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Mother, daughter arrested for online sexual abuse, exploitation of children in Taguig

Published Sep 5, 2025 10:41 am
Authorities with the two suspects in Taguig (Photo from Taguig police / SPD)
Authorities with the two suspects in Taguig (Photo from Taguig police / SPD)

Police arrested a mother and her daughter for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Taguig on Sept. 3. 

The Taguig police arrested alias Hazel, 42, and her daughter, alias Joylyn, 19, both residents of Barangay Calzada-Tipas, Taguig. 

Investigators said that Hazel allegedly forced her children into lewd acts and sold their nude photos and videos online.

Authorities confirmed the exploitation when one of the victims disclosed the abuse to her teacher in a public high school in Taguig. The teacher reported the incident to the police. 

Seven children aged three to 17 were rescued by the police. Authorities said two minors who are children of one of the suspects were forced into online sexual exploitation. 

Through validation and coordination with the Women and Children Protection Desk, investigators confirmed the exploitation and launched the operation.

The mother and daughter were arrested during an entrapment and rescue operation. 

The children were placed under the custody of the Taguig City Social Welfare and Development Office for care and intervention. 

The police also secured several gadgets and cellphones used in the crimes, pending the issuance of a warrant to seize and examine computer data.

Charges for violation of Republic Act 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003) and Republic Act 11930 (Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act) are being prepared against the suspects.

Under Republic Act 11930, "Online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (OSAEC) refers to the use of ICT as a means to abuse and/or exploit children sexually, which includes cases in which offline child abuse and/or exploitation is combined with an online component."

“This can also include, but is not limited to, the production, dissemination and possession of CSAEM [child sexual abuse or exploitation material or child sexual abuse material]; online grooming of children for sexual purposes; sexual extortion of children, sharing image-based sexual abuse; commercial sexual exploitation of children; exploitation of children through online prostitution; and live-streaming of sexual abuse, with or without the consent of the victim: Provided, That OSAEC may be used interchangeably with online child sexual exploitation or abuse (OCSEA),” according to the law.

Brig. Gen. Randy. Arceo, acting district director of the Southern Police District, denounced the crime. 

“This case is a heartbreaking reminder that exploitation can happen even inside one’s home, and it is our duty to protect the most vulnerable members of our community. I commend the swift action of our police personnel, the vigilance of the school’s cooperation, and the courage of the victims who came forward. We assure the public that SPD will continue to strengthen our efforts to fight these despicable crimes and ensure justice for the victims,” he said.

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