“Providing incentives may be the most effective way to ensure this. May karampatang parusa pa rin kung hindi sila susunod sa batas [There will still be penalties imposed if they would not comply],” she said.Senate Bill No. 2068, otherwise known as the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Law, which imposes penalties on private companies that do not comply with their obligations under the bill.
Meanwhile, banks, money services, and other financial intermediaries not fulfilling their reportorial obligation will also face penalties under the bill. “Pwedeng mapaigting ang partisipasyon ng mga pribadong kumpanya kung hindi lang parusa ang prinepresenta sa kanila,” she added.Hontiveros’ committee is currently conducting a hearing on Tuesday tackling anti-OSAEC bills, which the senator hopes she can endorse in plenary before Congress adjourns late March.