The Celebration aims to promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being of the Filipino children. Likewise, this year's celebration intends to give emphasis on the role of media in protecting the children's rights.
In view of this, the regional and division offices, and schools are encouraged to undertake the following child-related activities on October 1-31, 2012 to highlight the role of children in community life and nation-building:
- Hoisting of a streamer depicting this year's logo and theme may be downloaded from http://www.cwc.gov.ph
- Integration of the celebration in different subject areas;
- Giving recognition or awards to students/children who have made significant contributions in the school or in the community;
- Discussions on current issues involving children, in the appropriate subject areas; and
- Organize child-friendly activities such as art contests, poster and slogan making, children's fair, and/or photo exhibit.
During the Kick-off Program on October 1, 2012 at 8:20-8:40 a.m. based on the Philippine Standard Time (PST) as per DepEd Order No. 86, s. 2011, there will be a simultaneous nationwide singing of children's rights community songs entitled "Here I Am One Small Voice (English Version) or "Narito ang Munting Puso" Bright Child Song, and "Bawat Bata" by Apo Hiking Society, by the children in their respective schools across regions. These songs may also be sang by school children in flag ceremonies during the month-long celebration. Enclosure Nos. 2 and 3 contain the lyrics of these songs.
The songs may be accessed at the CWC website: http://www.cwc.gov.ph, by clicking on Downloads at the title upper menu, or by clicking on Others, and then on 20th National Children's Month under the Public Affairs and Information Office (PAID). The National Children's Month poster and streamer can also be downloaded from the website of CWC.
Expenses incurred relative to the conduct of activities for the said celebration shall be charged to local funds subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
For more information, please contact Ms. Edna L. Estal of the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) at telephone nos.: (02) 781-1035 and (02) 781-1039 local 1005 or 1006.
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