Gov’t needs community, stakeholders - Philippines

Chris Engel 4/12/135:26 PM

"The program, which started in 2001, aims to prevent child-sex tourism with the help of the community.

"One way of preventing sexual exploitation of children is reporting any suspicious tourists accompanied by minors to the hotline....

"Last Thursday, 70 participants from the province joined a workshop on how to fight child-sex tourism....

"“The role of parents is very vital,” she said, pointing out that parents can be held liable if their children end up in the hands of sex tourists....

"But Shalim said the root of the problem is poverty. Local government units, especially in tourist destinations, should allocate resources for poverty reduction efforts...."

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2013/04/13/gov-t-needs-community-stakeholders-277379

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