I hope you did call DSWD and ask about their opinion. But as I previously mentioned, you don't need to worry as you're child is an American-CAnadian CItizen.
If matters come to worst,you can always ask help from the US or Canadian Embassy.
Even in Philippine Family Law, a child below 7 years old cannot be separated from the mother not unless there are compelling reasons why a mother can't have the custody like: Instances of unsuitability such as neglect, abandonment, unemployment and immorality, habitual drunkenness, drug addiction, maltreatment of the child, insanity, and affliction with a communicable illness.
Negligent and careless failure to perform the duties of parenthood is a significant element of abandonment, regardless of actual intention.
If you really want to leave the country, just go with your child out of the country ASAP without your husband's knowing if he's that abusive. That will save you time and to prevent him from filing a HOld Departure ORder from the court which will hold you from bringing your daughter out of the country. When he files for custody of your daughter when you guys are still there in the Philippines, you guys may not travel out of the country when the case is still pending, and a Hold Departure ORder from the Court will be given to the Philippine Immigration.
Hope I helped you in some ways. Good Bless to you and your child.
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