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		<title>Zamboanga City, Tebow CURE Hospital seal partnership to expand free surgeries for indigent children</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/02/zamboanga-city-tebow-cure-hospital-seal-partnership-to-expand-free-surgeries-for-indigent-children/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zamboanga Correspondent]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Zamboanga City, Philippines &#8212; The City Government of Zamboanga City has strengthened its commitment to children&#8217;s health and welfare after sealing a partnership with Tebow CURE Children&#8217;s Hospital to expand access to free surgical and medical services for indigent children. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed Monday morning, February 23, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Province, Tebow CURE Unite to Bring Free Lifesaving Care to Children with Disabilities in Davao Oriental</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/02/province-tebow-cure-unite-to-bring-free-lifesaving-care-to-children-with-disabilities-in-davao-oriental/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Davao Correspondent]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[MATI CITY, Davao Oriental &#8212; In a powerful demonstration of inclusive governance and compassionate healthcare, the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, under the leadership of Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, has joined forces with Tebow CURE Children&#8217;s Hospital to bring hope and healing to children with treatable disabilities across the province. On February 3, the Provincial [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Suspect Arrested, Minor Rescued in Iligan City Anti-OSAEC Operation</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/07/suspect-arrested-minor-rescued-in-iligan-city-anti-osaec-operation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cybercrime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exploitation of children]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online sexual abuse]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City &#8212; A suspect was arrested and a minor was rescued during a successful entrapment and rescue operation against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) conducted on July 23, 2025, in Barangay Tambacan, Iligan City. The Iligan City Police Office Task Force Against OSAEC, in coordination with Iligan [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Davao City Special Needs Center Serves Over 500 Children Since March Launch</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/06/davao-city-special-needs-center-serves-over-500-children-since-march-launch/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Davao City]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Child development]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Davao City, Philippines &#8211; The Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children (DCSNICC) has extended support to 536 children with special needs since its soft opening on March 21, according to the City Government of Davao. In an update during Madayaw Live on Friday, DCSNICC Center Manager Melody Pardillo said the center continues to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Strengthening Child-Friendly Governance: EU, UNICEF, and Lanao del Sur Push for Child Welfare in Post-Conflict Bangsamoro</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/04/strengthening-child-friendly-governance-eu-unicef-and-lanao-del-sur-push-for-child-welfare-in-post-conflict-bangsamoro/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Child Welfare]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY &#8212; In a meaningful stride toward building resilient communities and safeguarding children&#8217;s welfare, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children&#8217;s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, successfully held a three-day Workshop on Sustaining Child-Friendly Local Governance (CFLG) Initiatives from April 14 to 16, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Over 30,000 Children to Graduate from Davao City Child Development Centers: A Testament to the Power of Free Early Education</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/04/over-30000-children-to-graduate-from-davao-city-child-development-centers-a-testament-to-the-power-of-free-early-education/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Davao City]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Child Development Centers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Davao City, Philippines &#8211; More than 30,000 children are set to graduate from the city government&#8217;s Child Development Centers (CDCs) this school year, underscoring the importance of accessible early childhood education in shaping the future of the city&#8217;s youth. According to the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), the graduates include 5,050 boys and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Koronadal’s LCPC Praised in Provincial Assessment</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/04/koronadals-lcpc-praised-in-provincial-assessment/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Soccsksargen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South Cotabato]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Koronadal City&#8217;s Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) received commendations during the provincial assessment conducted by the Provincial Inter-agency Monitoring Task Force on April 2 at the City Hall. The LCPC was evaluated in four key areas with a total of 20 indicators. If successful, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Koronadal could [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Kidapawan City Opens First LGU-Operated Nurture Hub in Region XII</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/03/kidapawan-city-opens-first-lgu-operated-nurture-hub-in-region-xii/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[North Cotabato]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[KIDAPAWAN CITY &#8211; March 28, 2025 &#8211; In a significant milestone for child development services, the first-ever LGU-operated Nurture Hub in Cotabato Province and Region XII was officially inaugurated on March 27, 2024, at Osme&#241;a Drive, Kidapawan City. The Ribbon Cutting and Blessing Ceremony marked the formal opening of this facility, which aims to provide [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mayor Dalipe Signs Ordinance Strengthening Child Protection Against Online Exploitation</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/03/mayor-dalipe-signs-ordinance-strengthening-child-protection-against-online-exploitation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Zamboanga City]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Child Protection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[ZAMBOANGA CITY &#8211; In a decisive move to safeguard children from online sexual abuse and exploitation, Mayor John Dalipe signed Ordinance No. 708 on Friday, March 21. Known as the &#8216;Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Abuse of Exploitation of Materials (CSAEM)&#8217; ordinance, the measure aims to reinforce child protection efforts [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Save the Children Philippines Monitors Mapangbata Roll-out in Zamboanga City</title>
		<link>https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/01/save-the-children-philippines-monitors-mapangbata-roll-out-in-zamboanga-city/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Field reporter]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Zamboanga City]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mapangbata Roll-out]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[ZAMBOANGA CITY &#8211; Save the Children Philippines, spearheaded by Program Coordinator Ms. Zenona Gread and Project Officer Ms. Jade Paitan, conducted a monitoring visit on January 27 to assess the progress of the Mapangbata module roll-out in the region. Mapangbata is a structured module integrated into the Family Development Sessions (FDS) of the Pantawid Pamilyang [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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