CHILDREN IN NEW NORMAL; THEIR RIGHTS IS A MUST
P andemic brought a huge impact to everyone. Every life is affected and that led to a new way of living or the so called new normal. As things changed, from being able travel freely to being unable to go out, things got boring and things to do were limited. All of us were affected but children were the most. Being affected by the new normal doesn’t mean to stop looking and assessing rights. But rather, it means to prioritize the rights especially those who are affected the most. 2 021 National Children's Month Celebration with the theme: “New Normal Na Walang Iwanan: Karapatan ng Bawat Bata Ating Tutukan!” (No One is Left Behind under the New Normal: Focus on Children’s Rights) focuses on the children’s rights in the middle of health crisis. The DSWD said they will give attention to the difficulties experienced by children in the new normal setting and address concerns on their rights to survival, development, protection, and participation. This is so importan...