Government agents successfully executed a rescue operation in Tanauan, Batangas, freeing a minor victim from online sexual exploitation.
The operation followed an earlier mission by the National Bureau of Investigation–Violence Against Women and Children Division (NBI-VAWCD) last Wednesday that led to the arrest of a facilitator and the rescue of the first victim.
Information from the initial victim helped authorities identify a second minor who remained at risk under the same facilitator.
The NBI, in coordination with the Tanauan City Social Welfare and Development Office, Philippine National Police, and the Department of Education, conducted the rescue at a public high school. The minor was identified with the help of her class adviser and placed under protective custody before being turned over to social workers for trauma-informed care.
Evidence gathered from the victims led to additional charges against the suspect for violating Republic Act 11930 and Republic Act 9208, as amended. NBI Director Melvin Matibag commended the team and urged continued public vigilance against human trafficking.
