In line with the nationwide observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (EVAWC), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 2, led by Regional Director and Regional Gender and Development Committee (RGADC) Chairperson Dr. Virginia G. Bilgera, conducted a webinar on Republic Act 11930 today, November 27, 2024.
This is also otherwise known as the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (CSAEM) Act. This law strengthens protections against online sexual exploitation and abuse of children.
In her recorded opening message, Dr. Bilgera emphasized the significance of this yearโs EVAWC theme, โUNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines,โ highlighting the collective responsibility to eliminate violence and build a just society. She called for intensified efforts to address the alarming increase of online exploitation, emphasizing that the fight against violence must begin at homes, in workplaces, and within communities.
โ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐. ๐บ๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐,โ she underscored.
Atty. Cecilia M. Lazaro, Chief of the Legal Division at the Commission on Human Rights Region 2, led discussions on the provisions of RA 11930. She emphasized its role in fostering collaboration among parents, educators, law enforcers, and community leaders to safeguard children.
The webinar provided DOST R02 employees with essential knowledge on the implementation and enforcement of RA 11930, as well as practical steps to help create a safer online environment for children. It also served as a platform to discuss how institutions and individuals can work together to combat these crimes.
This activity is part of DOST R02โs initiatives under the EVAWC campaign, reaffirming the agencyโs commitment to promoting safety, equality, and a violence-free future for women and children.
