Made to Order: The Americans Fueling Child Sex Abuse in the Philippines
At just 13, Kate was abused on camera for US men who watched and directed the abuse from thousands of miles away. She is one of nearly half a million Filipino children estimated to have been forced to produce sexual content for profit, according to a CNN investigation. The Philippines has become a global epicenter of this livestreaming industry, driven largely by foreign demand, with the United States identified as the biggest buyer by the Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council. The networks facilitating this exploitation are complex and often operate with impunity. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports on the harrowing experiences of survivors and the efforts to combat this transnational crime, highlighting the urgent need for international cooperation to protect vulnerable children.