Tag: Rescue

  • From Nightmare to Homeland: 12 Filipinos Rescued from Human Trafficking Ordeal in Myanmar

    In a heart-wrenching tale of survival and rescue, twelve Filipinos have been safely brought back to the Philippines after enduring severe exploitation in Myanmar. The victims, who were lured through a deceptive job offer on Facebook, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on February 19, 2025, marking the end of a harrowing journey. The…

  • NBI Arrests Three in Pampanga for Child Exploitation and Trafficking

    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…

  • 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.…

  • President Marcos Directs Full Government Support for 17 Rescued Filipino Seafarers

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to offer extensive assistance to the 17 Filipino seafarers from the M/V Galaxy Leader, who were recently liberated by Houthi rebels and returned to the Philippines. The directive was shared by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac during a thanksgiving Mass held…

  • Police Operation Leads to Rescue of Kidnapped Businessman and Caretaker in Pangasinan

    In a successful police operation, a 59-year-old businessman and his caretaker from Pangasinan were rescued from kidnappers. The rescue occurred late Thursday afternoon when police intercepted the abductors’ vehicle at a checkpoint in Bokod, Benguet. The Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG), along with police from Pangasinan and Nueva Vizcaya, executed the operation around 5:45 pm, leading to…

  • Tragic New Year’s Eve at Pangasinan Beach: Two Drown, Two Rescued

    In a somber turn of events on New Year’s Eve, the Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported a distressing incident at Lingayen beach. The afternoon turned tragic when four individuals were caught in perilous sea conditions, resulting in the drowning of two and the rescue of the other two. The PDRRMO,…

  • Injured NPA Fighter Moved to Naga City for Advanced Medical Treatment

    In a compassionate move, the Philippine Army’s 9th Infantry Division facilitated the transfer of an injured New People’s Army (NPA) member, known as alias Leon, from Masbate Provincial Hospital to the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City. The transfer, which took place on November 27, 2024, was necessitated by Leon’s need for more advanced medical…