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Marcos vows to prioritize mental health of youth
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed to prioritize the mental health of Filipino youth during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA).
He acknowledged that many students experience bullying or depression and stated that more counselors will be added to schools to serve as their guides.
The administration has allocated P1 billion to build over 300 Barangay Child Development Centers and "Bulilit Centers" nationwide, especially in the most underserved areas, which Marcos noted is a start to addressing the severe shortage of daycare centers.
A study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies indicates a shortage of around 33,000 daycare centers, far below the estimated 96,000 needed.
Additionally, President Marcos instructed the Department of Health (DOH) to strengthen routine immunization efforts, aiming for a 95 percent fully immunized child coverage rate, though current coverage stands at 61 percent.
Through the newly launched YAKAP Caravan, the health conditions of students and teachers will be checked.
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