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President Elpidio Quirino   Elpidio Quirino was a self-made man who rose from modest beginnings to become the sixth President of the Philippines, serving from 1948 to 1953. His early life in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, was marked by a strong work ethic, as he worked as a teacher while finishing high school and later worked his way through law school at the University of the Philippines. His career included being a congressman, senator, and various cabinet roles before he became Vice President in 1946, and then assumed the presidency upon Manuel Roxas's death in 1948. Elpidio Quirino's rise from humble beginnings into the presidency was a true epitome of determination and resilience, combined with utmost dedication to public service. Growing up in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, he learned to be industrious at a tender age when he had to support himself teaching in school while he was still pursuing his high school education. His persistence carried him through law school at the University of the Ph...

  Fighting for the Safety and Rights of Every Child The theme at the heart of the 2025 National Children's Month celebration is "OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!" or, in English, "End Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM): Fight for the Safety and Rights of Children!" This slogan points out the call for immediate action to save children from the hostile world of online exploitation and abuse. Today, children live in a world filled with the internet, which, while it opens their doors to learning and communication, also presents them with stark risks. Many youngsters have fallen prey to predators who prey on their innocence and vulnerability. Such a theme calls on all stakeholders-parents, schools, communities, and government-to join forces in making life safer for every child. Awareness, vigilance, and a sense of responsibility from all strata of society ar...