Rodriguez leads CCPC meeting for 2026 Children’s Month celebration

Councilor Jonjon Rodriguez, co-chairperson of the City Council for the Protection of Children (CCPC), led a special meeting to finalize preparations for the 2026 National Children’s Month Celebration in Cagayan de Oro City.

The celebration will focus on Child Protection in Emergencies (CPIE) under the theme, “Mandindigan! Tumugon at Kumalinga: Sa Batang Handa, Mas Ligtas ang Bansa.”

The calendar includes district kick-offs on November 6 in Barangay Lumbia and November 8 in Barangay Nazareth, followed by a simultaneous observance on November 9 at City Hall, the 80 barangays, and schools.

Other activities include the Children’s Summit on November 21, the participation of newly elected children’s federation officers as Little City Councilors on November 23, and an “Araw ng Pasasalamat” for CCPC stakeholders on November 28.

For Rodriguez, Children’s Month is more than a yearly celebration. It is a reminder of the community’s continuing responsibility to protect children, ensure they are heard, and provide a safe environment for them to grow. (JDO/SP)