PBBM creates system for children against abuse
2024-Dec-11 07:00
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the creation of a system to ensure the protection of children against different forms of abuses.
The president signed Executive Order 79 to establishing the Mahalin at Kalingain ating mga Bata (MAKABATA) Program.
The program includes MAKABATA Helpline 1383.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development will lead and the Council for the Welfare of Children will be the coordinating and monitoring body of the said program.