The 2025 National Children’s Month celebration in the Philippines launches a powerful battle cry: "OSAEC-CSAEM Wakasan: Kaligtasan at Karapatan ng Bata, Ipaglaban!" This theme translates to a resolute call to "End Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM): Fight for the Safety and Rights of Children!" . In a country with one of the highest internet usage rates globally, where Filipino youth spend nearly nine hours online daily, this focus is not just timely but imperative . The government's approach to protecting children in the digital age is a multi-layered effort, combining robust legislation with nationwide awareness campaigns, though it faces the ongoing challenge of ensuring these measures reach every child.
The government's commitment is anchored in a comprehensive legal framework designed to combat these digital-age crimes. The cornerstone of this effort is Republic Act 11930, the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act . This law strengthens law enforcement tools and mandates internet service providers and digital platforms to monitor and report abusive content . It is supported by other crucial laws such as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (RA 10175), the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 (RA 9775), and the Safe Spaces Act (RA 113), which collectively address various facets of online abuse, bullying, and data privacy.
The 2025 National Children’s Month is a celebration that protects children and their rights. The Philippine government has laid a strong foundation of laws and multi-agency programs to shield children from online predators. The true test, however, lies in bridging the awareness gap and fostering a culture of vigilance and reporting. Protecting every Filipino child from the scourge of OSAEC and CSAEM is a shared responsibility one that demands action from the government, the private sector, communities, and families alike to ensure the digital world becomes a safe space for children to learn, play, and grow.
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