Crime in the Philippines

[4] The Philippine law enforcement agencies face challenges in combating drug trafficking due to insufficient resources, limited investigative tools, and legal restrictions.

The Anti-Wiretapping Act of 1965 hinders the use of surveillance, and plea bargaining and asset forfeiture are rarely utilized.

Despite proposed reforms, legal delays persist, hindering effective prosecution and adjudication of drug-related cases.

[4] During the term of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, he initiated his controversial "war on drugs" campaign.

[5] In September 2021, the International Criminal Court (ICC) authorized an official investigation on Duterte's anti-drug campaign.

The term "violence against women" is "the word or concept (that) has been used in a broad, inclusive manner to encompass verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape.

[14] Human trafficking and the prostitution of children is a significant issue in the Philippines, often controlled by organized crime syndicates.

[24] While victims are largely female, and according to the current Revised Penal Code, there are in fact a small minority of them who are male.