Zamboanga City has recorded nearly 100 rape cases involving minors since January 2024, the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) said.
From January 1 to August 28, 2024, rape cases involving minors reached 95. Of the said number, 33 have been solved.
Police said 85 percent of cases was incest or the perpetrators are relatives of victims.
“We have received complaints on rape and this is basically incest by nature. It happens in the household and we acknowledge the presence of this and we really condemn this kind of act,” ZCPO Director Col. Kimberly Molitas said.
Authorities added that most of the suspects used illegal drugs.
“Our campaign on illegal drugs also is basically connected to this dahil sa mga nakikita natin yung mga assailant dito ay mga naka-drugs,” Molitas added.
With this, authorities are intensifying the implementation of the Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313) in schools.
Police said students may report to school authorities if they experience sexual harassment or rape.
“Puwede silang pumunta kausapin yung guidance counselor, yung principal, kasama po dito ang pulis, so parang isang team po kame,” Molitas said.
Parents and guardians are also urged to keep a close eye on their children. —GMA Regional TV
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