25 FB accounts engaging in illegal adoption reported to authorities

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Virginia Orogo appealed to the public to course adoption through legal processes to “safeguard abandoned and neglected children.”

“Not only by giving these children loving homes, but to ensure that they are provided, under the law, with full rights similar to biological children in order to reach their best potential,” she added

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Ninja kids jump out of van to escape social workers

If there’s a will, then there’s a way out.

Street children were caught on cam as they skillfully fled from a rescue van in Quiapo, Manila. The kids were gathered by a social worker, and were supposed to be brought to the main office of the Manila Social Welfare and Development (MSWD).

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15-year-old boy arrested for social worker’s slay

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly killings a   social worker at the  Department of Social Welfare and Development  in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) on Friday.

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Pope Francis and the Mystery of Manila’s Vanishing Street Children

Pope Francis and the Mystery of Manila’s Vanishing Street Children

Was the Philippine capital really purged of unsightly urchins for the Pope's recent visit, as media reports allege?

Pope says 'ideological colonization' threatens traditional family

Pope says 'ideological colonization' threatens traditional family

Pope Francis on Friday warned against an "ideological colonization of the family," a reference to gay marriage around the world and to a heated debate in the Philippines about a government population control plan.

Pope Francis’ Visit To The Philippines: Street Children Rounded Up, Caged To ‘Clean Up’ Manila Streets

Pope Francis’ Visit To The Philippines: Street Children Rounded Up, Caged To ‘Clean Up’ Manila Streets

Street children as young as 5 are being rounded up in the streets of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, ahead of the five-day visit of Pope Francis to the country. The children are being herded into the city’s notorious detention centers under appalling conditions as part of effort to “clean up” the streets ahead of the pontiff’s arrival on January 15.

Divorce Ban Leads to Unintended Consequences

Divorce Ban Leads to Unintended Consequences

The Washington Post recently ran an article discussing the issues faced by unhappy couples in the Philippines as a result of its divorce ban. The Philippines is the last country on Earth where divorce is denied to the majority of citizens, with only a few narrow grounds serving as possible exceptions to the blanket ban. Though this may seem like a good and noble way to create stable, strong families, experts say the reality is often far from ideal.

British woman held for detaining 5 kids tried to put up foster home

British woman held for detaining 5 kids tried to put up foster home

A British woman arrested last week for allegedly detaining five children in her house tried to put up a foster home for neglected children here, said an official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Luzon region.

Little Girl’s Valentine Dream Turns Bloody

Little Girl’s Valentine Dream Turns Bloody

Five-year-old Genevieve (not her real name) was set to be crowned yesterday as the third runner-up in the search for Miss Valentine 2013 in their school here.

Homeless boy wins $130,000 peace prize

Homeless boy wins $130,000 peace prize


The obstacles seemed insurmountable for a 13-year-old Filipino street kid: Forced to scavenge for his survival from the age of two, slept in a coffin, and ran away to seek help after he was badly injured, Cris "Kesz" Valdez had every excuse to merely look out for himself.

Dennis Rodman finally meets his father after 42 years

Dennis Rodman finally meets his father after 42 years

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has finally met his estranged father after 42 years of separation, following an exhibition game in the Philippines.

Adopt children legally, DSWD urges families

Adopt children legally, DSWD urges families

During the Christmas season, visits to orphanages are popular among a number of Filipinos, who choose to share their blessings to children growing up without their parents.

Philippine army mislabeled child soldiers—rights group

Philippine army mislabeled child soldiers—rights group

A U.S.-based human rights group accused the Philippine army Wednesday of falsely labeling some children it had taken into custody as communist child soldiers.

Rights group accuses Army of fabricating stories on child warriors

Rights group accuses Army of fabricating stories on child warriors

The Philippine Army must stop its “despicable practice” of fabricating stories about “child warriors” and parading them before the press to buttress its “propaganda” war against the communist-led New People’s Army, the Human Rights Watch said.

New racket: Trafficking in unborn babies

New racket: Trafficking in unborn babies

It is called trafficking in unborn babies.

Pregnant Filipino women have been recruited to travel overseas legally as tourists then sell their newborns to waiting adoptive parents, the Department of Social Welfare and Development said on Wednesday.

Adoption as trafficking ploy

Adoption as trafficking ploy

Child welfare experts from the United States, Europe, Australia and the Philippines are meeting in Makati beginning today (Wednesday) to tackle inter-country adoption as a means to curb the trafficking of Filipino children.

Congress approves bill prohibiting physical punishment of children

Congress approves bill prohibiting physical punishment of children

The House of Representative solidify child protection in the country with the approval of House Bill no. 4455 or the Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children Act, which prohibits physical punishment and psychological threats to children.

Archaic adoption laws need revision

Archaic adoption laws need revision

A lawmaker Friday stressed the need for the government to update the country’s existing laws on adoption and make it responsive to the needs of changing times.

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DSWD chief urges immediate passage of Foster Care Bill

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DSWD chief urges immediate passage of Foster Care Bill

MANILA, Philippines (PNA) — Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon "Dinky" Juliano-Soliman on Wednesday urged members of the House of Congress to prioritize the immediate passage of the Foster Care Bill.