Written by Gloria Villas
The case
of child pornography is also being studied by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
According
to DOT Officer-In-Charge Artemio “Tim” Ticar, they are thankful that there are no
recorded incidents or reported cases of child pornography in the island of
Boracay.
Nevertheless,
their program and campaign for the protection of children in Boracay continues
especially that the island is the usual destination of different tourists for
vacation.
Ticar said
that child pornography, which is happening in different areas, is possible to
happen here since different people go to the island of Boracay.
This is
why, allegedly, together with the Boracay Tourist Assistance Center (BTAC) and
different agencies they are guarding and ensuring the safety of residents.
It was
learned that different programs and regulations are being implemented by the
local government of Boracay for the island to be more attractive so vacationers
will visit it.
Child
pornography is a kind of prostitution wherein the usual people involved are the
youth with the Internet used as communication.
Those who
are caught could be sued under the Republic Act No. 7610 or an act providing for
stronger deterrence and special protection against child abuse, exploitation
and discrimination and for other purposes.
Translated/Edited
by Rodel J. Abalus
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