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Cayetano’s Life Pledge
Speaking life, purpose, and future to every Filipino orphan.
A consistent presence for decades
Bethesda: A 30+ Year Commitment
For more than three decades, Kuya Alan has stood with Bethesda Ministries International Philippines in Baguio City, offering not just support but steadfast presence. Year after year, he makes it a point to celebrate his birthday and the Christmas season with the children, turning these occasions into enduring reminders that they are remembered and valued. Aside from material help, he has consistently dedicated time and attention to them, assuring them that they are seen, loved, and never alone.
WHY THIS MATTERS
For orphaned children, being seen changes everything.
Being seen, heard, and consistently cared for shapes how a child understands their own worth and future. This is especially true for orphaned and abandoned children. When we choose to recognize them, we affirm our shared moral duty and national responsibility to ensure that no child grows up invisible, and that every young life is given the chance to heal, dream, and contribute to our country’s future.
“Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.”
-Psalm 82:3
THE NATIONAL NEED
There is a staggering gap between need and care.
In the Philippines, only a few hundred children are adopted each year while millions grow up abandoned or neglected. Seeing the huge gap between need and care, Alan Peter Cayetano took an urgent step during the 15th Congress by filing Senate Bill No. 2351, or the proposed Trust Fund for the Orphaned, Abandoned, Neglected, or Voluntarily Committed Child Act, and has consistently refiled it in every subsequent Congress since then. He believes the issue is not a lack of compassion, but the absence of a strong, coordinated system to protect children without families.
At the core of his vision is the moral and Constitutional principle that no Filipino child should fall through the cracks. Every child must be supported and given a real chance at a dignified, hopeful future.
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Estimated Orphaned Children
TRUST FUND FOR ORPHANS
What Senate Bill No. 106 Provides for Qualified Children
Senate Bill No. 106, filed by Kuya Alan in the 20th Congress, proposes that qualified children be given safe shelter and proper nutrition, creating a stable environment where they can grow with dignity. It guarantees access to healthcare, addressing both immediate medical needs and long-term physical well-being.
The measure provides psychosocial services to help children heal from trauma and rebuild confidence, alongside education support that equips them with the knowledge and skills needed for the future. It strengthens family tracing and reintegration, prioritizing reunification whenever it is safe and in the child’s best interest.
To sustain quality care, the bill proposes to invest in capacity-building for social welfare officers and care workers, improving standards across institutions. It also establishes a Child Find System, designed to proactively locate, identify, and assist eligible children, ensuring that those most in need are not left unseen or unsupported.
A key feature of the bill is the creation of a dedicated trust fund for each qualified child. The DSWD will deposit a fixed amount regularly, which the child may access upon reaching 18 years old for education, livelihood, or personal development.
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