for every child.

Every year in November, the Philippines observes National Children's Month. This month-long celebration aims to provide Filipino children with a safe environment, a good education, and access to healthcare. Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero, once stated that the youth are the nation's future and that investing in children is critical to the betterment of the next generation. This holiday is also motivated by empathy. As a third-world country, most families struggle financially, and children bear the brunt of the burden. This month focuses on how we can assist and support them.

Many countries around the world had begun celebrating 'Children's Day' before the Philippines started observing National Children's Month. It began in June 1857 when Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard conducted a special service for the children. He initially called it 'Rose Day,' then 'Flower Sunday,' and finally 'Children's Day.'

On November 20, 1989, the Philippines became the first country to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The National Youth Commission (N.Y.C.), the Council for the Welfare of Children (C.W.C.), and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (D.S.W.D.) were tasked with developing activities, plans, and charitable events to assist needy children.

The goal of National Children's Month is to provide assistance to children who have been victims of abuse, poverty, natural disasters, or violence. In fact, there was an alarmingly high rate of sexual abuse and exploitation among children in 2013.

Under Republic Act No. 10661, late Philippine President Benigno Aquino III declared November to be the official National Children's Month in the Philippines in 2015.

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