ACCT-CIS party-list Rep. Niña Taduran said that being confined at home is detrimental to the psychological development and well-being of children, adding that they need sun exposure for their health. Although they have their gadgets to play at home, children are happier when they can walk, run and ride their bikes outside,” Taduran said in a statement. Further, the inter-agency task force can likewise limit the time that children can go out or limit it to an “every-other-day” basis. “With the observance of health protocols, strict adult guidance and short hours of outdoor activities, I don’t think children’s health will be compromised,” she added. (The policy prohibiting people 21 years old and below and senior citizens from leaving their residence stays, except when accessing basic necessities and going to work.)

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 09, 2020 03:33 UTC