Child prostitution is a significant problem in the Philippines, particularly in Manila. An estimated 75,000 children are prostituted due to poverty, family debt, kidnapping by gangs, or recruitment by friends or relatives. Children as young as 5 are prostituted, with many raped by 8-15 men per night in brothels. While prostitution is illegal, weak law enforcement and sex tourism continue to drive demand. UNICEF and other organizations advocate for victims and work to prevent further abuse and trafficking of children.