Davao councilor, youth group oppose social media restrictions for minors

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—Davao City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang opposed calls to ban Facebook, saying existing laws and the platform’s self-regulation can address harmful content, even as the Senate and House approved…

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Atty. Renee Co, Representative Kabataan Party-list

Kabataan Partylist gives Marcos Jr. failing grade on youth concerns ahead of SONA

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - With only two years remaining in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term, Kabataan Partylist urged the administration to prioritize the worsening state of education, employment and living conditions…

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Talikala shares a screenshot of a Facebook conversation that involves trafficking of minors in Davao City. (Mick Basa / davaotoday.com)

Abuse on women, children goes digital during pandemic

Talikala, a non-government organization, said that women and young children remain the vulnerable target of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC). This as many poor Filipinos would do everything to alleviate their sorry situation.

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Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (Sonshine Media Network International's Facebook page)

Women rights advocates want more probe into Quiboloy’s sex trafficking ring

The report said the victims were brought to the United States through questionably obtained visas, where they were tasked to do house chores, gave the pastor massages, and perform sex as their "night duty".

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