Jannah Marie

National Children’s Month is observed every November by virtue of Republic Act No. 10661 signed on May 29, 2015 by then President Benigno Aquino III. The declaration commemorates the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by the United Nations General Assembly on Nov. 20, 1989. The Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Youth Commission, and Council for the Welfare of Children are tasked to implement activities. This year’s theme is “Isulong: Tamang Pag-aaruga para sa lahat ng bata,” it is fitting that this parents-children dialogue is organized, in which positive parenting and discipline towards children was the significant focus. The DSWD Field Office VII through the Regional Council for the Welfare of Children (RCWC) conducted a whole-day Parents-Children Dialogue on November 22, 2018 at the Golden Peak Hotel and Suites, Cebu City. The activity was participated by the parent and children representatives from different Local Government Uni

         God created human to be the steward of his other creations. He wants us to use it equally. In his eyes all human being are equal and has the right for all the fruit that the world may bring. But because of greediness, human destroy what God wants us to do.           In this time, equal rights and equal opportunities is a wide topic. Let us say in terms of seeking a job. There are still companies that prefer to hire a boy or a girl employee rather than a member of LGBTQ. Not knowing what they are capable to do . The company still impose an age limit for their employees.  So the seniors or those who are in their 40's have difficulty in seeking a job. So the number of unemployed workers in our country increases. And also there are companies that prefer to hire a college graduate rather than a senior high school graduate. So what’s the point of having a senior high school if the graduates  will  be denied for the opportunities to work in a good company.            We shou

          Christmas is the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. Jesus was born to redeem our sins, to save us sinners from the fire of purgatory. This yuletide season is not only for the celebration. It is not just for giving and receiving gifts. Let us think for the true essence of this season.           Christmas is for loving, loving your family, loving your friends, loving your neighbor, loving your enemy and loving your self as Christ loves us.           Christmas is a time of forgiving, forgiving those who hurt you and asking someone to forgive you for all the things that you did or said.           Christmas is a time of giving. Let us practice the deeds of giving. Give someone what they need. As they say, always share your blessings because it will return more than what you give. Always remember that what you have is a blessing from God. For God loves the world He gave us His only son. If God can give His only son to redeem our sins and later on died on a cross. It is a litt