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Philippine Authorities Rescue Two Young Girls from Online Exploitation
Police operation uncovers disturbing case of maternal exploitation in Angeles City.
Two young girls were rescued by the Philippine National Police-Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) in Angeles City following allegations that their mother was involved in their online sexual exploitation.
The incident highlights a troubling trend regarding the involvement of family members in such criminal activities.
According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Armelina Manalo, Chief of the PNP-WCPC Luzon Field Unit, it has been reported that a foreign individual, believed to be in a relationship with the suspect, allegedly taught her methods to earn money through online sexual exploitation.
After learning these techniques, the suspect began taking explicit photographs and videos of her children, subsequently selling them online.
Authorities disclosed that the suspect reportedly earned between PHP 2,500 to PHP 3,000 for each transaction.
During a raid conducted on Saturday, law enforcement officials found that the suspect was absent from the residence when they arrived.
The two children have since been placed under the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), while efforts continue to locate their mother.
This operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Philippine authorities to combat human trafficking and the online sexual exploitation of children, which have gained increasing attention amid rising incidents linked to both local and international networks.
The incident highlights a troubling trend regarding the involvement of family members in such criminal activities.
According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Armelina Manalo, Chief of the PNP-WCPC Luzon Field Unit, it has been reported that a foreign individual, believed to be in a relationship with the suspect, allegedly taught her methods to earn money through online sexual exploitation.
After learning these techniques, the suspect began taking explicit photographs and videos of her children, subsequently selling them online.
Authorities disclosed that the suspect reportedly earned between PHP 2,500 to PHP 3,000 for each transaction.
During a raid conducted on Saturday, law enforcement officials found that the suspect was absent from the residence when they arrived.
The two children have since been placed under the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), while efforts continue to locate their mother.
This operation forms part of ongoing efforts by Philippine authorities to combat human trafficking and the online sexual exploitation of children, which have gained increasing attention amid rising incidents linked to both local and international networks.
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