Fatima irene hadjirul

  The advancement of technology has brought significant changes in human interactions, including how people engage in sexual activities. Cybersex, involves the willful engagement, maintenance, or control of any lascivious exhibition of sexual organs or activities using a computer system, often in exchange for favor or compensation. This act is considered a cybercrime in many countries, including the Philippines, where penalties include a minimum fine of Php 200,000 and potential imprisonment. While some view cybersex as a form of personal or consensual expression, its darker side includes exploitation, addiction, and severe legal consequences.  In today’s digital age, cybersex has become more accessible through webcams, virtual reality, and online communication platforms. The cybersex addiction is a growing concern, with risk factors such as loss of control, behavioral changes, and interference with relationships. This resonates with real-life situations where people become ex...

 Child pornography is one of the most heinous crimes in modern society, representing a grave violation of children’s rights and dignity. The severity of child pornography, describing it as a form of child sexual exploitation and referencing Republic Act No. 9775, also known as the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009. This law underscores the illegality of such acts, particularly when facilitated through a computer system.  Reflecting on this issue, I recognize that child pornography is not just an online crime; it has real-world consequences that severely impact victims for a lifetime. As per UNICEF (2020), kids exploited in such a way get subjected to grievous emotional, psychological, as well as physical damage, the consequences of which can be trauma, depression, and even suicide. The digital nature of the child pornography is also such that once the video or pictures get uploaded on the internet, the same gets available for infinite copies, again exploiting the child infin...