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Join us in celebrating the Safer Internet Day (SID) for Children Philippines this coming 10 February 2026!

The SID is a global event celebrated annually to promote safer and more responsible internet use for everyone, with a special focus on over 100 countries, raising awareness about online safety issues. In the Philippines, the SID is officially recognized through Proclamation No. 417, declaring every second Tuesday of February as Safer Internet Day for Filipino Children.

This year’s theme,“Ako, Ikaw, Tayo: Konektado at Protektado Laban sa OSAEC at CSAEM”, emphasizes the importance of a whole-of-nation approach in creating a safer digital space for children.

Let’s come together to promote online safety by encouraging responsible internet use and addressing the challenges and opportunities of the digital world for Filipino children. At the heart of this celebration are the voices of the youth, who play a crucial role in creating a safer, more secure digital environment for all. Their call to action aims to inspire bayanihan among government actors, civil society organizations, and the private sector.

Together, we can make the internet a safer space for everyone!

𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆-𝙏𝙊-𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙋𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝘾𝙐𝙀 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙍𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎:

The PNP-WCPC rescues two infant boys and arrests two suspects in back-to-back anti-trafficking operations conducted within 20 hours in Quezon City and Batangas.

The swift actions highlight the PNP-WCPC’s strong commitment to child protection and its call for the public to report child trafficking, illegal adoption, and online exploitation.

“𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙢 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠.”

The fight against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) just grew stronger with the successful completion of the Training for Deputized AMLC Investigators.

Led by PBGEN MARIA SHEILA T PORTENTO, Chief, WCPC, in close coordination with the Anti-Money Laundering Council headed by Executive Director Matthew M. David, the training reinforced the critical link between tactical operations and financial justice.

This initiative marks a clear shift in strategy: we do not stop at arrest; we follow the money. Through enhanced expertise in bank inquiry orders, asset tracing, and cryptocurrency monitoring, we ensure that those who profit from exploitation are deprived of every centavo gained from abuse.

The PNP Women and Children Protection Center announces 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 involved in the 2018 Trafficking in Persons case in Bamban, Tarlac, which led to the rescue of five (5) minor victims.

Through the unwavering efforts of the Bamban Police Station, Bamban MSWD, and the International Justice Mission (IJM), the court has held the perpetrators fully accountable under RA 9208 as amended by RA 10364, the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.

This conviction stands as a strong reminder: 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙬.

𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙, 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙.

The PNP Women and Children Protection Center reaffirms its commitment with the successful conviction of suspects in the 2018 Bamban, Tarlac trafficking case.

This victory strengthens our mission to protect the vulnerable and uphold justice for every child.

“The PNP Women and Children Protection Center supports the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking as the nation celebrates the International Day Against Trafficking on December 12, 2025. This year’s theme, ‘Iisang Nasyon, Iisang Aksyon: Tapusin ang Human Trafficking Ngayon!’, calls on every Filipino to help raise awareness, strengthen protection, and promote collective action against all forms of human trafficking.

Together, let us stand as one in safeguarding the rights, dignity, and safety of all.

𝙋𝙉𝙋 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝘼𝙜𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡

The Philippine National Police-Women and Children Protection Center (PNP-WCPC) through its Mindanao Field Unit (MFU), successfully executed three simultaneous high-impact operations targeting Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) in Mati City, Davao Oriental.

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⚠️ Content warning. Eleven children have been removed from harm in the Philippines, and three alleged child abuse facilitators have been arrested by the Philippine National Police, following a joint investigation sparked by Australian Federal Police intelligence. Investigations began in September, 2025, when Australian Border Force searched a Wangaratta man, 43, on his arrival at Melbourne Airport. He was allegedly found to be in possession of child abuse material with authorities locating information relating to a suspected child abuse syndicate. The Victorian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team executed a warrant at a property, seized electronic devices and printed images depicting child abuse material, and charged the man. It is alleged a forensic search of the devices identified online chats with persons located in the Philippines facilitating the live stream abuse of children. It is alleged the man paid to view the abuse online in real time. Acting on this intelligence, the PNP executed search warrants at three properties in Mati City, yesterday and removed 11 children from harm. Two women, and one man were arrested. The cooperation between AFP and PNP was critical to this outcome and bringing offenders to justice. The AFP is committed to the safety and protection of children – no matter where they are in the world.

The Women and Children Protection Center, under the leadership of PBGEN MARIA SHEILA T PORTENTO, Acting Chief, WCPC, successfully held the Adopt A PNP-WCPD Webinar on Anti-OSAEC in partnership with the Soroptimist International of the Americas Philippines Region.

We acknowledge the valuable contributions of our speakers, Atty. Barbara Mae P. Flores, Executive Director, National Coordination Center Against Online Exploitation of Children – Department of Justice, and PCOL MARIO M BAQUIRAN, Jr., Chief, Mindanao Field Unit, WCPC, for sharing critical insights on legal frameworks and frontline interventions addressing OSAEC and CSAEM.

Together, we champion safer screens—and safer dreams—for every Filipino child.

The PNP Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC) continues its commitment to strengthening the capabilities of WCPD investigators through focused discussions and expert-led sessions. In connection with the celebration of the 2025 National Children’s Month on November 25, 2025 (Tuesday) marks the second leg of our ongoing initiative under the theme “Safe Screens, Safe Dreams.”

This lecture series builds upon our continuing efforts to enhance investigators’ understanding of relevant laws, policies, and procedures while upholding victim-centered and gender-sensitive practices. Together, we move forward in creating safer online environments and ensuring stronger protection and access to justice for every Filipino child.

𝙐.𝙎. 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨; 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙉𝙋–𝙁𝘽𝙄 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

A U.S. federal court in Aubrey, Texas has sentenced John Prentice Robertson, 65, to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations committed in the Philippines.

This major conviction was made possible through the close coordination between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the PNP Women and Children Protection Center–Mindanao Field Unit (WCPC-MFU), whose proactive referral and investigative findings were instrumental in building the case against Robertson.

Investigators revealed that Robertson communicated with adult women in the Philippines through a social media application, paying them to produce images and videos of children engaged in explicit conduct. These materials were transmitted to him either through the platform or via live-streaming. Robertson admitted sending more than $8,000 to individuals in the Philippines from 2015 to 2021 through a single money-remitting service.

The case emanated from a proactive OSAEC investigation conducted by the WCPC-MFU. On September 27, 2023, operatives implemented a Warrant to Search, Seize, and Examine Computer Data (WSSECD) in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. The operation resulted in the recovery of critical evidence from the mobile phones of the local suspects—including Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Materials (CSAEM)—which directly linked them to Robertson. The enforcement action also led to the arrest of two local suspects and the rescue of two minor victims of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).

The case underscores the reality that OSAEC is a transnational crime: consumers, facilitators, and exploiters may operate across different jurisdictions, requiring strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies worldwide. The timely exchange of intelligence, evidence referrals, and joint investigative efforts ensured that both the foreign offender and the local facilitators were held accountable.

PNP WCPC Acting Chief PBGEN MARIA SHEILA T. PORTENTO emphasized the significance of this shared achievement. “This successful conviction demonstrates the power of sustained coordination with our global partners. Such collaboration is vital in safeguarding vulnerable individuals and ensuring that perpetrators—whether local or foreign—are held accountable,” she said. She reaffirmed that the WCPC remains fully committed to eradicating OSAEC and all forms of child trafficking.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/denton-county-man-sentenced-30-years-federal-prison-child-exploitation-violations

Denton County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations An Aubrey man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL MARIA SHEILA T PORTENTO from the Philippine National Police works closely with the AFP to tackle online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines.
It’s an issue where education for prevention is a big priority. And it’s been given an innovative boost by the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) through the publication of a Tagalog-language picture book called Cyber Smart Kids are Cyber Safe.
Designed for ages five through eight, the book is a translation of the ACCCE’s cyber safety themed book Jack Changes the Game, which gives age-appropriate advice about online grooming and how parents can take action if something goes wrong.
With distribution planned across more than 57,000 Philippine primary schools, BRIGADIER GENERAL PORTENTO visited Manila students with AFP Manila Liaison Officer Leesa Alexander to hand out early copies.

Brigadier General Sheila Portento from the Philippine National Police works closely with the AFP to tackle online child sexual exploitation in the Philippines. It’s an issue where education for prevention is a big priority. And it’s been given an innovative boost by the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) through the publication of a Tagalog-language picture book called Cyber Smart Kids are Cyber Safe. Designed for ages five through eight, the book is a translation of the ACCCE’s cyber safety themed book Jack Changes the Game, which gives age-appropriate advice about online grooming and how parents can take action if something goes wrong. With distribution planned across more than 57,000 Philippine primary schools, Brigadier General Portento visited Manila students with AFP Manila Liaison Officer Leesa Alexander to hand out early copies.