Sex Tourism in Olongapo
James Trewby
Child Sex Tourism in the Philippines
James Trewby works for Bosco Volunteer Action (BOVA), a volunteer organisation of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a Roman Catholic Religious order dedicated to be signs and bearers of the love of God for young people, especially those who are disadvantaged. The Salesians have projects around the world, including schools, youth centres, homes for street children and vocational training centres. BOVA offers opportunities to adults to live and work with Salesian communities, assisting in their work with young people while experiencing life outside the UK. Placements last between one month and two years. If you are interested in volunteering or supporting BOVA please find out more at wwwboscovolunteeraction.co.uk. James can be contacted at jtrewby@hotmail.com.
This essay aims to discuss the issues involved in child sex tourism, with a particular focus on the Philippines. It will begin by reviewing the historical context of sex tourism in the Philippines, then go on to consider the current situation: who engages in child sex tourism; poverty and negative livelihood strategies; the ‘leakage’ of tourist money; the role of social distanciation; and issues regarding age. It will conclude with a discussion of what is and could be done to end child sex tourism.
In addition to a range of print and internet-based sources, this essay also makes use of the author’s experience of living and teaching for a year (2005/6) in Pasil in Cebu City, in the South of the Philippines. Pasil is a slum area built over the remains of the city’s rubbish dump.
The Philippines are made up of 7,107 islands and has a total population of over 82 million people (World Guide 2005). It has a long and colourful history and because of its strategic positioning on oceanic trade routes, has been occupied by the Spanish, Americans and Japanese. Largely due to the presence of US military bases, prostitution became big business throughout the Twentieth
Child Sex Tourism in the Philippines
James Trewby works for Bosco Volunteer Action (BOVA), a volunteer organisation of the Salesians of Don Bosco, a Roman Catholic Religious order dedicated to be signs and bearers of the love of God for young people, especially those who are disadvantaged. The Salesians have projects around the world, including schools, youth centres, homes for street children and vocational training centres. BOVA offers opportunities to adults to live and work with Salesian communities, assisting in their work with young people while experiencing life outside the UK. Placements last between one month and two years. If you are interested in volunteering or supporting BOVA please find out more at wwwboscovolunteeraction.co.uk. James can be contacted at jtrewby@hotmail.com.
This essay aims to discuss the issues involved in child sex tourism, with a particular focus on the Philippines. It will begin by reviewing the historical context of sex tourism in the Philippines, then go on to consider the current situation: who engages in child sex tourism; poverty and negative livelihood strategies; the ‘leakage’ of tourist money; the role of social distanciation; and issues regarding age. It will conclude with a discussion of what is and could be done to end child sex tourism.
In addition to a range of print and internet-based sources, this essay also makes use of the author’s experience of living and teaching for a year (2005/6) in Pasil in Cebu City, in the South of the Philippines. Pasil is a slum area built over the remains of the city’s rubbish dump.
The Philippines are made up of 7,107 islands and has a total population of over 82 million people (World Guide 2005). It has a long and colourful history and because of its strategic positioning on oceanic trade routes, has been occupied by the Spanish, Americans and Japanese. Largely due to the presence of US military bases, prostitution became big business throughout the Twentieth
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