STUDENTS who turned to online sex to raise money for their education held a “Christmas sale” in a bid to pay unpaid tuition and other fees, said a report reaching The POST.

Using #AlterPH, #AlterPinay, or #AlterPhilippines on Twitter, the students sell their “goods”,  mostly sensual photos and videos.

Some said that they use part of their “earnings” to buy gadgets for their siblings or pay their internet bills.

A “Christmas bundle” can go for as low as P150 which can be paid through a middleman on GCash or Paypal. “Tips” for good service can also be coursed through the same manner.

The bundle comprises an array of photos and videos that sometimes reveal the face of the “seller”.

Individual services like quick video calls on the other hand go for as low as P30 to P100. “Freebies” are also offered, like longer duration of calls.

Some of the students said they entered the “business “ because they had no other option to raise money.

Gender equality advocate groups from the Philippine Normal University raised alarm on the rising number of cases of students in the online sex industry.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers also hit the Department of Education for its failure to provide safeguards for students from sexual exploitation.

“The issue of online prostitution involving students is especially alarming since the Philippines is regarded as a global hotspot for online sexual exploitation of children,” ACT Secretary General Raymond Basilio said.

The United Nations Children’s Fund claimed that eight out of 10 Filipino children are at risk of online sexual abuse.