South Cotabato, Philippines — In commemoration of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, the Philippines celebrates National Children’s Month, seeking to instill its significance in the Filipino consciousness and to strengthen the protection and promotion of children’s rights.
In support of this cause, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. expressed his commitment to the rights and welfare of children, stating that the youth represent hope for continued progress and development in the province.
“Dapat ipakita natin ang suporta sa ating kabataan at ang karapatan ng bawat bata ay dapat nating palakasin dito sa South Cotabato,” he said. “Pinapahalagahan natin ang kabataan dahil naniniwala tayo na ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan at pag-asa para sa tuloy-tuloy na development ng ating probinsya.”
In line with the National Children’s Month celebration, South Cotabato will host its State of the Children’s Address (SOCHA) on November 12, 2024, at the South Cotabato Gym and Cultural Center. This event will highlight the value of children in society and recognize their rights.
The SOCHA will focus on the province’s initiatives that support children’s rights, including survival, protection, participation, education, development, and health and nutrition. It will also discuss both accomplished and proposed programs aimed at safeguarding the welfare of children and ensuring their rights to safety and well-being.
“Ipapaabot natin lahat ng mga programa na meron tayo na naaayon sa ating mga kabataan,” Governor Tamayo stated. “Sinisiguro natin na lahat ng karapatan ng bawat bata ay napoproteksyunan ng mga programa na meron ang ating provincial government.”
With the theme “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines,” South Cotabato aims to highlight the worth of children by fostering a safe, supportive environment for them.
Under the leadership of Governor Tamayo, the Provincial Government of South Cotabato remains committed in its oath to uphold and protect the rights of every child in the province by creating a safe and healthy community for the next generation.
