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 Protecting Children’s Safety, Dignity, and Rights in the Digital Age The 2025 National Children’s Month Celebration, with the theme “OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!”, highlights a pressing and painful reality faced by many children today, especially in the digital space. This theme is a strong call to action, reminding society that children’s safety and dignity must always come first. As technology continues to grow, so do the risks of online sexual abuse and exploitation, making this advocacy more relevant than ever. The Philippine government has taken important steps to protect children through laws, policies, and partnerships. Laws such as the Anti-OSAEC Law and the strengthened child protection policies show the government’s commitment to addressing online abuse. Agencies work with law enforcement, schools, and even international organizations to track offenders, rescue victims, and remove harmful materials online. These efforts reflect an unde...

Vigan City, located in Ilocos Sur, is one of the most well-preserved heritage cities in the Philippines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in the 16th century during the Spanish colonial period, Vigan became an important trading post where Asian, European, and indigenous Filipino cultures met and blended. This unique mix of influences is reflected in the city’s architecture, traditions, and way of life, making it a living example of the Philippines’ colonial past. The city’s urban design and architecture are among its most striking features. Its famous Calle Crisologo is lined with ancestral houses built with thick stone walls, hardwood floors, and capiz-shell windows—an architectural style known as Bahay na Bato. The cobblestone streets, antique lamp posts, and kalesas (horse-drawn carriages) transport visitors back to the Spanish era. These structures have been carefully preserved, allowing people to experience what a 16th- to 18th-century colonial town looked like. Beyond its...