Child labor vs child work: Knowing the legal line under RA 9231

Mary Grace Mancao 06/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In the Philippines, Republic Act (RA) 9231 draws a legal line between permitted child work and prohibited child labor by regulating when, where, and how minors may work to protect their safety, education,…

Nearly 2,700 child labor cases in Central Visayas as of May 2026

Mary Grace Mancao 06/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas has 2,683 monitored child labor cases as of May 2026, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). The region also has 1,856 profiled child labor cases in the same…

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