THE Department of Justice confirmed that they are eyeing fresh approaches to stop online sexual abuse and exploitation of children or OSEAC.

DOJ spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano stressed that among the measures being studied is working with money services businesses to flag amounts used to transfer subscription and purchase online footage and still photos of abused minors.

Meanwhile, Department of Social Welfare and Development Undersecretary Emmeline Villar confirmed that they are working closely with social media platforms to tweak their systems via artificial platforms to curb access to potentially harmful sites and content.

Clavano and Villar added that social media platforms, including Meta and TikTok, are taking part in the ongoing discussions to stamp out such contents.

“There are also child sexual abuse or exploitation materials platforms na P300 pa lang, makakapag-subscribe ka na sa mga video. ‘Yung sa Telegram naman it can go as low as P50,” Clavano said.

Furthermore, Clavano said talks are being held with remittance and virtual wallet platforms.

“Meron na tayong ginagawang consultation and dialogue with money service businesses na hindi pa covered sa Anti-Money Laundering Act,” he said.