Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
The study on Online Sexual Exploitation and Abuse aimed to gather specific community perceptions on the use and role of the internet in the lives of people living in the city of Manila, while outlining their awareness and knowledge on issues of child sexual exploitation and abuse
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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.