Tag: Child Abuse
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Apollo Quiboloy Returns to Pasig City Jail Following Hospitalization for Pneumonia
Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, has been returned to Pasig City Jail after a period of medical treatment for pneumonia, according to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). The religious figure was initially admitted to the Rizal Memorial Center on January 18 due to breathing difficulties. Subsequently, he…
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Apollo Quiboloy Returns to Pasig City Jail Following Hospital Stay
Apollo Quiboloy, the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, has been returned to Pasig City Jail after a period of hospitalization for pneumonia, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) announced on Thursday. Quiboloy was initially admitted to the Rizal Memorial Center on January 18 due to breathing difficulties. He was later moved…
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CWC Urges Enhanced Child Protection Efforts Despite Decline in Abuse Cases
MANILA – Despite a slight decrease in reported child abuse cases, the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) is calling for intensified efforts to protect children. During a recent media briefing at the Philippine Information Agency, CWC Undersecretary Angelo Tapales emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach involving both government and private sectors to…
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Apollo Quiboloy’s Senatorial Ambitions Survive Disqualification Challenge
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has thrown out a disqualification petition against Apollo Quiboloy, a religious leader currently detained on charges of human trafficking and child abuse, allowing him to continue his bid for a Senate seat in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. The decision, detailed in a 14-page document released on December 18, was…
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Apollo Quiboloy’s Senatorial Run Continues as Election Commission Rejects Disqualification Petition
The Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) has decided to allow Apollo Quiboloy, a religious leader currently detained on charges of human trafficking and child abuse, to proceed with his candidacy in the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. The decision came after the Comelec First Division dismissed a disqualification petition filed against Quiboloy by labor leader…
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Child Abuse Incidents Drop in Cordillera Due to Enhanced Awareness Efforts
In Baguio City, the Philippine National Police reported a significant decrease in child abuse cases across the Cordillera region, attributing the decline to a robust information education campaign (IEC) targeting households. According to data from the Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (PROCAR), there were 281 reported cases of violence against children in the first ten…
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