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Salinlahi called on the government to strengthen investigations into online sexual abuse and exploitation, require platforms to detect and remove abusive content, improve reporting and rescue mechanisms, and provide survivors with psychosocial and legal support.
Children should not be compromised by budget cuts. Schools should have enough guidance counselors, nurses, and support personnel.
Through arts and psychology-guided open-ended questions, facilitators learned about the story behind their drawings.
“Instead of lowering [the minimum age of criminal responsibility], the government must ensure first that our children and youth are growing up in a safe environment, whether inside their homes, schools, and in the community."
“Punishment is not the answer. Proper intervention is needed to guide children towards reason."
“Children do not get exposed to violence separate from their environment."
"Fearless in love. And this much is certain about Wowa: that she was shaped and forged by her love for God and the people. She stands today as one tempered by the witnessed prayers on the streets."
There are at least 20 political prisoners in Eastern Visayas, and most of them are farmers and human rights workers slapped with trumped-up criminal charges due to their political beliefs.
Online risks become more complex with the proliferation of artificial intelligence, deepfakes, grooming, and the misuse of children’s images.
"A lower number of reported cases does not necessarily mean fewer violations."
Photographs posted by the Army online show that children were on the top of military armored vehicles, while some of them were assisted by soldiers in holding long firearms.
Despite the inspirational work that they do and the absence of government support for this grassroots initiative, they have been subjected to political vilification, surveillance, and harassment.
"We learn about our human rights, the state of education, social issues, and even about our environment critically."
“The state of queer literature today is shaped by this intersectionality—by understanding that gender and class [struggle] are deeply intertwined.”
CHR said that there are gaps in the “child-sensitive handling of OSAEC cases—from reporting mechanisms and rescue operations to rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.”
“The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity marks a turning point. But it is only the beginning. Justice must not stop at symbolism, it must materialize in policy reform, prosecution of all perpetrators, and tangible support for the victims and their families.”
“This type of abuse against children is widespread due to the extreme poverty that many Filipino families endure. They struggle to meet their daily needs because of low wages, lack of job opportunities, and the rising cost of goods,” Salinlahi Spokesperson Trixie Manalo said.
“We are alarmed by this invasion of our privacy and safety. This constitutes illegal surveillance and harassment, violating our rights. We are not engaged in any illegal activities; we are simply volunteering to address educational gaps in our communities."
“I believe parents, me included, should always encourage young readers to read Filipino books in order to not get out of touch with our own identity as Filipinos. It’s good that they are also exposed to foreign shows and books but at the end of the day they are not our stories. They are not our experiences. Surrounding them with Filipino books is what will make them differentiate between our own stories and experiences versus that of others."
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