Purpose and policy direction
- The order directs government action to address the alleged operation of sex tours in the country by foreign nationals.
- The order emphasizes protection of Filipino women and children from the “social menace” of sexual exploitation.
- The order directs efforts to curb the sexual trafficking of foreigners in the country.
- The order directs attention to strengthening the ethical and spiritual values of victims and devising viable economic alternatives to move victims away from prostitution.
Conference findings and factual basis
- The order cites a Conference on Sexual Exploitation held in Quezon City as examining alleged involvement of foreigners in sex trafficking and prostitution of Filipino women and children, particularly in Angeles City.
- The order alleges that certain foreign nationals own and operate numerous bars and hotels that cater to foreigners on sex tours in the country.
- The order frames the response as an urgent need to suppress the alleged activities described.
DFA coordination with foreign governments
- The order directs the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to coordinate efforts with the foreign governments concerned.
- The coordination is aimed at curtailing the “nefarious activities” of foreign nationals in the country.
DSWD assistance and rehabilitation
- The order directs the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to extend all possible assistance to victims of sexual trafficking and prostitution.
- The assistance is directed toward the eventual rehabilitation of such victims.
LGU enforcement against prostitution
- The order directs all concerned Local Government Units (LGUs) to exercise their authority/power to clamp down on prostitution within their jurisdiction.
- The order directs LGUs to close establishments being used in sex tours or as fronts of prostitution.
PNP investigation and apprehension
- The order directs the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately investigate the sex tour allegations.
- The order directs the PNP to apprehend any Filipino and/or foreign nationals involved in the sex tours.