Children's Journey into the World of Online Sexual Exploitation
The research on online/commercial sexual exploitation of children (OSEC/CSEC) was implemented by the Psychosocial Support and Children's Rights Resource Center and commissioned by ChildFund. Data gathering was conducted in Cebu with participants who have engaged in OSEC/CSEC when they were 18 or below. Qualitative research methods were used, specifically the phenomenological and case study approaches, as well as document studies on the primary sources on CSEC in the Philippines and available national child protection mechanisms.
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Rethinking Screen Time for Filipino Children and Adolescents: Impacts on Development
Excessive screen media use among Filipino youth is a growing concern, with nearly all preschoolers exceeding WHO screen time recommendations. High parental screen habits and little regulation outside of school hours exacerbate excessive screen use, which is linked to developmental delays, poor sleep, and decreased social contact. This policy brief describes multi-sectoral approaches to encourage better digital behaviors and lower screen-related hazards from early infancy to adolescence, including public awareness campaigns, school-based initiatives, and tech industry engagement.
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SOCRATES: Smart Out-Patient Referral and Appointment System
This study seeks to improve queueing satisfaction (waiting and turnaround time), and referral efficiency in the outpatient department of Northern Samar Provincial Hospital by developing and implementing an automated appointment and referral system using stochastic modeling.