Manila, Dec. 12 -- The Philippines on Friday launched a multiyear national action plan to end child, early, and forced marriages and unions, strengthening efforts to protect vulnerable children and uphold their rights.

The National Action Plan to End Child, Early, Forced Marriages and Unions for 2025-2028 outlines measures to prevent child marriage, improve protection services, and address deep-rooted social norms that place children, particularly girls, at risk.

National and local government officials, youth advocates, and development partners participated in the launch.

Developed by the government in coordination with the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the United Na...