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    Four women were convicted of online sexual exploitation of 11 children in Cebu, Philippines. Three women pleaded guilty to exploiting nine minors and were sentenced to 15 years in prison. A fourth woman, Annie, pleaded guilty to exploiting her own three-year-old son and another five-year-old girl online in exchange for money. She was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The convictions showed that laws protecting children from online exploitation are being enforced.

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    Four women were convicted of online sexual exploitation of 11 children in Cebu, Philippines. Three women pleaded guilty to exploiting nine minors and were sentenced to 15 years in prison. A fourth woman, Annie, pleaded guilty to exploiting her own three-year-old son and another five-year-old girl online in exchange for money. She was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The convictions showed that laws protecting children from online exploitation are being enforced.

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    Four women were convicted of online sexual exploitation of 11 children in Cebu, Philippines. Three women pleaded guilty to exploiting nine minors and were sentenced to 15 years in prison. A fourth woman, Annie, pleaded guilty to exploiting her own three-year-old son and another five-year-old girl online in exchange for money. She was sentenced to 23 years in prison. The convictions showed that laws protecting children from online exploitation are being enforced.

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    Republic Act (RA) 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act) and RA 10175

    (Cybercrime Prevention Act)

    4 convicted for online sexual exploitation of 11 kids in Cebu


    MANILA – Four women were convicted after they pleaded “guilty” to online sexual
    exploitation of children in two separate cases in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.

    The first case involved nine minors, two boys and seven girls, who were rescued in an
    operation conducted by the Women and Children Protection Center Visayas Field Unit
    (WCPC-VFU) on March 21, 2019.

    Three female suspects, all related to the victims, were arrested and charged with
    qualified trafficking under Republic Act (RA) 10364 (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in
    Persons Act) and violating RA 10175 (Cybercrime Prevention Act).

    The second case originated from a case buildup by the WCPC-VFU on Feb. 26, 2018,
    after “Annie” (not her real name) was caught offering her three-year-old son and a
    five-year-old girl for online sexual exploitation in exchange for money.

    Several child sexual exploitation materials were also transmitted by Annie to different
    countries, as proven by money transfer receipts from foreign sources found by police
    officers in her house.

    The cases were pursued in partnership with the International Justice Mission (IJM),
    which partners with local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to
    justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems.

    "Raising a child takes a village. At the same time, protecting a child takes a community.
    This is a testament for the cooperation with law enforcement, the justice system, and
    Non-Government Organizations, such as (the) International Justice Mission," Public
    Prosecutor Antonio Aseniero, who was in charge of the case, said.

    Presiding Judge Christine Muga-Abad of the Regional Trial Court Branch 70 in


    Lapu-Lapu City sentenced the three suspects in the first case to 15 years in prison and
    a fine of PHP100,000 each as exemplary damages and PHP500,000 in moral damages.

    Annie, who pleaded guilty to child pornography, attempted trafficking and obscene
    publication, and indecent shows, was sentenced to serve 23 years, one month, and one
    day in prison and pay a fine of PHP500,000 for moral damages and PHP100,000 for
    exemplary damages.

    Lawyer Lucille Dejito, director of IJM Cebu, said the decision showed laws on the
    protection of children from online sexual exploitation are working and there will be more
    convictions.
    “Every trafficker restrained and convicted meant protection of other vulnerable children
    who would have been abused if perpetrators continue to exploit children with impunity,”
    she said.

    Online sexual exploitation of children is a crime that violates the Anti-Trafficking in


    Persons Act, which comes with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and a fine of
    PHP2 million to PHP5 million.

    Violation of the Cybercrime Prevention Act and Anti‐Child Pornography Act imposes
    penalties ranging from 20 years up to 40 years in prison. (PNA)

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