Online Exploitation of Children for Violent Acts Highlighted
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Online Exploitation of Children for Violent Acts Highlighted

Philippine National Police are urging parents to enhance monitoring of children's online activities following incidents where minors are allegedly recruited through online gaming communities to commit violent acts, with foreign perpetrators being identified.

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