purpose
National Children’s Month: One Hope, One Purpose On Wednesday, the National Children's Month (NCM) celebration was launched by the Child Protection Unit (CPU) of the Department of Education (DepEd) with discussions on preventing bullying and ensuring children's wellbeing in classrooms. The 30th NCM also intends to meet and improve the mental health of Filipino children through initiatives that address many categories of children's rights, such as acknowledging the severity of mental health issues affecting children prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. DepEd has also begun its anti-bullying program, which supports community involvement in the defense of children's rights and protection while ensuring the effectiveness of child protection committees. I believe that the National Children's Month is a great initiative that provides for the protection of every child's rights. The kick-off ceremonies brings together representatives from national government agenc...