CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Police arrested a man wanted for child pornography in the Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan area (Mimaropa) in Paranaque City on Thursday, Dec. 1. Brig. Gen. Sidney Hernia, Mimaropa police regional director, identified the suspect as Rodel D. Ulan, 19,...
While she rejected the notion that she is the favorite child of former president Rodrigo Duterte, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte admitted that her father may have a certain “bias” for her because she is a lawyer. File photo of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte reiterated that teachers must uphold professionalism and maintain boundaries with their students. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the launch of the Child Protection Unit (CPU) website and the Learner Telesafe Contact Center national...
The Valenzuela City government was recognized by the Child Protection Network Foundation, Inc. (CPN) as its “2022 Most Valuable Partner” for its continuous efforts for the protection of children in the city from different forms of abuse. Valenzuela City Committee on Women, Family, and Gender...
Over 1,800 cases of abuse against children have been reported to the Department of Education (DepEd) from 2019 to 2022, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 24, said. DepEd / MANILA BULLETIN “As of October 2022, DepEd’s Learner Rights and Protection Office...
A House leader has refiled in the 19th Congress a measure that seeks to impose stiffer penalties against acts of child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination cases. (Charlein Gracia/ Unsplash) House Bill (HB) No.226, filed by Bataan 1st district Rep. Geraldine Roman, also seeks to amend Republic...
By DIANN IVY CALUCIN The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) confirmed on Sunday, Nov. 20, the arrest of a couple for murder and direct assault after they allegedly beat their eight-year-old nephew to death last Nov. 8. Police identified the suspects as Rodney Lucas Manaligod, 30, a transgender, and...
The conviction of Peter Gerard Scully, an Australian sex offender, along with his cohorts, is a victory for the many child victims and victim-survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation, Senator Risa Hontiveros said. “We also laud our brave law enforcers who first captured Scully and his...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) vowed on Tuesday, Aug. 23, to intensify the campaign against child exploitation in the country. DILG Sec. Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. explained that poverty worsened by the global Covid-19 pandemic is one of the major reasons why there...
The Pasay City government conducted free developmental screening for children at the Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH) outpatient department on Friday (August 19). Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the screening is being done to determine the development of a child. She said parents must be aware of...
Rookie K-pop girl group NewJeans topped the weekly physical album chart in Korea two weeks after their official debut. Korea’s Hanteo Chart announced that NewJeans’ debut album “New Jeans,” which was released on Aug. 1, sold 311,271 copies and garnered a physical record index of 368,387.34...
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is conducting a thorough assessment of the compliance of the local government units (LGUs) in the intensified implementation of child-friendly programs in their respective areas. DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos reminded local officials that the...
