The local government of Cainta, Rizal has built two shelters serving as nursing homes for babies during daytime, while their parents—most especially single moms–are at work.

In an interview over the weekend, Mayor Keith Nieto disclosed that they have already identified two areas—one at Floodway in Barangay San Andres and another one at Valley Golf in Barangay San Juan.

He said the program will be rolled out starting in January next year.

"We will just fortify it by putting up all the cribs that we need. The play areas that we need to install. Hire the necessary people, the personnel, the midwives, maybe a nurse, and a guard, so that I can complete my manpower," Nieto said.

"I would be able to at least entertain and take care of maybe 20 to 30 babies per facility. So around 60 babies. From parents who would wish to work, but could not leave their babies or entrust them to anyone. At least we will take care of them," the mayor added.

Nieto said this program is something new and a bit risky, as he emphasized that the government is always there to help the people.

"If there's someone to take care of the house, they would prefer that the babies stay there. But if this is something that's not possible, at least there's a government option for them. I will force them to be properly taken care of so that their babies will be safe," he said.

Apart this, the local government also had shelters for the elderly and for the in-between ages.

"We have a daycare for the toddlers. Then we have a shelter in the Floodway for the in-between ages. Then we have a set for the seniors. It's already complete. It's their whole lifetime. Right? Just keep on thinking about good programs that can help people," Nieto said.