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Enactment of RA 11930: OSAEC & CSAEM Act

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The SaferKidsPH consortium praised the Philippine government's enactment of the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Mater…

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The SaferKidsPH consortium, composed of UNICEF, The Asia

Foundation, and Save the Children Philippines, in partnership with the


Australian Embassy, lauds the Philippine government’s enactment of
Republic Act No. 11930, otherwise known as the “Anti-Online Sexual
Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse
or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act.”

The new law will strengthen the country’s response to addressing the
rising vulnerability and victimisation of Filipino children by online
predators. The 2022 Disrupting Harm in the Philippines study by
UNICEF Office of Research, Interpol, and ECPAT International, reported
20% of internet-using children aged 12-17 had experienced online
sexual abuse and exploitation in 2021. The 2019 Philippine Kids Online
Survey, conducted by UNICEF with support from the Philippine
Government and the SaferKidsPH Program, found more than half of
Filipino children surveyed can access the Internet without supervision,
and boys are as vulnerable as girls to online dangers. The Department
of Justice-Office of Cybercrime reported an increasing trend in cyber tip
reports of CSAEM attributed to the Philippines which ballooned to 2.8
million in 2021 from 1.2 million in 2020 and 400,000 in 2019.

The passage of Republic Act No. 11930 positions the Philippines as one
of the first countries in East Asia and the Pacific region to have an
institutionalized and collaborative approach to prevention and response
against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. This law
strengthens the protection measures to match the technological and
digital advancements since the passage of the Anti-Child Pornography
Act in 2009. It provides a clear definition of OSAEC which includes the
combined use of offline and online means to abuse and exploit children
sexually. Further, this law was developed in collaboration with the private
sector such as internet service providers and telecommunications
companies to ensure there is viable infrastructure and available
technological capacity to prevent, detect, and block off CSAEM found
online. The law is equity focused which ensures that child protection
services and interventions are responsive to the needs of children with
disabilities.

Moving forward, the SaferKidsPH consortium will continue to work


together with the Philippine government, especially the National
Coordination Center against OSAEC and CSAEM under the Inter-
Agency Council Against Trafficking which is now mandated to develop
and implement the necessary programs to prevent the commission of
OSAEC and CSAEM as well as protect, heal, and help bring back the
child into the community and society. The consortium remains committed
to support the meaningful implementation of this legislation and the full
protection that children deserve.

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The 2019 Philippine Kids Online Survey revealed that more than half of Filipino children surveyed have access to the internet without supervision, indicating a vulnerability to online dangers. Also, boys were found to be as vulnerable as girls to such dangers, highlighting the need for enhanced protective measures .

Republic Act No. 11930 addresses equity in child protection by ensuring child protection services and interventions are responsive to the needs of children with disabilities. This focus on equity ensures all children, regardless of their abilities, are afforded full protection under the law .

The significance lies in positioning the Philippines as a leader in the region by establishing a formal and collaborative approach to addressing online sexual abuse and exploitation of children. It reflects a commitment to child protection that can serve as a model for neighboring countries facing similar challenges .

The Republic Act No. 11930 enhances the response to online sexual abuse and exploitation of children by providing a clear definition of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC), which includes the combined use of offline and online means to exploit children sexually. It strengthens protection measures to keep pace with technological advancements since the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009, and involves collaboration with private sectors such as internet service providers to build viable infrastructure capable of preventing, detecting, and blocking online CSAEM .

Statistical data highlighting the issue includes the 2022 Disrupting Harm in the Philippines study which reported that 20% of internet-using children aged 12-17 experienced online sexual abuse in 2021. Additionally, the Department of Justice-Office of Cybercrime reported a dramatic rise in cyber tip reports of CSAEM from the Philippines, increasing to 2.8 million in 2021 from 1.2 million in 2020, and 400,000 in 2019 .

The Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act improves upon the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 by adapting its measures to align with the current technological landscape. It provides a comprehensive definition of OSAEC and involves private sector collaboration to effectively prevent, detect, and address online exploitation .

There was a significant increase in cyber tip reports regarding CSAEM in the Philippines from 2019 to 2021. Reports ballooned from 400,000 in 2019, to 1.2 million in 2020, and further escalated to 2.8 million in 2021, indicating a growing challenge in addressing online sexual abuse and exploitation .

The private sector, including internet service providers and telecommunications companies, collaborates in the prevention of online child sexual abuse by developing viable infrastructure and available technological capacity to prevent, detect, and block CSAEM found online. Their involvement is integral to the successful implementation of Republic Act No. 11930 .

The primary goals of the SaferKidsPH consortium regarding the implementation of Republic Act No. 11930 include continuing collaboration with the Philippine government, especially the National Coordination Center against OSAEC and CSAEM. They aim to develop and implement programs that prevent online sexual abuse and exploitation, protect, heal, and reintegrate affected children into society, and ensure the law's meaningful implementation .

The enactment of Republic Act No. 11930 is expected to positively influence the community reintegration of children affected by online abuse and exploitation by mandating the development of programs focused on protection, healing, and social reintegration. These programs aim to restore the children's sense of belonging and help them become active, engaged members of society again .

The SaferKidsPH consortium, composed of UNICEF, The Asia Foundation, and Save the Children Philippines, in partnership
combined use of offline and online means to abuse and exploit children sexually. Further, this law was developed in collabora

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