PNP rescues two infants from alleged illegal sale by their mothers in Quezon City and Batangas
- Two infants were rescued in separate entrapment operations in Quezon City and Batangas City
- The first victim, a one-year-old, was allegedly offered for ₱25,000 due to her mother’s financial struggles
- The second victim, a three-month-old, was allegedly listed online for ₱75,000 by an OFW mother
- Both mothers face charges for traff*icking under the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act
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Authorities have successfully rescued two infants allegedly being sold by their own mothers in separate operations in Quezon City and Batangas City, the Philippine National Police–Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) confirmed.
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The first victim is a one-year-old child who was allegedly offered for illegal adoption online in exchange for ₱25,000.
According to PNP-WCPC chief PBGen. Maria Sheila Portento, the child’s mother is three months pregnant with her eighth child and claimed she was not receiving support from her husband.
“Ayon sa kanya, itong binenta niya ay pampitong [anak] tapos buntis siya ngayon ng 3 months ulit. Hindi daw siya sinusuportahan ng kanyang asawa sa pagpapalaki ng mga anak niya,” said Portento.
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She also explained that the child has different fathers, and the mother had other relatives caring for her other children.
The second victim is a three-month-old infant born in Vietnam to an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) mother and a Chinese-Vietnamese father.
Police reported that the mother returned to the Philippines three days after giving birth and allegedly attempted to sell the baby online for ₱75,000.
“Siguro, the way she assessed magandang lahi ‘yung bata binibenta niya ng P75,000. Nung tinanong namin bakit binebenta, according to her para makabalik siya sa Vietnam at magtrabaho ulit,” Portento said.
Both infants were immediately placed under protective custody and are now under assessment and intervention by local social workers to ensure their welfare.
The mothers declined to give statements and are facing charges for Tra*fficking in Persons and Child Tra*fficking under the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
The PNP reiterated its commitment to safeguarding children and warned the public against engaging in illegal adoption or tra*fficking activities.
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