Senatorial aspirant Camille Villar is advocating for the expansion of daycare centers across the Philippines to provide affordable and accessible childcare for working parents.
Villar stresses the importance of early childhood care and development (ECCD), noting that quality daycare can enhance children’s cognitive and emotional growth.
She highlighted the daycare shortage, particularly in rural and low-income areas, and called on local governments to increase the number of daycare centers while meeting safety and educational standards.
Villar also emphasized that expanding childcare options would empower working parents, especially mothers, and contribute to increased women’s workforce participation.
She proposes public-private partnerships and government subsidies to make daycare services more accessible for all families.
Source: PhilNews24 | February 7, 2025
