NBI RESCUES SECOND MINOR VICTIM OF ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN BATANGAS FOLLOW-UP OPERATION PASAY CITY, Philippines – On March 25, 2026, the National Bureau of Investigation - Violence Against Women and Children Division (NBI-VAWCD) successfully rescued another minor victim of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) in a follow-up operation in Tanauan, Batangas. The rescue was initiated following a previous successful NBI-VAWCD operation that resulted in the arrest of a facilitator and the rescue of an initial victim. Information provided by the first survivor led the NBI-VAWCD to the identity of the second minor being exploited by the same facilitator. In a coordinated effort with the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWD) of Tanauan, the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Department of Education (DepEd), NBI agents conducted the rescue at a local public high school. With the assistance of the victim’s class adviser, the minor was identified and safely taken into protective custody. She has since been turned over to the CSWD for trauma-informed intervention and support. Evidence gathered from the minor-victims has led to additional charges against the Subject for violations of Republic Act No. 11930, also known as the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act, and Republic Act No. 9208, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, as amended by R.A. 10364 and R.A. 11862. NBI Director Atty. Melvin A. Matibag praised the NBI-VAWCD for their relentless efforts that culminated in the successful rescue of the minor victim from trafficking. He highlighted that this operation signifies the Bureau's commitment to pursuing every lead, emphasizing that the NBI will not stop at the initial arrest but will continue its operations until every victim is rescued and brought to safety. Director Matibag assured the public that the NBI will continue to work tirelessly to prevent further victimization and bring perpetrators to justice, calling for community support and vigilance in the collective fight against human trafficking Beloud