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August 8

Mom Warns Parents Against Strangers Who Attempt To Take Kids In Mall

Parents, beware.

What would you do if a stranger tried to take your child who was eating in a restaurant, in broad daylight?On August 3, a mom shared on Facebook a harrowing experience her family had in a shopping mall in Quezon City. Mommy Princess dela
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September 9

American Woman Caught With Baby in Bag at Manila Airport Tried to Smuggle Him to the U.S.

The woman was able to get past the immigration counter without any issues, and was only stopped before boarding the plane.

The woman who was caught and arrested after allegedly trying to smuggle a baby in her sling bag at the airport on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, has been charged with human trafficking, kidnapping, illegal detention, and child abuse. The parents of the
Preschooler

November 22

Code Words for Your Child's Safety

It can help you and your child feel more secure.

As much as we hover and try to protect our children from danger, we still need to teach our kids how to make decisions and be safe when they are on their own. And we need to do this while they are young
Real Parenting

June 20

China Cojuangco Takes Action Against Netizen For Threatening Her Daughter on Instagram

Mother's instinct kicked in instantly.

Television host China Cojuangco-Gonzalez penned an ‘open letter’ to Instagram to report one netizen who privately messaged her with what the host viewed as a ‘threat, cyberbullying, even to the extent of kidnapping,’ directed at her 4-year-old daughter, Lucia.China posted the open
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May 5

9 Ways to Ensure Your Child's Safety With Yaya

Arm yourself--and yaya!--with these key defenses to keep your child safe.

Photo from hir.maYou may have heard and read in the news lately of a kidnapping incident involving a nine-month-old baby boy and his yaya. A closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera showed the nanny with the baby getting inside a car that was waiting outside the house of
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October 21

5 Common Modi Operandi and How to Keep Your Family Safe

Stay vigilant, parents!

Photo from hngn.comFor parents, it’s always a toss-up between letting their kids roam free and discovering the world around them, and keeping them sheltered in a cocoon. The way things are today, any parent would understandably be in constant worry, especially if
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May 7

Watch a Man Test How Easy it is to Abduct Children

Experts, however, say parents shouldn't panic just yet

How easy is it for kidnappers to abduct children? Watch these kids walk-off with a stranger just because he has a puppy with him. This video was made by Joey Saladino as what he calls a “social experiment.” Joey Saldino is a
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October 23

Don’t be a Victim of Kidnapping: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

While we all fear for our safety, there are a few things we could do to protect our family

The widely circulated image of armed men surrounding a vehicle along EDSA over a month ago has reminded all of us of the security risks even ordinary people like us face. The news that policemen were behind that notorious episode, plus the
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July 10

Beware: The 4 Common Modi Operandi Criminals Use

You’re so concerned about your child’s safety that you might be ignoring your own.

On the day of her birthday, Olivia Fernandez drove to a nearby bakeshop along Bayan-bayanan Ave., Concepcion, Marikina. She was with her daughter Fiona, 3, and Fiona’s nanny. “After parking the car, I got off to buy a cake. I decided to
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June 21

10 Pointers on Keeping your Kids Safe

In these uncertain times, what can we parents do to shield our kids from danger?

Fear would envelope any parent with the thought of the dangers that lurk beyond the confines of their homes. We try to teach our kids to be independent yet we can't help but also worry about their safety. The news doesn’t help
Preschooler

July 4

Don’t be a Victim: How to Protect Yourself from Abduction

The adage “better be safe than sorry“ is a mindset that can save you and your family from harm. Learn what a security expert has to say to stay away from imminent danger.

Karen*, an elementary student, and three other classmates decided to have their lunch break at a nearby shopping center, which is just a short walking distance from their school, but instead of taking a walk, they rode a tricycle to get there
Love & Relationships

June 22

Child Support and Child Custody Law Philippines

A legal expert sheds light on the matter of child custody laws in the Philippines

If you're a single mom, you should be aware of your rights and the laws that pertain to child custody and child support. We asked Atty. Jose Gabriel Benedicto, our family law expert from Romulo, Mabanta, Buenaventura, Sayoc & de los Angeles Law Firm,

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