Facebook has deactivated sites discovered by PCIJ to be facilitating the illegal adoption of babies and toddlers, but new pages can easily be created. A 2022 law could address some complaints about the tedious process of adopting legally.

This story was first published by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism: https://www.rappler.com/nation/filipino-babies-sold-facebook-philippines-struggles-adoption-process/

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