CEBU CITY – A five-year-old boy died in what was claimed as a freak accident in Argao town, Cebu province on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 26. The boy was found lifeless in a creek with a wound on his neck, police said. Police later found out that the wound was inflicted by his eight-year-old cousin,...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reminded parents and guardians to apply early for a minor’s travel clearance ahead of expected increases in applications during the Christmas travel season. DSWD spokesperson Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao on Nov. 19 said families...
The provincial government of La Union is enforcing a ban on sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages to minors as well as consumption in public and private settings with exemption. The provincial council approved Provincial Ordinance No. 498-2025 titled “An Ordinance to Protect Minors and the...
The Manila Police District (MPD) denied claims of maltreatment or torture of the individuals arrested during the Sept. 21 anti-corruption rallies, MPD Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Abad stressed. Abad assured that the individuals placed under police custody during the demonstration and riot,...
A 36-year-old man was nabbed by the Manila Police District (MPD) for raping, threatening, and coercing three minor girls into joining his fake gang in Sampaloc, Manila. His cohort was also arrested for bringing the girl recruits and for acting as a lookout. According to the authorities, two girls...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso directed the Manila Police District (MPD) to strictly enforce curfew hours for minors in the nation’s capital following a slew of violence that erupted in parts of the city during the conduct of anti-corruption rallies on Sunday, Sept. 21....
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro urged Marikeños to strictly follow the curfew hours for minors being implemented in the city as part of the city government 's expanded efforts to ensure their welfare and safety. In her advisory, Teodoro said individuals 18 years old and below are strictly...
Antipolo City Mayor Jun Ynares announced the start of the city 's “pandemic-style" curfew for minors on Friday, August 1, as part of the city government 's expanded efforts to ensure their safety and welfare. In his advisory, Ynares said individuals aged 17 and below are strictly...
Photo from Pixabay The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday, April 25 urged parents and guardians to apply for travel clearances for minors planning to travel abroad, as the agency faces increased requests during the summer break. In a statement, DSWD Assistant Secretary...
Photo from Pixabay The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has imposed stricter guidelines on the issuance of travel permits to minors through its newly launched Minors Traveling Abroad (MTA) system to help prevent child trafficking and other crimes involving minors. “Doon po sa...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to launch a new online system that will streamline the process of applying for and issuing travel clearances for minors traveling abroad. DSWD-Program Management Bureau (PMB) Social Welfare Officer (SWO) IV Cheryl Mainar on...
ILOILO CITY — Five minors were arrested for robbing the Public Order and Safety Management Office of the Iloilo city government over the weekend. According to the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), the perpetrators were five boys. The oldest was 15 and his companions were a 13-year-old, an...
