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          Elpidio Rivera Quirino was born on November 16, 1890 in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, to a humble family of farmers and artisans. His early life was marked by perseverance and determination, as he worked while studying to support his education. He graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Law and became one of the topnotchers in the 1915 Bar Examinations. His modest beginnings shaped his vision of leadership, emphasizing resilience, education, and service to the Filipino people.                Quirino’s political career began as a law clerk and later as a congressman and senator. He rose to prominence under the mentorship of Manuel L. Quezon. He served as Vice President under Manuel Roxas from 1946 to 1948, and upon Roxas’s sudden death, Quirino assumed the presidency on April 17, 1948. He remained in office until December 30, 1953, making him the 6th President of the Philippines. His administrat...

The 2025 National Children’s Month theme boldly calls for ending online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, reminding us that protecting their safety, dignity, and rights is a collective duty, obligation, and responsibility.   On November 2025, the Philippines marked the 33rd National Children’s Month with the theme “OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!”. This celebration highlights the urgent fight against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM). Government agencies such as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and local councils have intensified campaigns through seminars, orientations, and community pledges to strengthen cyber safety and child protection.   The government’s role in safeguarding children is evident in the implementation of Republic Act 11930, the Anti-OSAEC/CS...