Babaeng lumabas sa imburnal, nasa kustodiya na ng DSWD; isasailalim sa intervention

– A woman who went viral after emerging from a sewer in Makati has been turned over to the DSWD for assistance

– She is now under the care of the DSWD’s Pag-abot Processing Center in Pasay City

– The agency will conduct a thorough assessment and provide the necessary intervention based on her condition and needs

– The DSWD urged the public to report similar cases to ensure vulnerable individuals receive appropriate support and protection

The woman who recently went viral on social media after being caught on video emerging from a sewer in Makati City has been brought to the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pag-abot Processing Center in Pasay City.

According to the DSWD, the woman will undergo a thorough assessment to determine her current condition and needs.

Based on the findings, she will be provided with the appropriate intervention and support.

“Isasailalim siya sa masusing assessment at kaukulang interbensyon batay sa kanyang sitwasyon at pangangailangan,” the agency said in an official statement.

The woman’s sudden appearance from the manhole along a busy Makati street sparked widespread online attention and concern.

Many netizens expressed sympathy and called for immediate government action, suspecting she may be suffering from mental health issues or experiencing homelessness.

The DSWD emphasized that her case will be handled with dignity and care under the agency’s Pag-abot Program, which aims to reach out to individuals in street situations and connect them with services such as shelter, medical care, and psychosocial support.

Authorities have yet to disclose further details regarding the woman’s identity or background, citing privacy and the need to complete the initial evaluation.

The agency encouraged the public to report similar cases through proper channels so that immediate assistance and intervention can be provided to vulnerable individuals in need.

The situation serves as a reminder of the growing need for accessible mental health and social services, especially for those living in extreme poverty or abandonment.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, “binilisan pa niya lalo ‘yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun.” At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: *”hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya.” The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.