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Philippines Mulls Legal Action After Assault on Woman in Singapore

2/11/2026

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The Philippines is considering legal action against a man accused of assaulting a Filipino woman in a Singapore shopping center.
A viral video shows the suspect kicking the woman, causing a fall.
Onlookers intervened, and one threw a shopping basket at the assailant.
Hans Cacdac, secretary of Manila’s Department of Migrant Workers, said the labor attaché in Singapore identified the woman.
The labor attaché is providing assistance.

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Story summary

The Philippines is considering legal action against a man accused of assaulting a Filipino woman in a Singapore shopping center.
A viral video shows the suspect kicking the woman, causing a fall.
Onlookers intervened, and one threw a shopping basket at the assailant.
Hans Cacdac, secretary of Manila’s Department of Migrant Workers, said the labor attaché in Singapore identified the woman.
The labor attaché is providing assistance.