Amid the reimposition of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other areas, Senator Win Gatchalian is calling for increased vigilance on another potential surge in cases of violence against children.
Citing data from the Philippine National Police (PNP), the chair of the Senate basic education committee noted that children’s organization Save the Children flagged the increase of crimes committed against women and children during the imposition of ECQ last year.
On April 30, 2020, 1,284 cases were recorded by the PNP, 521 against children and 763 against women.
These figures increased dramatically to 3,600 crimes by June 4, 2020 – 1,745 against children and 1,945 against women.
For Gatchalian, economic hardships that loom over families could again trigger a surge in domestic violence. He added that because of stricter quarantine measures, victims could have a harder time seeking help.
“Noong ipatupad ang mga lockdown noong nakaraang taon, nakita natin ang paglobo ng mga kaso ng karahasan sa mga kababaihan at kabataan,” he said.
“Nanganganib na maulit ito kung hindi natin paiigtingin ang ating mga hakbang upang masugpo ang mga kaso ng karahasan,” said Gatchalian
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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