Mawab in Davao de Oro wins regional presidential award for child-friendly towns
The Davao de Oro town was named Davao Region's 2025 Presidential Awardee for Child-Friendly Municipality at a ceremony in Davao City.
The Municipality of Mawab in Davao de Oro has been named the Davao Region's Presidential Awardee for Child-Friendly Municipality for 2025, according to Mindanao Times.
Mawab Mayor Myrill Apit and other town officials accepted the award during the Regional Conferment Ceremony held on October 8 in Davao City.
According to the report, the award recognises the town's work on children's welfare, protection and development. This includes programmes on children's rights, health, education and protection that aim to keep the community safe and supportive for young residents.
Apit said the award reflects the shared work of the local government, partner agencies, community leaders, families and residents who back programmes for children.
The Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipality is given to local government units that show commitment to building communities where children are protected, heard and given opportunities to grow, Mindanao Times reported.
The recognition reinforces Mawab's pledge to keep children's welfare a priority in local governance, the report said.
Why it matters for Davao
Davao City hosted the regional conferment ceremony, and the award shows how local governments in the region are being assessed on their programmes for children's welfare and protection.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Mindanao Times. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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