00:00A married couple was arrested here in Cebu City after they sold their newborn baby.
00:07According to the authorities, the parents were quick to do so
00:11after telling one of their children about the game where they sold their newborn baby.
00:16The player complained to his mother who reported to the barangay.
00:21According to the investigation, the 8th child of the female suspect,
00:25the 2-week-old baby girl, was sold on March 7.
00:29It happened in a public hospital.
00:32The 30,000 pesos was exchanged.
00:35The baby was in the middle and was turned over to the DSWD.
00:39It is also being investigated if the mother sold her 7th child.
00:44The couple is now in the custody of the police.
00:46They were first arrested for illegal gambling.
00:49They will also face a complaint of human trafficking.
00:52They have no statement.
00:54The children who were left behind are now temporarily in the custody of their relatives.
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