Betrayal of the worst kind

A pastor who founded a child care facility in Pampanga is now facing accusations of child abuse.

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According to two 12-year-old boys who escaped his facility, the students there experienced physical, verbal, and psychological abuse allegedly committed by the pastor and some house parents.

Specifically, they were forced to kneel for long periods, starved or sometimes fed spoiled food, or not allowed to play, among others. The center was also found to have fire hazards and registration violations.

The 158 children at the facility have been rescued by authorities.