MANILA, Philippines — A women’s rights group sounded the alarm on the uptick in violence against women and children (VAWC) cases in the country, stressing that despite heightened public awareness, incidents continue to rise.
In a press conference on Saturday in Quezon City, Gabriela Alliance of Filipino Women Chairperson Gertrudes Libang cited reports that by late 2025, 3 VAWC cases were reported every hour—a twofold increase from 2021 to 2023, when three cases were reported every two hours.
