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27 05, 2025

Philippines joins other 9 countries in regional ASEAN consultation to eliminate violence against children

By |May 27th, 2025|Participation, Partnerships, Press|Comments Off on Philippines joins other 9 countries in regional ASEAN consultation to eliminate violence against children

Jillian, a dedicated child rights advocate of Educo Philippines, recently joined fellow advocates from nine Southeast Asian countries in the Regional Consultation on the 2nd ASEAN Plan of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Children (2026–2035) held in Indonesia last May 2025. The consultation brought together children and young leaders from across the ASEAN region to directly contribute to shaping a safer, more inclusive, and child-centered Southeast Asia.

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13 08, 2018

Water for children unites a community

By |August 13th, 2018|Nutrition|Comments Off on Water for children unites a community

“Before, we used to fetch water from far away, in the next village. It was risky because it was close to the road,” recalls Maerich Buenavente. Thirteen-year-old Maerich and her family of five live in Barangay Amtic, a village in the outskirts of Ligao City in the Province of Albay, Philippines. Her family lives off [...]

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9 05, 2018

Legazpi, Manito ‘Tungo sa Makabatang Pamamahala’

By |May 9th, 2018|CFLG, Events, Participation|Comments Off on Legazpi, Manito ‘Tungo sa Makabatang Pamamahala’

Children comprise a third of society. They are also one of its most capable, most vulnerable, and most valuable members. And yet, children are one of the most unrepresented sectors in governance. Decisions being made for the growth of communities often do not consider the special needs nor engage the unique capacities of children. Fundación [...]

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8 03, 2018

EDUCO condemns the fact that thousands of young girls abandon school to work or get married

By |March 8th, 2018|Events|Comments Off on EDUCO condemns the fact that thousands of young girls abandon school to work or get married

8th March 2018—On International Women’s Day, EDUCO is reiterating its commitment to education as a fundamental tool for fighting against the discrimination and violence suffered by girls and women all over the world. Macarena Céspedes, Head of Advocacy at EDUCO, confirms that “today women still have fewer opportunities than men and, when they do have [...]

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19 01, 2018

Around 9000 children affected by Mayon Eruption

By |January 19th, 2018|DRR, Education, Emergency, Press|Comments Off on Around 9000 children affected by Mayon Eruption

19 January 2018, Legazpi City—According to a Department of Education-Bicol report dated January 16, a total of 8,703 school children were affected by the Mayon Volcano Eruption—5,568 of these are in EDUCO-covered communities. Fundación Educación y Cooperación – EDUCO obtained this report from its coordination efforts during its rapid needs assessment. These children are part of the [...]

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7 12, 2017

EDUCO pushed for ‘State of Children Address’ in 2017 children’s month celebrations

By |December 7th, 2017|Events, Press|Comments Off on EDUCO pushed for ‘State of Children Address’ in 2017 children’s month celebrations

The Philippines celebrates its National Children’s Month every November. This coincides with the anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which is also celebrated on the 20th day of every November. Activities part of the Children’s Month has traditionally included talent shows, art contests, and learning symposia, among others. [...]

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13 07, 2017

Boats are back for children in Bato, CamSur

By |July 13th, 2017|DRR, Education, Projects|Comments Off on Boats are back for children in Bato, CamSur

When super typhoon Nina blew away their boats, fisherfolk in Bato, Camarines Sur had to take temporary construction jobs away from their families. They shared with the few who managed not to lose their boats. A day’s worth of one boat’s catch had to be cut in halves or thirds, even. Some are forced to [...]

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16 06, 2017

Educo signs agreement with DepEd V for project on children

By |June 16th, 2017|Education, Projects|Comments Off on Educo signs agreement with DepEd V for project on children

Fundación Educación y Cooperación (EDUCO) recently signed an agreement with the Department of Education Region V—particularly in the divisions of Albay, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon—to work with local governments and other stakeholders in implementing the project, Ensure a Nurturing, Accessible and Better Leaner’s Education (Project ENABLE). Project ENABLE is a three-year (2017-2020) project that aims [...]

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29 04, 2017

Children were highlights at Project EARLi Launching

By |April 29th, 2017|Events|Comments Off on Children were highlights at Project EARLi Launching

"Payak ang pamumuhay sa aming barangay (Life is simple in our village)," recalled Biboy Gerobin, 12 years old, a primary school student in Buluang Elementary School, Camarines Sur. Biboy described life in his community as simple. Families get by and are able to eat three times a day. Kids go to school. Biboy, 12, got emotional [...]

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3 04, 2017

Educo Study: Most Child Protection Councils not yet fully functional

By |April 3rd, 2017|Participation|Comments Off on Educo Study: Most Child Protection Councils not yet fully functional

A baseline study recently conducted in select municipalities of Bicol reveals that most Local Councils for the Protection of Children (LCPC)—especially in barangays—have low awareness on their mandates as primary duty bearers of child rights in their communities. LCPCs do not meet every quarter, have no annual work and financial plans, nor engage children’s meaningful [...]

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