THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Australian government have launched a campaign to encourage locals and tourists alike to report to authorities on the presence of pedophiles. The campaign was launched at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila and was attended by over 200 guests representing regional businesses interested in future partnerships to combat child-sex tourism in the region. Australia's Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith said, "It is imperative that we safeguard our children and the region's tourism industry from child-sex tourists. Joint efforts between the private and public sectors will send a strong message that there is no safe haven for child-sex offenders in Southeast Asia." Michael Caber, Manila Standard ...
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