Rappler's latest stories on children
10 million kids 'may never return to school' after coronavirus
Save the Children says the economic fallout of the crisis could force an extra 90 to 117 million children into poverty, with a knock-on effect on school admissions
As surrogacy booms, fears Ukraine becoming 'online baby store'
In some cases parents discover they have no genetic link with children born to surrogates
U.S. must free migrant children from detention, court says
Two of the country's 3 family detention centers have confirmed cases of the infection, district judge Dolly Gee says in her ruling on June 26
Cops arrest online sex trafficker in Taguig who abused own son, sister
'One of the victims was a differently abled 27-year-old deaf female, the younger sister of the suspect and who is also the mother of some of the children rescued,' says Police Colonel Sheila Portento
Mother arrested for livestreaming sexual abuse of own children
The 35-year-old mother faces charges of child trafficking which is punishable by life imprisonment
JK Rowling to publish fairy tale free for locked-down children
The first two chapters of 'The Ickabog' are up online
Surge in child mortality forecast in pandemic-hit developing countries
Poorer nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America could see an additional 1.2 million infants die over the period
During coronavirus lockdown: Abused women, children more vulnerable
A drop in reported cases of abuse during the lockdown may not be good news as it could point to victims having a harder time reporting crimes to authorities
Cebu sets guidelines for release of children in conflict with the law
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia says it is important to establish protocols for children in conflict with the law as they are different from adult prisoners
Tip from Australian police lead to arrest of sex trafficker in Caloocan
(UPDATED) Police rescue 3 minors, all children of the suspect
Saudi Arabia eliminates death penalty for minors
'Instead, the individual will receive a prison sentence of no longer than 10 years in a juvenile detention facility,' the statement says
'Trapped with abusers,' 7 kids rescued from sex trafficker in Luzon
'One unintended consequence of [the lockdown] is that vulnerable children are being trapped with abusers and traffickers in their homes,' says the International Justice Mission
2 million Filipino children may miss out on vaccinations during pandemic – Unicef
Unicef says it is investing around P85 million in the next 3 years to support the Department of Health and other partners in increasing immunization coverage in the country
LOOK: Isabelle Daza makes animated children's story to explain coronavirus pandemic
'Tralala the Tiger' and friends explain the coronavirus pandemic to young kids
[OPINION | Dash of SAS] Preventing child sexploitation during lockdown and beyond
Last year, the Department of Justice Office of Cybercrime received more than 600,000 tips of images and videos of naked, sexualized, and abused Filipino children
U.N. chief calls to protect children from coronavirus consequences
Lockdown measures and increased global recession are fueling increased tensions within families, and 'children are both victims and witnesses of domestic violence and abuse,' Guterres says
Online sexual exploitation of children may rise during lockdown – NGOs
With children staying home, and families in an economic bind, child-focused NGOs want the public and the government to be on the lookout
Pisay lends gym to Philippine Children's Medical Center employees, PUIs
Allowing part of the Philippine Science High School main campus to be used by PCMC is the institution's contribution in the fight against COVID-19, on top of the face shields it has developed for health workers, says a school official
FALSE: Graphics 'from Unicef' with 'tips' on coronavirus
Unicef says the graphics containing their logo and name, and circulating online did not come from them
LIST: 20 new books to help PH kids develop love of reading
The 20 books, all written in Filipino, are published by Philippine publishing houses for Room to Read, a global nonprofit that promotes reading among young children
8 children, baby rescued from online sexual exploitation in Pampanga and Laguna
Three children are rescued in Angeles, Pampanga, while another 5 children and a 25-day old baby were rescued in San Pedro, Laguna
House passes bill imposing stiffer penalties vs child abuse
An overwhelming 228 legislators vote in favor of stiffening the punishment for child abusers
FAST FACTS: Why online sexual exploitation of children happens in the Philippines
On Safer Internet Day, government officials promise continuous training of front liners to rescue victims of online sexual exploitation
House approves bill protecting women, children vs electronic violence
Gabriela Representative Arlene Brosas says the passage of the measure will give women and children an 'increased chance' to combat all forms of abuse
Bangladesh allows education for Rohingya refugee children
Local media report that a pilot program involving more than 10,000 students will be launched soon, with UNICEF and Dhaka jointly designing the curriculum
House OKs on 2nd reading bill protecting women, children vs electronic abuse
Violators stand to face jail time up to 6 to 12 years and a fine between P300,000 to P500,000
How Sinulog brought this couple from Tangub City together
A decade ago, Mabel and Roy meet while dancing the Sinulog. Now they're back as a couple.
More gov't programs for special education students, mobile schools urged
The Philippine Institute of Development Studies says lack of transportation, basic facilities, and infrastructure are major challenges in providing education to children with disabilities
Wanting to be home for Christmas, 6 minors escape Cebu City facility
At least 3 of them are now back at Operation Second Chance, and will be given visitation time with their families on Christmas Eve
Europe's most wanted online sex offender gets 20 years in Cebu
Nelson Siacor Torayno is also ordered to pay P2 million in fines
At 50, Sesame Street still going strong – and big honor awaits
Since its debut in November 1969 on American public television, the famous address has taken on many forms in more than 150 countries
[OPINION | Dash of SAS] Online sexual exploitation of children is a family business
In 2018, the Department of Justice Office of Cybercrime received more than 600,000 tips of images and videos of naked, sexualized, and abused Filipino children. This marked a 1,300% increase from the previous year.
Post-pageant life, Katarina Rodriguez remains committed to charity work
From HIV/AIDS awareness and peace education, the former Miss World Philippines 2018 queen now takes on the cause of teenage pregnancy with Save the Children
Italian child sex offender arrested in Davao City
Lorenzo Marchesi 'was believed to be engaging children online to lure and groom them for both online and in-person sexual exploitation,' says the International Justice Mission
Pneumonia epidemic is deadliest child killer – aid groups
Pneumonia is preventable but still kills more children – 800,000 under the age of 5 last year – than any other infection, says UNICEF in a joint statement to mark World Pneumonia Day
Turkey rules 'Rebel Girls' children's book be treated as porn
'Some stories will have a detrimental influence on the minds of those under the age of 18,' the Turkish government says about 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls', a series of inspiring stories about women of history for young children
House bill seeks to protect husbands, same-sex partners from domestic abuse
Rizal Representative Fidel Nograles wants to expand the coverage of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004
Rappler Talk: A message to #WhenElaiMetBoyet on its social media post
Advocates encourage celebrities to stop using people on the spectrum for entertainment
Imee Marcos questions need for children's welfare body
Senator Imee Marcos asks: 'Relevant pa ba 'yan?'
'Maggie, blaze the trail for illegitimate children such as you'
A hearing at the Supreme Court turns emotional as petitioner Maggie Ho Aquino claims her right to inherit from her grandfather, and is urged by a justice to see the case through
Hong Kong's grandpa protesters speak softly but carry a stick
Elderly members of 'Protect the Children' march to mediate between police and demonstrators, and buy protesters time when the cops start to charge
Google to pay $170-million fine for sharing YouTube kids data
The settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and the New York state Attorney General is the largest amount in a case involving the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, a 1998 federal law
Experts to SC: Strike down law that discriminates vs illegitimate children
PSA data says that in 2017, there were more illegitimate children than legitimate children in the Philippines
Hundreds of Manila minors taken into custody for staying out past curfew
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno's curfew memorandum seeks to penalize parents for their perceived neglect of underaged kids
U.S. to allow indefinite detention of migrant children – DHS
The move is aimed at deterring migrant expectations that they will be released after being arrested by the US border authorities and able to disappear into the US population
Binibining Pilipinas queens visit Philippine Children's Medical Center, spends time with kids
The queens spend time with the children of Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Israel delays deportation of Filipina worker, Israeli-born son
The lawyer for Rosemarie Perez and her 13-year-old son Rohan has requested an urgent hearing on their status in a bid to have them remain in Israel
Supreme Court tackles inheritance rights of illegitimate children
(UPDATED) The High Court is set to discuss Article 992 of the Civil Code which says an illegitimate child has no right to inherit from the legitimate relatives of his father or mother
Grudges come naturally to kids – gratitude must be taught
Our results suggest that young children must learn the principle of direct reciprocity in order to apply it
Born in Israel, hundreds of Filipino children risk expulsion
The United Children of Israel says some 600 families could now face expulsion over a loss of residency status
