MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and Las Pias Rep. Camille Villar is seeking an investigation into the rise of violence against and sexual exploitation of women and children during the coronavirus pandemic.
Under House Resolution No. 1581, Villar cited the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) which recorded 13,923 cases of violence against women and children from the start of the lockdown on March 15, 2020 up to November 30, 2020.
Of these cases, Villar said 4,747 were cases of abuse against children.
“We need to tackle this issue as this seems to be neglected and victims are left with their abusers at home. We need to also determine what are the possible and…
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