English: In a hearing last year on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), it was revealed that the Philippines is the second largest hotspot of OSAEC worldwide. In the same hearing, Gatchalian called for the cultivation of bilateral relationships with other countries, which could improve coordination and communication on combating OSAEC.
Filipino: Sa isang pagdinig sa panukalang 2024 budget ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), lumalabas na ang Pilipinas ang pangalawang may pinakamaraming kaso ng OSAEC sa mundo. Sa parehong pagdinig, nanawagan si Gatchalian ng pinaigting na bilateral relationships sa ibang bansa upang mapalakas ang koordinasyon at komunikasyon sa pagsugpo ng OSAEC.