The Reportorial Team
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured the conviction of a mother who sold her child online.
The Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 94, Quezon City, has found accused mother XXX guilty beyond reasonable doubt of violating Section 10(a) of Republic Act No. 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination.
In its Decision dated 14 April 2026, the court affirmed the accused’s voluntary plea of guilty to a lesser offense, which was made with full understanding of its consequences and with the conformity of both the prosecution and the complainant.
This outcome is the result of the diligent efforts of the prosecution panel composed of Assistant State Prosecutor Gino Angelo P. Yanga, Assistant State Prosecutor Criselda B. Teoxon-Yanga, and Prosecution Attorney Angelica H. Sy, who ensured the swift and effective resolution of the case while safeguarding the interests of the child victim-survivor.
The court imposed an indeterminate sentence ranging from four (4) years, nine (9) months, and eleven (11) days of prision correccional, as minimum, to six (6) years, eight ( 8 ) months, and one (1) day of prision mayor, as maximum. In addition, the accused was ordered to pay a fine of fifteen thousand pesos (Php15,000.00).
The court further directed the accused to pay damages to the victim, amounting to twenty thousand pesos (Php20,000.00) each for moral, exemplary, and temperate damages, all of which shall earn interest at six percent (6%) per annum until fully paid.
This case underscores the DOJ’s firm commitment to upholding the rights of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation. The DOJ remains resolute in its duty to pursue justice and will continue to exert its utmost efforts to ensure that offenders are held accountable in accordance with the law.
