It is, however, uncertain how high up the list the online sexual abuse and exploitation of children will be -- if at all. The report concluded that children in the Philippines are at risk for online sexual exploitation for reasons including "free online connectivity, the widespread use of cellphones, the irresponsible use of technology." Yet, it wasn't until this year that the Filipino House of Representatives approved the Anti-Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Bill, which seeks to prohibit all forms of sexual abuse or exploitation of children, including online abuse. Exposing tensions between human rights and economic developmentDealing with sexual abuse and exploitation in the Philippines is complicated further by the importance of tech companies to the Philippine economy. New leadership, a new approach to tackling online sexual abuse?

Source: CNN May 09, 2022 22:21 UTC