Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act for strong healthcare to prevent deaths of newborn and young children

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Many are calling for the effective implementation of Republic Act No. 11148 “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act” that provides life-saving healthcare, services, and resources to pregnant and lactating mothers and newborn babies to fulfill the rights of every child to health and survival, protection, and development.

Atty. Alberto Muyot, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Philippines lamented the untimely death of three-month old baby River, daughter of jailed activist Reina Mae Nasino, who succumbed to pneumonia and complications from diarrhea last October 9, 2020.

“Every child has a right to survive, and the government has the obligation to do all it can to support parents and guardians in providing healthcare and nutrition, particularly access to breastmilk, so children will not die of preventable causes,” said Muyot.

R.A. 11148 also known as First 1,000 Days Law guarantees the right of every child to access exclusive breastfeeding during the first hour of birth up to six months, and continuous breastfeeding up to two years.

“Baby River was reportedly born underweight and has weak lungs. She has the right to get access to proper health and nutrition, including breastmilk, even if her mother is a person deprived of civil liberty,” said Muyot.

Dr. Amado Parawan, Health and Nutrition Advisor of Save the Children Philippines, said the death of baby River could have been prevented through early recognition of the signs and symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome such as fever, cough, and difficulty of breathing. Severe cases of pneumonia and diarrhea should be referred promptly and given the appropriate care at the nearest health facility by trained health care providers.

The First 1,000 Days law, seeks to implement quality essential maternal, neonatal, and child health and nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life – which covers the period from conception to two years old through multi-sectoral participation and sustained support from local government units (LGUs), government agencies, and civil society organizations.

“Breastmilk is considered as the first vaccine for babies since it provides many anti-bodies against diseases. Babies should not be separated from their mothers so that breastfeeding will be initiated early and for exclusive breastfeeding to be successful. This is the reason why rooming-in is encouraged and skin-to-skin is promoted under the Unang Yakap program of the Department of Health,” said Parawan.

The Philippines marks its 30th year of ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), and the government, implementing agencies have the obligation to fulfill the rights of every child to survival, protection, and development, to have access to health and education even in times of emergencies, and protection from all forms of abuses, exploitation, and violence.

Save the Children Philippines has advocated the enactment of the First 1,000 Days to fulfill the rights of every child to survive, to grow healthy, and to have a future.

#PlantTheirFuture: Buy Plants and Save a Child’s Future

Wazzup Pilipinas!

A clean and green environment is crucial to the health and development of children. In line with this sustainable development goal, Save the Children Philippines is launching #PlantTheirFuture, a fundraising campaign that cultivates care for plants, and supports the learning needs of children in poor households amid the pandemic.

Ornamental agriculture has gained a trending popularity as many people staying home during the quarantine period found planting as a means to destress while some saw it as an opportunity to support a living.

The campaign invites everyone, most especially the ‘plantitas’ and ‘plantitos,’ to help deprived and marginalized children to get access to education while doing their hobbies and caring for the environment.

Through a partnership with Long Live Plants, supporters can purchase a 6 x 6-inch Dragon Tail plant in a woven basket for only Php 995.

Each plant purchased will provide a basic learning kit to a child under Save the Children’s Project ARAL (Access to Resources for Alternative Learning) that will support the learning from home of underprivileged children in Caloocan, Navotas, and Malabon, as well as in Southern Mindanao.

Naida Pasion, Chief Business Development Officer of Save the Children Philippines, said while classes reopened last week, millions of children are still at risk of being left behind due to lack of access to learning materials, including devices and internet connection.

“Christmas is about giving, and as we nurture plants at home, so too can we support children’s continuing learning at home and help ensure a better future for them. This season, let’s express our gratitude for the life that we have, by giving back to our children, to our environment through the #PlantTheirFuture project,” said Pasion.

Plantitos and plantitas may order the Dragon Tail plant by sending a message to Long Live Plants on their Instagram @longliveplants.ph and/ or to Save the Children Philippines via e-mail at judy.malabanan@savethechildren.org. Shipping fee will be shouldered by the donor/ buyer.



Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the Philippines and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

Why You’ll Want To Use Adult Chat Sites

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Over the years, you’ve likely noticed that more and more people are using the Internet to find sexual partners. They’re searching long and hard to find dating candidates. You’ve likely done this as well. You’ll discover that using the Internet to hook up with women is one of the best options. You’ll easily be able to find gorgeous women who are interested in hooking up with you. You’ll want to use adult chat sites to your advantage.

Below, you’re going to learn more about adult chat sites and the benefits they offer.

Beautiful Women

First and foremost, you should know that adult chat sites are going to put in touch with gorgeous women. You’ve likely searched your entire life for a beautiful woman to no avail. Now, you have the chance to seal the deal. You can conveniently chat with a stunning girl using your computer. These websites are convenient and fun. Furthermore, they’re a convenient way to interact with gorgeous women.

If you are looking for a sexy woman who wants to chat with you, it is time to sign up for one of these websites.

Always Safe

When you head out on a date, you have to worry about your safety. You never know what is going to go wrong. You need to make sure that you go above and beyond to protect yourself. If you don’t, you might run into a stranger who has bad intentions. To avoid this problem, you should make sure that you know who you’re dealing with. Alternatively, you should use safer methods to find a date. You’ll find that using a sexchat is an excellent choice.

You can use these websites without any risks. They’ll help you protect yourself from bodily harm and other dangers.

Always Fun

Another thing to note is that these chat sites are going to provide you with hours and hours of fun. You’re likely tired of sitting around your home. You’re sick of being locked down due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Aren’t you ready for a change? If you’ve answered yes, you’ll want to visit one of these sites. You can guarantee that you’re going to have a good time when using these sites. When you’re chatting with a gorgeous woman, you’ll have a good time.

You’ll love every second of your conversation. If you’re looking for a good way to entertain yourself during the pandemic, you should try using these websites.

Who Knows?

Finally, you should know that these websites could lead to something else. Who knows? There is always a chance that your chat session will lead to a deeper relationship with a stranger. You may fall for this individual and they might fall for you. You could easily find the love of your life by using these adult websites. What more could you ask for? By signing up for an adult chat site, you’ll be able to chat with a gorgeous woman, develop a relationship with this person, and have lots of fun.

You’ll want to use these sites because they’re safe, exciting, and so much more.