A PWD child dies in fire, another drowns in Cebu

Lyle Andales 05/25/2026

Two minors identified as persons with disabilities (PWDs) died in separate incidents in Cebu this week.…

For beating up teen, 4 charged with attempted homicide in Talisay

Lyle Andales 04/14/2026

Charges of attempted homicide have been filed against four individuals, including two minors, who allegedly mauled a 16-year-old boy.…

Gatchalian revives call to ban social media for teens 16 and below

Luisa Cabato 03/30/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian reiterated his call on Monday to prohibit social media use among minors aged 16 and below, citing Indonesia’s decision to restrict children from high-risk platforms. In a press release, Gatchalian cited results…

Cop, who fired shots in front of minors over firecracker noise, nabbed

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 12/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Shots were fired by a rookie policeman in front of three minors over firecracker noise in Parañaque City on Wednesday night. This is according to authorities. The incident, which caused “fear, shock, and emotional…

Mandaue ordinance seeks to protect minors joining rallies

Mary Rose Sagarino 10/09/2025

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Minors who plan to join rallies or public assemblies will need to be accompanied by a supervising adult with parental consent, while organizers are expected to secure permits to ensure proper safety measures…

Torre: PNP supports lowering criminal liability age, but in a ‘scientific’ manner

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQINQUIRER.net 08/23/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that while the agency backs lowering the age of criminal responsibility, the policy “should be based on scientific evidence.” Sen. Robin Padilla forwarded a…

11 minors rescued after riot in Bogo City

Futch Anrthony Inso 08/07/2025

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Eleven minors were rescued by authorities in Bogo City on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at around 11:00 p.m., after they were involved in a riot in Barangay Carbon. A netizen captured the incident on…

Bill to ban minors from social media use pushed by Sen. Lacson

Leonel Abasola - Philippine News Agency 07/03/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill regulating the use of social media among minors, citing studies linking excessive social media exposure to mental health issues. Under his proposed measure, Lacson cited a United Nation…

‘Oplan Bulabog’: 238 minors rescued in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares 02/27/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Personnel of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) rescued a total of 238 minors for violating the city’s curfew hours during their roving patrols from Wednesday evening, February 26, to Thursday dawn, February…

Australian faces charges for bringing 6 minors on island hopping trip

Futch Anthony Inso 02/08/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines- A 45-year-old Australian national is facing charges for violating the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act after he was caught bringing six minors—who are not related to him—on an…

Trump orders ban on gender transition procedures for minors

Agence France Presse 01/29/2025

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to restrict gender transition procedures for people under the age of 19, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. The order comes…

3 minor girls surrender to Mayor Chan after viral assault incident

Futch Anthony Inso 10/02/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Three out of five minor girls surrendered to Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan after they beat two other minor girls. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City…

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