Child abuse raps vs teen 'Muay Thai'

BAGUIO CITY — The 19-year-old “Muay Thai” boy who was shown in a viral video applying his so-called martial arts skills on two minors in the first week of April 2025 at Bontoc, Mountain Province is now facing appropriate charges.

The video taken on 8 April showed the 19-year-old male reportedly using Muay Thai techniques on 14-year-old and 16-year-old minors in front of Sta. Rita Church in Bontoc town. The 19-year-old, a Grade 12 student, kicked the two boys on their bodies and heads while other children watched.

Said video was shared online and quickly went viral drawing widespread outrage from netizens. It eventually reached the local government of Bontoc were it acted immediately on the matter.

The Bontoc Municipal Social Welfare and Development gave needed counseling to the two minors.

The LGU also vowed to assist the family of the victims should they decide to press charges against the 19-year-old individual.