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Lyza Aquino

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OLONGAPO CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office III, in coordination with local police, rescued 32 minors and one adult from an orphanage in Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, on Thursday, August 28.The operation was carried out to ensure the safety and protection of the children under the institution’s care, following reports that some residents had allegedly suffered physical abuse inside the facility. The DSWD said it is now investigating the case and has yet to release further details on the circumstances surrounding the operation or the conditions that led to the removal of the children and the adult. Authorities confirmed that the rescued individuals have been transferred to various government-run shelters across Central Luzon:   •  Home for the Girls, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija – 11 children   •  Lingap Center, Tarlac City – 8 children   •  Home for Women, Tarlac City – 3 children   •  RSCC-Prado Siongco, Lubao, Pampanga – 11 children ABS-CBN News is still trying to get a statement from the orphanage regarding the allegations.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office III, in coordination with local police, rescued 32 minors and one adult from an orphanage in Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, on Thursday, August 28.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office III, in coordination with local police, rescued 32 minors and one adult from an orphanage in Barangay New Cabalan, Olongapo City, on Thursday, August 28.

DSWD rescues 32 minors, shuts down orphanage in Olongapo over alleged physical abuse

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DSWD rescues 32 minors, shuts down orphanage in Olongapo over alleged physical abuse

Lyza Aquino,

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Published August 29, 2025 08:23 PM PHT

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