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 The 2025 National Children’s Month Celebration with the theme emphasizes the urgent need to protect children from online sexual abuse and the spread of child exploitation materials. In today’s digital age, the internet provides unlimited opportunities for learning and connection, but it also exposes children to risks that threaten their safety, dignity, and emotional well-being. Over the years, the Philippine government has strengthened efforts to protect children, especially in the digital space. Laws such as the Anti-OSAEC Act, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, and the Anti-Child Pornography Act serve as strong foundations for fighting exploitation. Government agencies like the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Department of Justice, and the Philippine National Police work together to investigate cases, rescue victims, and hold offenders accountable. These actions show that the government recognizes the seriou...

 President Elpidio Quirino was born in Vigan, Ilocos Sur on November 16, 1890, where he grew up in a family deeply valuing perseverance and discipline. Despite limited means, he worked hard to pursue education, eventually graduating from the University of the Philippines College of Law. His early life taught him the importance of determination that shaped his political career. Quirino’s entry into public service began when he became a lecturer and later a lawyer, but his passion for nation-building pushed him toward politics. He became a member of the Philippine House of Representatives, then a Senator, and later Secretary of Finance and Secretary of the Interior. His political journey was strengthened by his involvement in the 1935 Philippine Constitution, where he played a role as a member of the Constitutional Convention. Through these roles, Quirino gained a deeper understanding of the country's needs, especially as the Philippines moved toward independence. As President, Quiri...

    Stepping Back in Time: Exploring the History of Vigan City If there’s one place in the Philippines that feels like stepping straight into a history book, it’s Vigan City . Walking through its cobblestone streets lined with ancestral houses, you can almost hear the echoes of horse-drawn kalesas and imagine the lives of the people who once filled this Spanish colonial town with laughter, trade, and culture. A Glimpse into the Past Vigan’s story began long before the Spanish set foot on its shores. It was once a thriving coastal trading post known as “Biga-a” , named after a plant that grew abundantly in the area. Chinese, Malay, and other Asian merchants frequently visited to trade gold, beeswax, and other goods — proof that Vigan was already a center of commerce even before colonization. When Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo arrived in 1572, he was captivated by this vibrant community and decided to establish a town. It became Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan , named in...