1-year-old taken by a woman in Novaliches, finally found and returned to parents
· After nearly a week of agonizing uncertainty, 19-month-old Kiana Jane was safely returned to her parents’ arms on Tuesday night
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· The child was identified in Navotas City after observant residents recognized her face from a viral GMA News social media broadcast
· The 20-year-old suspect, already in custody, admitted to using the toddler for begging in Caloocan before abandoning her
· Before being identified, Kiana Jane was cared for by a compassionate family in Navotas who provided her with a bed, clean clothes, and proper meals
For six days, Melvin Lorejas lived every parent’s worst nightmare. His world had stopped on December 10, when a street dweller he had briefly trusted walked away with his 19-month-old daughter, Kiana Jane, outside a convenience store in Quezon City.
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On Tuesday night, that nightmare finally dissolved into a flood of relief and tears as the toddler was recovered safe and sound in Navotas City.
The breakthrough came not through a police raid, but through the collective eyes of a community. After GMA News aired a report on the missing child, it quickly went viral.
In Navotas, a family watched the segment and realized the little girl they were temporarily caring for was the one being searched for across the metro.
"Napanood po ng father ko 'yung upload po ng GMA sa social media po," one of the temporary guardians explained. "Then kinuha niya po 'yung contact number nu'ng nakalagay po roon."
These Good Samaritans had found the child in a vulnerable state. Moved by compassion, they didn't just report her; they took her in.
"Naawa po kami totally kasi po may kapatid po akong maliit," another member of the Navotas family shared. "Binigyan po namin siya ng magandang matutulugan, magandang damit at napapakain po namin nang maayos."
The investigation revealed a calculated act of exploitation. Before her arrest, the 20-year-old female suspect had traveled from Quezon City to Caloocan with the child.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Michael John Villanueva, Commander of the Novaliches Police Station, confirmed that the suspect confessed to using the toddler to solicit alms on the streets.
Eventually, the suspect grew tired or fearful and abandoned Kiana Jane at a convenience store in Sangandaan, Caloocan.
She left the sleeping child with a stranger, claiming she was "just going to take a shower" and never returned.
When Melvin finally arrived at the station to claim his daughter, the room was heavy with emotion. He showered Kiana Jane with kisses, holding her so tightly as if afraid she might vanish again.
"Sobrang, sobrang saya ko kasi. Nakita po namin 'yung anak po tapos ligtas po," Melvin said, his voice thick with emotion. "‘Yun lang naman po 'yung pinagpapanalangin namin araw-araw sir."
Determined to start fresh and ensure his daughter’s safety, Melvin announced that the family would be moving in with relatives in Caloocan.
"Ang maipapangako ko lang sa anak ko sir na hindi na mauulit itong nangyari na ‘to," he vowed. "Kasi napakabata niya pa po para maranasan ‘to sir."
While the suspect now faces the full weight of the law, the recovery of Kiana Jane stands as a powerful reminder of how a vigilant public and social media can be a lifeline for the most vulnerable.
In other news, a startling viral video caught a high-tension chase between a husband and his wife through the streets of Barangay Maragano, Palapag, on the afternoon of December 12. The footage shows the wife aggressively pursuing her husband while brandishing a machete, creating a scene of panic among local residents. A potential tragedy was prevented by two quick-thinking male bystanders who managed to disarm the woman and seize her blade before anyone was physically harmed. To de-escalate the situation and avoid further domestic violence, the couple has formally agreed to a temporary separation while local officials monitor their safety.
Still in other news, what began as a standard salon appointment in Malolos, Bulacan, turned into a criminal investigation after an Egyptian man allegedly assaulted a hairstylist mid-service. Investigators noted that the suspect’s rage was sparked by a professional consultation, as he reportedly took offense when the stylist spoke directly to his wife about her hair preferences. CCTV evidence illustrates the suspect’s mounting hostility, showing him initially flicking the worker’s face before returning a moment later to deliver a forceful slap to the cheek. Refusing to let the abuse slide, the victim has officially initiated a criminal case against the foreign national to seek accountability for the physical assault and workplace harassment.
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