The National 911 Operations and Coordinating Center reported that it received more than 3,300 calls related to violence against women and children (VAWC) from January 2025 through February 2026, underscoring ongoing concerns over gender‑based abuse in the Philippines.
According to data released by authorities, these emergency calls reflect a broad spectrum of domestic violence and abuse cases, including physical harm, threats, and other forms of mistreatment affecting women and children. The figures highlight the persistent challenges that Filipino families and communities face in addressing violence within homes and social settings.