PNP taps LGUs, NGOs to boost support for VAW survivors

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it was tapping local government units (LGUs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) to bolster support for cases of violence against women (VAW). In a statement citing data from the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the PNP said 11,636 VAW cases were recorded in 2024. “The