2023, November 15. National Children's Month
Litho Offset, Amstar Printing Company, Inc.,
Perf 14
Miniature Sheets of 8, Souvenir Sheets of 4
Se-tenant Miniature Sheets of 8 -
2,500
16p x 8 - Filipino Children at Their Best
64p Souvenir Sheets of 4 -
2,500
16p x 4 - Filipino Children at Their
Best
First Day Covers:
Manila
2023 National Children's Month
- Filipino Children at Their Best
Under Republic Act No. 10661, the National
Children's Month (NCM) or "Buwan ng mga Bata", is commemorated every
November in the Philippines, pursuant to the adoption of the United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on 20 November
1989. It seeks to sustain the promotion and protection of children's
rights.
This month-long celebration aims to give
Filipino children access to a healthy environment, good education,
and healthcare. Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero, once
said that the youth is the future of the nation, and investing in
children is key for the betterment of the next generation.
The Philippines first adopted the Convention on
the Rights of the Child by the United Nations on November 20, 1989.
The National Youth Commission (N.Y.C.), the Council for the Welfare
of Children (C.W.C.), and the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (D.S.W.D.) were tasked to come up with activities,
plans, and charitable events to help children in need.
The stamps and souvenir
sheets feature artworks and illustrations by Beth Parrocha, a
renowned book illustrator. The country's 31st NCM focuses on
children's survival rights, especially healthcare and nutrition,
under the theme
"Healthy, Nourished, Sheltered: Ensuring the
Right to Life for All".