by: Kaye Magno

Valenzuela City Social Welfare and Development Office head, Dorothy Evangelista (center) receives the award on behalf of Valenzuela City as “Most Valuable Partner” by Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. executive director, Bernadette Madrid, MD (right) together with Director of the National Network of Women and Children Protection Units, Atty. Katrina Legarda (left) at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall, Manila, November 24, 2022. The City Government of Valenzuela is Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children’s (GPEVAC) First Pathfinding City in the world and serves as a model for the whole-city approach in the implementation of programs in preventing and intervening in child abuse. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)

by: Kaye Magno

The Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. recognized the City of Valenzuela as the first Local Government Unit to be its Most Valuable Partner during the 14th AKO PARA SA BATA at the Ramon Magsaysay Hall, Manila on November 24, 2022. During the conference, Valenzuela City Child Protection Center head, Ma. Kristina Ramos expresses her gratitude to the local government of Valenzuela for ensuring the safeguard of every child in the city during the most challenging of times. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)

by: Kaye Magno

Members of the Valenzuela Young Heroes in Action showcase their perspectives when it comes to Child Protection through a short skit and video presentation. The event, 14th AKO PARA SA BATA International Conference aims to establish more Women and Child Protection Units (WCPUs) in the country, held at the Ramon Magsaysay Center, Manila on November 24, 2022. Valenzuela City is awarded as the first Local Government Unit to be the “Most Valuable Partner” by the Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. (Kaye Magno, Photo/Text)