CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Children from the 19 towns and two cities of Pampanga made a united call – the responsible delivery of news in aid of proper child development – during the recently concluded Provincial Children’s Congress at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center.

The convention was attended by day care pupils, parents, instructors, and social workers throughout the province, all in celebration of Children’s Month.

The theme “Bright Child ay Siguraduhin, Responsableng Pamamahayag ay Palaganapin,” guided the participants of the poem writing, singing, calisthenics, and drawing competitions all aimed to promote responsible journalism.

According to Elizabeth Estiller-Baybayan of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, this year’s theme was chosen due to the impact of media to children of this age.

“The media is very powerful today. Even children as young as day care pupils can easily access news and other information from the television and internet, thus they play a huge role in a child’s development,” explained Baybayan.

Board member Trina Dizon, chairperson of the Committee on Family, also called the attention of parents and day care workers, alike.

Dizon stressed their significant role, as homes and schools are the primary sources of learning for children.

“You, as parents, are as responsible as the media in the growth and development of your children. You need to guide them in watching the proper programs on television and monitor their computer habits to ensure that they are accessing information that are conducive and worthwhile,” Dizon ended.