Philippines OSAEC Act
Anti-Online Sexual Abuse/Exploitation of Children Act (RA 11930)
Criminalizes computer-generated and simulated child sexual abuse material, which includes AI-generated imagery. One of few laws globally explicitly addressing synthetic CSAM.
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Enacted
Jul 30, 2022
Effective
May 18, 2023
Enforcement
Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) under Department of Justice; National Coordinating Center against OSAEC-CSAEM; Philippine National Police (PNP); National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)
Why It Matters
Explicitly addresses synthetic CSAM—rare globally. As generative AI makes CSAM creation easier, this type of provision becoming more important.
At a Glance
Applies to
Harms addressed
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Individuals and platforms
Obligations fall on:
Safety Provisions
- Computer-generated/simulated CSAM explicitly criminalized (includes AI-generated imagery)
- Defines "deepfake" in context of image-based sexual abuse
- Platform liability provisions
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Jul 30, 2022
RA 11930 enacted
May 18, 2023
Implementing Rules and Regulations signed and effective
Penalties
PHP 5M; criminal liability; license revocation
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Philippines
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Philippines. (2022). Anti-Online Sexual Abuse/Exploitation of Children Act (RA 11930).
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Last updated January 23, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.