Primer on UN CRC 5th and 6th Periodic Reports of the Philippines

The Committee considered the combined fifth and sixth periodic reports of the Philippines at its 2652nd and 2653rd meetings, held on 13 and 14 September 2022, and adopted the present concluding observations at its 2668th meeting, held on 23 September 2022. The Committee welcomes the submission of the fifth and sixth periodic reports of the State party and the written replies to the lists of issues, which allowed for a better understanding of the situation of children’s rights in the State party. The Committee expresses its appreciation for the constructive dialogue held with the high-level and multisectoral delegation of the State party.