8 women rescued from massage parlor

Cebu City police rescued eight women working in a massage parlor that allegedly offered sexual services to customers.

The massage parlor on Gorordo Avenue is at least 50 meters from the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO).

Police said the male manager of Hearts Health Services, who was not immediately identified, eluded arrest.

The operation was conducted around 9 p.m. Wednesday by operatives of the Investigation and Detective Management Branch (IDMB).

Dr. Ester Concha, head of the Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS), accompanied the police during the raid. The eight women were turned over to her care.

Chief Insp. Aileen Recla said police received reports two weeks ago that the parlor was offering sexual services to customers and using the massage services as a front.

Recla said a police decoy posed as a customer during the raid, and paid cash to the manager in exchange for sexual favors from one of the female attendants.

After payment was made, police raided the place.

The manager was able to run outside and escape.

Charges will still be filed against the manager despite his escape, Recla said.

The eight women were turned over to the Department of Social Welfare and Development./CORRESPONDENT CHITO O. ARAGON