In view of increasing incidents of arrests, detention and deportation of individuals due to child pornography-related offenses, the Philippine Embassy reminds the members of the Filipino community and overseas Filipino workers in the United States and onboard vessels in US territorial waters, that child pornography is one of the worst forms of child exploitation and to consume it perpetuates such exploitation.
US federal and state laws criminalize the production or promotion of child pornography. Individuals caught possessing, viewing, transporting and distributing child pornography can be prosecuted, penalized and deported.
In this regard, everyone is enjoined to desist from downloading, possessing, viewing, transporting, distributing and selling child pornography.
The Philippine Embassy respects the right of individuals to seek redress of grievances or take legal action if they feel they have been wrongly accused of legal infractions.
Please contact the Philippine Embassy or the nearest Philippine Consulate General and Migrant Workers Office for consular and welfare assistance.
ADVISORY ON ONGOING US ENFORCEMENT ACTION ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
