MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has issued a cease and desist order against a private orphanage in Quezon City after it allegedly violated a law against child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination. DSWD issued the order against Gentle Hands Inc. on Monday following a complaint that it had violated Republic Act No. 7610 or the Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination. The welfare authority also received a separate report that the orphanage 'failed to comply with the minimum standards for residential facilities for children,' according to DSWD Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez.

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