Dalawang guardian ng mga bata, huli sa umano’y pang-aabuso sa mga binabantayan nilang mga bata
- Authorities in Rizal province have apprehended two men, each serving as guardians, on separate allegations of abusing young children under their care
- Police reports indicate that the alleged abuse incidents spanned several years, with one case beginning in 2019 and another involving incidents in 2023
- Investigations revealed that the victims in both cases did not immediately report the abuse due to alleged threats and fear of repercussions from their guardians
- The arrests have triggered widespread concern within the communities, prompting discussions on the need for stricter vetting processes and vigilant oversight for individuals appointed as guardians
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Authorities in Rizal province have apprehended two men, each serving as guardians, on separate allegations of abusing the young children under their care.
Source: UGC
The arrests have cast a stark light on the vulnerability of minors within familial or guardianship settings.
In Baras, a 57-year-old man was taken into custody at his residence in Barangay Pinugay. The arrest followed accusations of him abusing an 11-year-old girl.
According to police, the man assumed guardianship of the child before her mother's departure for overseas employment.
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Police Colonel Felipe Maraggun, Provincial Director of the Rizal Provincial Police Office, disclosed that the accused was a known family acquaintance.
The alleged incidents are reported to have occurred twice in 2023, specifically in May and July, but were not reported until June 2024.
The accused, known as alias “Cardo,” denies the allegations, asserting that he treated the children entrusted to him as his own.
He also stated that he was not present during the reported times of the alleged abuse, due to his work schedule.
He explained his guardianship as an act of compassion, as the child's mother had no relatives available to care for them.
However, investigations revealed that the victim did not immediately report the abuse due to alleged threats from the accused that he would remove her from the home.
An arrest warrant was issued in March, charging him with statutory abuse and molestation by assault.
In a separate case in Barangay San Isidro, Angono, a 63-year-old man was also apprehended on charges of abusing a 10-year-old girl.
This individual also served as a guardian and was referred to as the girl's “grandfather.”
Police reports indicate that the alleged abuse began in 2019, with the alleged molestation occurring in 2022.
The accused, alias “Joel,” stated that the victim was placed in his care when she was four years old.
He admitted to physical contact, but denied any assault, claiming that he only kissed her on the cheek.
He further asserted that his actions were only performed to stop the victim from using her cellular phone.
Police reports indicate that the victim disclosed the abuse to her class adviser in 2022, who then informed her stepmother.
The crime was then reported to authorities. An arrest warrant for statutory abuse was issued on April 11, 2024.
These arrests have triggered widespread concern within the communities, prompting discussions on the need for stricter vetting processes for individuals appointed as guardians.
Local authorities have emphasized the importance of vigilant oversight to ensure the safety of children in such care arrangements.
The two men are now detained, and await the progression of their legal proceedings.
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