CEDAW/C/PHL/Q/7-8/Add.1 9. Information on measures adopted to prevent sexual exploitation of women and girls 9.1 Measures to prevent sexual exploitation: • Creation of a special unit for the investigation and operations of trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls • Creation of special multi-sectoral anti-trafficking task forces to intercept the operations of suspected trafficking syndicates at airports, land, and water transit points • Operation of the IACAT 1343 Actionline, a 24/7 hotline that receives and responds to requests for assistance, inquiries and/or referrals on trafficking cases • A 24/7 operation centre and website that serves as a complaint and reporting centre and a medium to inform the public, especially women and girls against internet fraud, cyber stalking and other internet-related abuses Measures to support women in prostitution who wish to have alternative means of livelihoods 9.2 The Philippines criminalizes prostitution and provides several measures and services to victims of human trafficking (see 7.6). 9.3 The State, through the DOLE, implements the following: • Integrated Livelihood Program where trafficking vict ims can be provided livelihood assistance • Registration of victims in PhilJobnet • Referral of victim to the nearest public employment office • Program for returning migrants G. Participation in political and public life 10. Concrete steps taken by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to incorporate specific provisions in the accreditation of political parties to promote integration of women 10.1 COMELEC conducted 6 consultations in select cities/provinces and 1 roundtable discussion in 2015 for the formulation of the Guidelines on promoting women’s integration in political parties and party-list organizations. 10.2 While the Guidelines are being developed, the COMELEC also conducted seminars/trainings for women aspiring to run for public office, incumbent female officials of LGUs, and leaders of women’s groups and sectoral organizations in anticipation of the 2016 national and local elections. 16-06662 13/33