: Following the reports, the General Santos City police increased security at athlete quarters and established child protection desks to ensure the safety of all participants.
The most high-profile "scandal" associated with the games involves the arrest of sports officials and coaches for the alleged sexual molestation of minor athletes during the 2025 Games in General Santos City. As of April 2026 , authorities and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) are leveraging these past incidents to implement stricter safeguarding measures for the upcoming 2026 Batang Pinoy in Bacolod City. The 2025 Incident Overview batang pinoy scandal
This covers the illegal recording and distribution of private content. : Following the reports, the General Santos City
The scandal came to light in 2022 when allegations surfaced involving sexual harassment and abuse of young badminton players, some as young as 16, by coaches and officials. The allegations included claims of sexual exploitation, inappropriate behavior, and abuse of power. The 2025 Incident Overview This covers the illegal