Tag: Online Exploitation

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Philippine Police Crack Down on Online Sales of Banned Firecrackers, Arrest Three

    In a concerted effort to curb the illegal sale of fireworks during the holiday season, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has apprehended three individuals involved in the online trade of prohibited firecrackers. The arrests were made following a series of operations across Metro Manila and Olongapo City, resulting in the seizure of 541…

  • DSWD Central Visayas Conducts 20 Rescue Operations to Save Abused Children

    In a significant effort to combat child exploitation, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has successfully executed 20 rescue operations throughout 2024. These operations focused on rescuing minors from various forms of abuse, including online sexual exploitation and prostitution. Shalaine Marie Lucero, the Director of DSWD-7, highlighted that the rescued…