MANILA, Nov. 13 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening child protection efforts during the Regional Meeting of Pathfinding Countries on Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC) in the Asia-Pacific.

The DSWD represented the Philippine government at the regional meeting held at the Manila Hotel on Wednesday.

Speaking on behalf of DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Undersecretary Adonis Sulit of the Policy and Plans Group, discussed the DSWD's initiatives to protect children from all forms of violence, according to a news release on Thursday.

A key initiative highlighted was the development of a 10-hectare agricultural rehabilitation camp for children in conflict with the law (...