Tag: Minors

  • Two Minors Saved from Online Sexual Exploitation in Cebu

    In a recent operation in Cebu, two minors from Barangay Cadulawan, Talisay City, were rescued from a harrowing ordeal of online sexual abuse. The perpetrator, who connected with the victims via Facebook, is currently being pursued by law enforcement. The suspect, identified through the victims’ accounts and photographic evidence, is located outside of Central Visayas.…

  • DSWD Launches Online System to Simplify Travel Clearance for Minors

    The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is gearing up to introduce a new online platform designed to simplify the process of obtaining travel clearance for minors traveling abroad. Scheduled to launch on February 18, this initiative is a part of the broader digital transformation strategy under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s socio-economic agenda,…

  • Fireworks Injuries Surge in Negros Region, Alongside Residential Fire in Dumaguete

    The Department of Health in the Negros Island Region has documented a concerning rise in fireworks-related injuries, totaling 96 cases from December 21 to January 2. The majority of these incidents, 62 in total, involved minors. Negros Occidental reported the highest number of cases at 59, while Negros Oriental and Siquijor had 15 and 2…

  • Firecracker Injuries Surge to 12 in Caraga Region

    The Department of Health in Caraga reported a rise in firecracker-related injuries, reaching a total of 12 cases by Thursday afternoon, up from the previous count of seven. The latest figures show that four out of the five new incidents occurred in Agusan del Norte, specifically in the towns of Carmen, Nasipit, Magallanes, and Cabadbaran…

  • Iloilo City Calls for Increased Vigilance and Curfew Adherence Among Minors

    In response to recent incidents involving minors during curfew hours, the Iloilo City government is calling on parents and guardians to ensure their children adhere to curfew regulations. Mayor Jerry Treñas emphasized the urgency of this matter following reports of altercations and stabbings in the La Paz and Molo districts. He stressed the collective responsibility…