A 25-year-old woman in Iligan City was arrested for allegedly pimping her three-year-old sister and 12-year-old niece.

The suspect was arrested during an entrapment operation conducted by the Iligan City Police Office Task Force Against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Authorities said the suspect was allegedly involved in offering her sister and niece for online sexual exploitation in exchange for money.

“Kini man gud nga mga criminal activities is easy money noh, well infact nagpadala sila ug mga bata nga naghubo nagbuhat ug mga bastos nga mga binuhatan so daghan pod ilang mga costumers mostly mga foreigners noh magpadala Dayon ug kwarta Baylo adtong mga pictures,well in fact ila pa gyud na kadugo no,” Iligan City Police Office (ICPO) Spokesperson, Major Zandrex Panolong, said.

An ID and a cellphone believed to be used in the illegal activities were recovered from the suspect.

After her arrest, authorities also rescued the minor victims in Linamon, Lanao del Norte.

The victims were brought to the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) for counseling and other intervention.

“Most of these violators are pamilya sa mga nabiktima and kabalo ta ang epekto ani sa bata eventually when they grow up. Dili maayo sa ila mentally will para sa akoa hangyo lang me nga ayaw paabota nga madakpan mo,” Mayor Frederick Siao said.

The suspect will face charges for violation of Republic Act 11930 or Anti-OSAEC and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse of Exploitation Materials (CSAEM), Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (RA 9208), and Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act (RA 7610).