Preda News
The Story Behind the Photograph of Rosi
January 25, 2019 · By Fr. Shay Cullen for www.preda.org
The Story Behind the Photograph of Rosi Father Shay Cullen Rosi was a six-year old child detained in the police detention cell of Police Station B on Magsaysay Drive in Olongapo City some years ago. More like her will be jailed if the minimum age of criminal liability will be lowered to nine or 12 […]
Read More...Street children need shelter not a jail cell
January 25, 2019 · By Fr. Shay Cullen for www.preda.org
Lowering the age of criminal liability for children compounds the failure of govt to look out for their welfare Father Shay Cullen Philippines I first saw Rosi, a six-year-old girl, inside a police detention cell in Olongapo City’s red light district. Remembering that day, I am afraid that more girls like Rosi will be in […]
Read More...A child pauses at the Gates of Hell
January 24, 2019 · By Fr Shay Cullen for www.ucanews.com
Fr Shay Cullen, Manila Philippines October 31, 2014 This weekend is the time to look to the saints for inspiration and help, and to pray for the living and the dead. But we don’t need to go to Church to find the saints. There are many among us bravely fighting for justice and the rights […]
Read More...PREDA News
December 5, 2018 ·
To better implement the RA 9344 law protecting children in Conflict with the Law(CICL) a Provincial Board comprising of DSWD members, the Provincial prosecutor and Francis Bermido Jr. Executive Director of Preda and Fr.Shay met in Iba Zambales recently.
Read More...Jessica Scholars reach new heights
December 5, 2018 ·
Jessica Scholars reach new heights Shay Cullen The Jessica Smith Scholarship fund was set up to honor the memory of a dedicated young woman. The selfless volunteering of Jessica Smith has inspired many young Filipino girls to better themselves and go back to school. She had a heart and commitment for the poor and the […]
Read More...NEW IRISH LAW TO PROTECT CHILDREN
December 5, 2018 ·
NEW IRISH LAW TO PROTECT CHILDREN Preda News December 2018 A new law has passed the second reading in the Irish Parliament, Dail Eireann. It is to restrict and curtail International travel of Irish paedophiles convicted of child sexual assault. It will prevent them from abusing children in developing countries where many poor children are […]
Read More...Inspire courage, take action
October 18, 2018 ·
Dear Shay, We know that you’re interested in issues that go beyond the newsroom and today’s headlines. So on top of the newsletters that you’ve been receiving from Rappler’s senior editors, we have one focused on YOU – the movers of our community. Starting today, we’re launching a bi-monthly newsletter that will feature you in […]
Read More...Phil-Am Fund Grantee Summit highlights Partnership
August 1, 2018 ·
More than 250 representatives from organizations all over the Philippines converged at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza for the Philippine-American Fund Grantee Summit last June 28-29, 2018. With the theme, “Showcasing Gains and Creating Opportunities for Partnership”, the two-day event was led by officers of the USAID Philippines and the Gerry Roxas Foundation and was attended […]
Read More...The case against Lilian May Zimmer alleged child abuser
July 30, 2018 ·
Zimmer has made false allegations against Preda in a revenge retaliation for Preda social workers having reported the neglect and abuse of sexually abused children in her house in June 2014 In view of the fake news and publicity on social media about the arrest and detention of US national Lilian “Sherry” Zimmer in Subic last July 3, […]
Read More...The Rescue of Victims of Human Trafficking and Conviction of a US National
July 17, 2018 ·
The Rescue of Victims of Human Trafficking and Conviction of a US National Francis B. Bermido Jr. July 17, 2018 It was another night of surveillance in the sex bars of Calapandayan, Subic. Preda social workers were there seeking out to save the young victims of human trafficking. Thousands of children are bought and sold […]
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