
Heighten crackdown vs firms exploiting minors urged
Davao City Councilor Pamela "Pameng" Librado-Morata passed a resolution urging DCPO and NBI-Semro to intensify operations against firms exploiting minors, citing the recent NBI raid on Heaven Personal Massage Spa and the arrest of suspected operator "Madam Ram." The move comes as DSWD-Davao reports a rise in OSAEC cases (11 minor victims in the first half of 2025 vs. 4 in 2024), underscoring the urgent need to enforce RA 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act).