Abuse of women, children increase in Baguio
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By DELIA BAGNI
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BAGUIO CITY — Women and Children Protection Unit Center head Police Senior Inspector Divina Mencio said that number of abused women and children in the City of Baguio doubled as of January to February 2013 during the launching activity of the Kababaihan festival at the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) conference hall, February 13, 2013.
Mencio added that at the first quarter of the year reported 108 of cases of violations against women and children as compared to last year’s 56 cases. Most of the victims were subjected to physical abuse.
Mila Singson of Inabuyog Gabriela also added that the month of January, 2 cases of rape was recorded in the city.
CSWDO officer Betty Fangasan said that up to date there is a noted increase in number of victims however, they are conducting seminars and trainings to raise the awareness of women on their rights. She added that as of now CSWDO has registered 84 women barangay organizations and out of this 60 are active in implementing programs for their own members, built cooperatives that finances members that are in need and many more. # nordis.net
