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Battered child takes to the streets after physical abuse

August 22nd, 2012 by Sherbien Dacalanio
Sherbien Dacalanio
Quezon city, Philippines, Asia
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Six year-old John Paul shows his burnt legs after his mother allegedly poured boiling water on them.
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John Paul had black eye after his mom punched his face.
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Bruise in his eyes after physical abuse from his mom.
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John Paul shows his burnt legs after his mom poured a boiling water on it.
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John Paul shows his burnt legs after his mom poured a boiling water on it.
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Six year-old John Paul shows his burnt legs after his mother allegedly poured boiling water on them.
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Wounds and boils.
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  • Battered child takes to the streets after physical abuse
  • Battered child takes to the streets after physical abuse
  • Battered child takes to the streets after physical abuse
  • Battered child takes to the streets after physical abuse
  • Battered child takes to the streets after physical abuse
  • Battered child takes to the streets after physical abuse
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John Paul, a six year-old child from Naic, left his home to sleep in the streets after his mother allegedly punched him and poured boiling water on his legs. According to statistics there are as many as 1,475 children suffering from physical abuse.

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