Tag: child protection
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Senator Warns of Rising POGO-Linked Crimes Following Student Abduction
A recent raid on an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Bagac, Bataan, has raised alarms after the kidnapping of a student, believed to be connected to POGO activities. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has voiced serious concerns, suggesting that without immediate and strong action, more criminal activities targeting children could emerge. Gatchalian stressed the…
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Cebu Mother Arrested for Online Trafficking of Her Children
In a shocking case of online human trafficking, a woman from Cebu was apprehended during a coordinated sting operation. The arrest took place on February 13, 2025, in Barangay Sta. Rosa, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City, where the suspect allegedly exploited her own children through the internet. Colonel Lemel Gonda, head of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit-Central…
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NBI Arrests Three in Pampanga for Child Exploitation, Rescues Eight Minors
In a significant crackdown on child exploitation, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended three suspects in Angeles, Pampanga. The arrests were made under the provisions of Republic Act 11930, aimed at combating online sexual abuse and exploitation of children, and the amended Republic Act 9208, which addresses human trafficking. The NBI’s Human Trafficking Division…
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Philippines Denies Entry to Six American Sex Offenders in January
In a strong move to protect its citizens, the Philippines barred six American sex offenders from entering the country last month, according to the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The decision was announced by BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, who detailed that five of the individuals were stopped at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in…
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Philippine Immigration Blocks Entry of Six American Sex Offenders in January
In a move to protect Filipino children, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines successfully prevented six American sex offenders from entering the country last month. The BI’s Commissioner, Joel Anthony Viado, announced that five of these individuals were stopped at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila, while one was intercepted at…
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Iligan City Engages Local Leaders to Combat Online Child Exploitation
In a concerted effort to shield children from the perils of online sexual abuse, Iligan City is actively training its barangay officials. This initiative was highlighted during a gathering of the interagency task force on anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) in Iligan City, coinciding with Safer Internet Day on February 11, 2025.…
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Child Protection Training Enhances Safety in Reading Program in Central Visayas
In a move to bolster child safety, reading tutorial coordinators in Central Visayas have undergone comprehensive training on child protection and safe space laws. This initiative, led by Shalaine Marie Lucero, the regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, aims to ensure the well-being of children participating in the ‘Tara,…
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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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Hontiveros Counters Misinformation on Adolescent Pregnancy Bill
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros recently tackled the spread of false information about the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Bill during a Senate press briefing. She stressed the urgency of the bill, which addresses a crisis labeled as a ‘national and social emergency’ by the National Economic and Development Authority since 2019. Hontiveros dismissed claims that…
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Hontiveros Stands Firm on Adolescent Pregnancy Bill Amid Misinformation
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros recently tackled the rampant spread of false information about the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Bill during a Senate press briefing. She stressed the bill’s urgency, describing adolescent pregnancy as a national and social emergency that demands immediate action. Hontiveros refuted claims that the bill encourages inappropriate sexual education, clarifying…
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