DSWD-12 Summons Father Who Hit Child After Push Bike Competition Loss
DSWD summoned the father who reportedly hit his own child after losing in a push bike competition in Surallah, South Cotabato.
Recently, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region XII has taken action after a disturbing incident involving a young child in Surallah, South Cotabato caught public attention.
The incident involves a father who was seen hitting his own child after she lost in a push bike competition during the Christmas Festival 2025. The post went viral and triggered mixed reactions from netizens.
Many viewers expressed concern for the child’s safety and emotional well-being. Others called for proper guidance rather than pure punishment, stressing the need to protect the child while helping the parent understand his actions.
DSWD Field Office 12 personnel met with a social worker from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Polomolok. The meeting focused on discussing the situation of the child and determining the best steps to take for her protection and recovery.
It was agreed that the father would undergo a psychological evaluation to better understand his emotional state and identify what support or intervention he may need.
During the assessment process, the father reportedly admitted that he acted out of shock and intense emotion at the time of the competition. He later realized that what he did was wrong and harmful, especially to his child.
Authorities see this acknowledgment as an important step toward accountability and change.
The local government of Polomolok, together with DSWD Field Office 12, continues to closely monitor the case. Their goal is to ensure the child’s safety and provide proper support not only to her but also to the entire family.
Social workers are expected to guide the parents on positive discipline and healthy ways of handling emotions.
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