Stricter Measures Imposed on Sex Offenders in the Philippines Amid Rising Concerns
As of June 17, 2024, the Philippine government continues to reinforce stringent measures to prevent the entry of foreign sex offenders, addressing concerns over the resurgence of sex tourism as the country reopens its economy. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reported an uptick in the interception of foreign sex offenders attempting to enter the country. Since January 2023, more than 130 convicted sex offenders have been denied entry, including several recent cases where individuals from the United States, United Kingdom, and other nations were turned back at various ports of entry (Philippine News Agency) (GMA Network | News and…