After coordinating with the Pasay City General Hospital (PCGH) on the condition of the newborn baby seen on a viral video being slapped by his mother, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) confirmed that the baby has been cleared for discharge on August 26..

“The Medical Director of the hospital relayed to us about the negative results of the blood culture test of the newborn, hence, a pediatric clearance was already issued,” DSWD Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman said.

While exploring possible maternal relatives who can take custody of the baby, DSWD-National Capital Region facilitated his admission at the DSWD-managed Reception and Study Center for Children (RSCC) for the provision of temporary shelter  upon discharge from the hospital.

Meanwhile, the mother will remain in the hospital pending blood transfusion and while waiting for the result of her counseling session with the psychologist of the Pasay City Social Welfare and Development Office (PCSWDO).

The PCSWDO will also provide appropriate after-care support services to the mother. ###