Online baby-selling cases in 2026 now at 9, surpasses 2025 record — PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Reported cases of persons selling babies online have now reached nine in 2026 so far, surpassing the eight cases recorded in the entirety of 2025, according to the Philippine National Police Women and Children Protection Center (PNP WCPC) on Friday. WCPC chief Brig. Gen. Maria Sheila Portento attributed the increase in reported