Maria Sheila Portento

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Maria Sheila Portento is the head of the Child Protection Unit of the Philippine National Police, where she leads efforts to combat the growing problem of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (Osaec). Since the emergence of Osaec cases in 2015, she has expanded her unit significantly to address the alarming rise in child exploitation facilitated by the internet. Portento's team conducts cyber patrols to monitor chat rooms and forums for suspicious activities, aiming to protect vulnerable children and prosecute offenders. Under her leadership, the unit has arrested numerous suspects and worked closely with international law enforcement agencies to tackle this global issue.