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 "Climate Change and Resiliency of Filipinos." Climate change is a big problem that is making life harder for many Filipinos. Because the Philippines is often hit by typhoons, floods, and other natural disasters, the changes in our environment affect a lot of people, especially those who don’t have much. Even though these challenges are hard, Filipinos always find ways to recover and stay strong, showing the world what resilience means. One reason why climate change is getting worse is deforestation. When trees are cut down for farming, construction, or illegal logging, it leads to floods and the destruction of natural habitats. Another reason is the pollution caused by factories, cars, and the use of plastics, which increases global warming. These problems make typhoons stronger, cause sea levels to rise, and disrupt the lives of many Filipinos. Filipinos are resilient, but we can’t rely on resilience alone. We need to work together to solve the root causes of climate change...

    “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines."             This year’s National Children’s Month theme, “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines,” reminds us that it’s time to take action to protect children from harm. Children deserve to feel safe, loved, and supported because they are the future of our nation. Sadly, many kids still experience abuse, neglect, and violence, which can affect their growth and well-being. In the Philippines, there are many cases of children suffering from different forms of abuse—physical, emotional, and even online. This problem happens for many reasons, like poverty, lack of education, or weak enforcement of laws that are meant to protect children. To address this, families, schools, and communities must work together. Parents should learn how to care for their children in positive ways, schools should teach about ch...