Nathalie

Being an archipelago within the Pacific Ring of Fire and falling within the typhoon belt, the Philippines faces differences and a higher intensity than other countries in facing challenges brought about by climate change.  Environmental changes are not isolated incidents but complex, interrelated processes reflecting impacts brought about by global warming and unsustainable human activities. These changes would further facilitate the precarious living conditions of millions of Filipinos, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable sectors of society. Some of the drivers of such changes in the environment are: Increasing Numbers and Strength of Natural Disasters The Philippines has always been typhoon-prone; however, the frequency and the impact are intensifying. Typhoons visit regularly around 20 yearly, and the force has been growing stronger, causing severe flooding, landslides, and destruction to coasts. Ocean warming enhances the available energy in the atmosphere, thus enhanci...

 Such is the 2024 National Children's Month theme "Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines"-a strong call to serve an urgent call for concern regarding children in the Philippines who are being abused and harmed. This theme strikes true urgency in eradicating the continuing prevalence of violence against children, thereby strengthening one's sense of collective responsibility by making society more child-friendly in which children could grow, develop, and thrive safely. Break the Prevalence" strikes a response and prevention of the systemic and widespread nature of violence against children. This may in the form of physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, and exploitation which have remained prevalent amongst many children in the country. The theme does not simply enforce the laws but challenges the existing systems and structures by instilling cultural or social change that involves the interest of the child...