Marcos signs law strengthening childcare for kids ages 0-5

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12199, which prioritizes early education, proper nutrition, and caring support for Filipino children ages zero to five. - Photo: PPA POOL

MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 12199, which prioritises early education, proper nutrition, and caring support for children ages zero to five.

Signed on May 8, RA No. 12199, or the “Early Childhood Care and Development System Act,” the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the law was passed to “implement the State’s policy to safeguard and promote every child’s right to holistic well-being, growth, and dedicated care.”