PNP logs 1,275 school-related incidents from 2022 to 2025

Over the past three years, the Philippine National Police's Women and Children Protection Center recorded a total of 1,275 school-related incidents involving children in conflict with the law, highlighting a significant concern in the nation's educational system. The data shows a troubling trend, with a notable spike in incidents in 2024, raising questions about the effectiveness of current protective measures and the impact of socio-economic factors on youth behavior. This troubling statistic underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address and prevent such occurrences to safeguard the future of the country's youth.