A recent report indicates a harrowing scale of child exploitation originating in the Philippines. In 2022, nearly 500,000 children in the Philippines were trafficked for the purpose of creating child sexual exploitation material. The demand from foreign buyers, particularly from the United States, is a significant driver of this crime. A CNN report further detailed instances of children being forced into this industry, sometimes by their own family members. US buyers reportedly spent $7 million on this material sourced from the Philippines. The study, conducted by the International Justice Mission and the University of Nottingham Rights Lab, highlights the urgent need to address both the trafficking networks within the Philippines and the international demand fueling the abuse. This confirms the Philippines as a major source location for this horrific crime.