Introduction:

A wide range of actions and circumstances qualify as online child sexual exploitation. In
the majority of cases, this entails coercing and blackmailing kids for sex, grooming, live
broadcasting, consuming material about child sexual assault, and grooming. For
example, an adult could talk about sexual behaviors with a child.

Questions:

1. Why did you choose this topic?

We choose this topic because It’s important to know that behind every image or video
there is a real child victim being sexually exploited. Regardless of the age of the child, if
they are using a device that has access to the internet, they need to be aware of what is
acceptable behavior online and what isn’t. The use of technology or the internet to
facilitate the sexual abuse of a child, including the production and sharing of child
sexual abuse material online. Online child sexual exploitation includes a wide range of
behaviors and situations. Most commonly this includes grooming, live streaming,
consuming child sexual abuse material, and coercing and blackmailing children for
sexual purposes. Online child sexual exploitation is often thought of as adults abusing
children; however, research indicates that more and more child exploitation material is
being shared via social media, and is being produced by children themselves. This is
sometimes called self-generated sexual content and often takes the form of ‘sexting’
which is requesting, capturing and sharing explicit material.
A child may be or feel pressured, forced or coerced into taking and sharing these
explicit images with their peers or friends. If you or your child discovers sexual content
of themselves has been shared online, the Safety Commissioner can also assist with
having this removed.
It’s important to have open and honest conversations with your children, and ensure
they’d feel comfortable telling a trusted adult if they are contacted by someone they
don’t know.
2. Description of the moral issue concerned.
Moral principles are concerned with the right and wrong. They also establish what is
morally right or wrong in society. In addition, issue of moral concern is also presented as
any issue with the potential to help or harm anyone, including oneself. Moral issues are
those actions which have the potential to help or harm others or ourselves. On this
definition, very few human decisions or actions are not of some moral concern since
very few, if any, decisions have no consequences helping or harming ourselves or
others.

3. Causes of this issue

Because no one can teach us to show to be a good child and because children are
easily deceived, the first issue of this problem is the separation of their homes. The
second issue is the lack education. Some children are unable to attend school due to a
lack of financial support, so we gave accommodations, for example, by paying for them
to participating in sexual activity. Additionally, by using the alcohol and drugs to make a
child mistreat others.

4. How to prevent it happening

The online exploitation of children is a serious and complex issue that requires a
multifaceted approach. Here are some steps that can be taken to prevent this problem:

1. Education: Parents, caregivers, and children themselves should be educated on

how to safely use the internet and social media. This includes learning about the
risks of online exploitation and how to identify and report suspicious behavior.

2. Parental Controls: Parents can use parental control software to limit their
children's access to certain websites, social media platforms, and online content.
This can also include monitoring their children's online activity.

3. Reporting: If you suspect that a child is being exploited online, report it to the
appropriate authorities immediately. This includes reporting suspicious behavior
to law enforcement, as well as reporting inappropriate content to the website or
social media platform it is hosted on.

4. Online Safety Guidelines: Websites and social media platforms should have clear
guidelines for online safety and behavior. They should also have a reporting
system for users to report any inappropriate behavior.
 5. Awareness: Governments and organizations should raise awareness about the
issue of online exploitation of children, and work to create laws and policies to
prevent it.
It is important to remember that preventing online exploitation of children is an ongoing
effort that requires collaboration and action from everyone in society.

5. Where to report the case

Report Online Sexual Exploitation of Children (OSEC) to the nearest Police station or
the National Bureau of Investigation's Anti-Child Abuse, Discrimination, and Exploitation
Division (ACADED). The DSWD is responsible for investigating child abuse and
providing necessary services to the family, such as legal assistance, counseling, and
temporary shelter. It can be difficult to report child abuse, but the DSWD has trained
professionals ready to assist both the victim and the suspect. It is important to
remember that there are people ready to help.

6. Laws for the issue

The Philippines has laws and policies in place to address the online exploitation of
children. Here are some examples:

 Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009: This law
criminalizes the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography. It
also mandates the creation of a national database of child pornography images
and requires internet service providers to report suspected child pornography to
law enforcement.

 Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012: This law
provides for the prevention, investigation, suppression, and prosecution of
cybercrime, including online exploitation of children. It also mandates the creation
of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center to coordinate efforts to
combat cybercrime.

 Republic Act No. 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013: This law aims to prevent
and address bullying, including cyberbullying, which can be a form of online
exploitation of children. It requires schools to develop anti-bullying policies and
provides for penalties for bullying offenses.
  Department of Justice (DOJ) Administrative Order No. 35 or the Inter-Agency
Council Against Child Pornography (IACACP): This policy establishes the
IACACP, which is responsible for the coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of
efforts to combat child pornography in the Philippines.

 Child Protection Policies of Social Media Companies: Social media companies

operating in the Philippines, such as Facebook and Twitter, have their own
policies and guidelines for protecting children online. These policies aim to
prevent online exploitation of children by prohibiting certain behaviors and
providing reporting mechanisms for users to report suspected abuse or
exploitation.

Overall, these laws and policies aim to prevent and address the online exploitation of
children in the Philippines. It is important for individuals, government agencies, and
organizations to be aware of these laws and to take action to protect children from
online exploitation.
Title: Online Sexual Exploitation of Children
Members: Cedie Lopez
Jay One Von Berina
Archie Mendoza
Ann Jello Sermonia
Mark Ray Seva