The Sagay City government has assured the public of the protection and proper care of a newborn abandoned baby girl rescued in Hacienda Esperanza, Brgy. General Luna, on Sunday, June 28.
In a statement released Monday, the local government confirmed that it is closely coordinating with the Alfredo E. Marañon Sr. Memorial District Hospital (AEMSMDH), the City Health Office, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), and the Sagay City Police Station to manage the case.
The infant is currently in stable condition and remains under hospital care, where she is receiving antibiotics.
Two nurses from AEMSMDH are monitoring the child, while health professionals have called for breast milk donations from qualified nursing mothers.
Meanwhile, the CSWDO has taken over the case to facilitate proper child-protection and alternative-care procedures.
Sagay City Mayor Leo Rafael “Bebo” M. Cueva appealed to the public to protect the child’s welfare, dignity, and privacy, urging citizens to avoid spreading unverified information while the police investigation is ongoing.
“Every child’s life is important, and in Sagay, every child matters. This baby deserves protection, proper care, and the opportunity to grow in a safe and loving family,” Cueva said.
The mayor reminded families that children must never be neglected, abandoned, or endangered, noting that Philippine child-protection laws guarantee every child’s right to parental care, basic services, and safety from abuse.
He emphasized that any custody, foster care, or adoption arrangements must strictly adhere to legal processes through authorized government agencies.
Local authorities are urging the baby’s mother, relatives, or anyone with relevant information to immediately coordinate with the CSWDO or the Women and Children Protection Desk of the Sagay City Police Station.
The city government assured that informants will be treated with respect and guided through the appropriate process, with the child’s best interest as the primary consideration.
Cueva thanked the concerned citizens who promptly responded to the situation and brought the newborn to safety.*
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