Malaysia – Following increased uproar over a tragic “basikal lajak” accident in the state, Johor DAP leader Dr Boo Cheng Hau remarked that parents as adults should be answerable for their children’s safety and well-being. He believes that more comprehensive solutions should be developed to make adults responsible for their children’s safety and well-being. According to him, as a medical officer …

Philippines – It’s an important reminder for Sen. Bong Go as he encouraged parents to get their eligible children inoculated against COVID-19 as the government set the pilot vaccination of those aged five to 11 today. The start of the vaccination program for young children was moved to today from Feb. 4 due to logistical challenges, according to health authorities. …

Parents are worrying about their children’s safety at school, as on 1st July the school semester will start. The Ministry of Education however, has assured families that each school has already prepared safety measures. Mr. Varavij Kambhu Na Ayudhaya, Advisor to the Minister of Education, said today the ministry has been working with the Department of Health, and has issued …

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) will let the parents decide and respect those who are against enrolling their children for the upcoming school year amid the threats of the Covid-19 pandemic. Education Secretary Leonor Briones said yesterday the next school year would be voluntary due to the concerns of the coronavirus disease and they would just give the …

There are creative ways that we can teach during this enhanced community quarantine. Besides saving, children often learn about the value of personal hygiene and physical distance, as they obey a set of rules to purchase from Mama’s home quarantine store. Mother Hycinth Clor de Arta, hoping to be successful while in quarantine, set up a mini sari-sari store at …