PNP Chief General Oscar Albayalde Releases Official Statement About Momo Challenge
PNP chief Director General Oscar Albayalde finally breaks his silence on the viral “Momo Challenger” that encourages self-harm to children.
Momo Challenge has been one of the most discussed topics on the social media over the past few days due to increasing numbers of suicide.
The mobile application was allegedly encouraging young users to harm their self and eventually took their own life at the end of the 50 tasks.
Recently, Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar Albayalde finally released a statement regarding the issue.
The PNP chief warned the parents about the disturbing Momo Challenge played by young users online.
Albayalde urged the parents to closely monitor the online activities of their children to avoid self-harm.
The police head also explained those mobile games or any applications encouraging self-harm is considered as crime.
“Sa ating mga magulang kailangan po siguro bantayan natin ang ating mga anak. Siguro ang kailangan dito is yung talagang magabayan ang mga anak lalo na kapag sila ay wala sa atin, nandun sa mga schools. Isa na rin ito na isama nila yung tamang pagturo para maiwasan itong mga suicidal thinking ng ating mga kabataan or etong mga challenges na ginagawa through the internet…Remember, this is a crime lalung-lalo na kung ang bata ang ini-enganyo,” Albayalde said.
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