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Stronger food policies needed to combat obesity in the Philippines

To Combat Childhood Obesity On World Obesity Day 2025, NNC, UNICEF, and WHO call for urgent policy action to prevent childhood obesity and promote healthier food environments. MANILA – On World Obesity Day 2025, the National Nutrition Council (NNC), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) call for stronger policies to…

UNICEF study reveals that support from local government can significantly boost education outcomes

Local funding and strategic planning drive school success A UNICEF study shows that even schools with limited resources can achieve high learning outcomes with strong local government and community support. MANILA – A UNICEF study revealed that schools can produce best-performing learners even with meager resources, if supported by local officials and community members.…

UNICEF Philippines and BDO Foundation launch partnership for the benefit of youth in Bangsamoro region

To provide educational opportunities for out-of-school youth in BARMM UNICEF Philippines and BDO Foundation partner to support vulnerable youth in BARMM with educational opportunities through ALS, aiming to transform lives. MANILA — UNICEF Philippines and BDO Foundation are partnering to expand educational opportunities for out-of-school children, youth, and adolescents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region…

UNICEF stresses need for food and drug administration oversight to protect child health and nutrition

UNICEF stresses need for food and drug administration oversight to protect child health and nutrition UNICEF highlights the critical role of robust regulation in ensuring children’s access to safe, nutritious products and combating the malnutrition crisis in the Philippines. MANILA, 27 January 2025 – UNICEF emphasizes the importance of protecting child health through robust…

Challenging future projected for children in 2050 in world transformed

By extreme climate crises, population shifts, and tech disparities Childhood ‘hangs in the balance’ unless urgent measures adopted to protect children’s futures globally, according to new report. UNICEF/2019/NooraniThe future of childhood hangs in the balance if urgent action is not taken to safeguard children’s rights in a changing world, UNICEF warned in its…

Philippines no longer in the top 5 list of unvaccinated children

World Polio Day, WHO & UNICEF say investments in community & school-based vaccination are paying off On World Polio Day, WHO and UNICEF Philippines commend the Philippine government for significantly reducing zero-dose children and advancing school-based immunizations. MANILA 24 October, 2024 – Today, on World Polio Day, World Health Organization and UNICEF Philippines commends…

Young people in the Philippines want more action in climate change, education, health, and jobs

Philippine-wide U-Report poll results released ahead of the ‘Summit of the Future 2024’ at the UN UNICEF U-Report findings show climate crisis as a top concern among young people in the Philippines. Aware of this need, they are willing to do their part in building a more resilient world. MANILA – Climate change, education,…

Young people in the Philippines invited to make their voices heard in nationwide U-Report poll

Ahead of Summit of the Future Young Filipinos aged 13-24 are invited to join the U-Report poll on their future prospects. Results will contribute to the Philippine government’s input at the UN Summit of the Future. Participate via the link or search U-Report Philippines on Facebook Messenger and enter "Kinabukasan." UNICEF Philippines/2024/Resa SalvadorYoung…

1 in 4 children globally live in severe child food poverty due to inequity, conflict, and climate crises – UNICEF

Urgent Action Needed: Millions of Children Facing Severe Food Poverty Children experiencing this level of food poverty are up to 50 per cent more likely to suffer from life-threatening malnutrition, new analysis finds. UNICEF Philippines/2021/Joey ReynaAround 181 million children worldwide under 5 years of age – or 1 in 4 – are experiencing…

Urgent government regulation needed to address misleading claims & added sugars in food marketed to young children in PH

Number of overweight children in PH tripled since 2003, classified “high” by global standards A UNICEF and COMMIT study finds over one-third of packaged foods for young children in the Philippines contain added sugars, amid misleading labels and weak regulations, contributing to a rise in child obesity. UNICEF Philippines and the Consortium for…