World Bank urges Philippines to invest in children's early years to boost human capital

MANILA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Increasing investment in children's early development will improve the well-being of all Filipinos and strengthen the country's economic potential, according to a World Bank report released on Monday.

The report describes the importance of health, nutrition, education, and social protection during the first decade of life, stressing the need to invest in these areas to boost human cap