3-year-old boy abused by mother’s partner in Taguig; suspect arrested after viral video

• 3-year-old boy was repeatedly punched and kicked in a Taguig City home
• The viral video showed a man assaulting a child while he cried in pain
• The suspect is the partner of the child’s mother, who was reportedly drunk during the incident
• Authorities have rescued the child and the suspect is now in custody of authorities facing child ab*se charges

A three-year-old boy is now safe under the care of authorities after he was allegedly abused by his mother’s partner in Barangay Western Bicutan, Taguig City.

The disturbing incident, which happened on Monday, was captured on video and later aired on Balitanghali. The footage showed a woman repeatedly punching and kicking the child inside their home. Despite the boy’s loud cries, the assault did not immediately stop.

Based on police investigation, the suspect is the 28-year-old partner of the child’s mother. Authorities said the woman was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident and had earlier argued with her partner before taking out her anger on the child.

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The child sustained visible injuries on his body due to the repeated abuse. Concerned for the boy’s safety, his uncle reported the incident to authorities, prompting a rescue operation.

Police were able to locate and arrest the suspect shortly after the report. The child was immediately brought under the care of the Taguig City Social Welfare and Development Office, where he is now in a safe and stable condition.

Investigators also noted that the child’s mother refused to file a complaint against her partner. Despite this, authorities said both the mother and the suspect may still face charges for violating the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

The suspect has yet to release any statement regarding the allegations.

Authorities continue to remind the public to report any form of child ab*se immediately to ensure the safety and protection of minors in similar situations.

In separate developments, authorities reported a deadly family dispute in Bocaue that left a 45-year-old woman dead after allegedly being attacked by her younger half-brother. Police said the confrontation reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over a request for fare money, which escalated into violence.

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Meanwhile, in Bokod, a 37-year-old man was arrested in connection with the killing of his 74-year-old mother. The case came to light after a resident discovered human remains partially exposed in a shallow grave nearby. Investigators later recovered suspected bloodstains and other forensic evidence inside the home shared by the suspect and the victim, which are now being examined as part of the ongoing probe.

In a separate incident, emergency personnel in Zamboanga City responded to an unusual call after a large python was found inside a parked vehicle. The Bureau of Fire Protection later released footage showing responders carefully removing the 10-foot snake, an operation that quickly gained attention online due to its rare and alarming nature.

Wildlife conservation efforts were also highlighted in Aurora, where officials successfully released a Northern Luzon giant cloud rat back into its natural habitat. The species, which is endemic to the region, is considered rare and plays an important role in maintaining forest biodiversity.

Authorities in the respective areas continue to urge the public to remain vigilant in both community safety and environmental protection. Investigations into the violent incidents are still ongoing, while conservation teams stress the importance of preserving endangered wildlife through responsible human interaction and habitat protection.

Source: KAMI.com.gh