Due to Republic Act 10661, November is declared National Children’s Month. This month-long celebration for children aims to help people to realize children’s rights as individuals—to have access to healthcare, education, and a healthy environment. 

The Regional Children’s Congress is conducted yearly in observance of National children’s Month every November. This year’s theme is “Kalusugan, Kaisipan, Kapakanan ng Bawat Bata Tutukan”

The Regional Children’s Congress aims to showcase the talent of children and their ability to express themselves as part of their physical, language, cognitive, and social-emotional development through various developmental activities like copy & color and poem recitation contests. 

Regional Director Jonathan V. Dirain reminded guests, “Kailangan tayo ang nagbibigay at pumoprotekta sa mga karapatan ng mga bata. Upang sila ay mamuhay ng puno ng pag-aaruga at pagmamahal, sila ay makapag-laro ng masaya at ligtas, at sila ay lumaking may tiwala sa kanilang kapwa dahil binigay natin ang kanilang mga pangangailangan.” 

Children attendees were recognized for their artistic talents and poem recitation: 

Copy and Color

1. Erianna Pholeen D. Reyes  of Gapan city
2. Einory Jane DC. Pelayo of Bulacan
3. Jian Phiper Manalansan of Bataan

Poem recitation

1. Calysta Briel A. Pascual of San Jose City
2. Syren Caullie D. Carpio of Bulacan
3. Ayesha Micaela Diraosof Pampanga

DSWD Region 3 continuously ensures that the rights and welfare of children are promoted and protected through its different services and programs.