When someone edits your face or body into a nude, sexual, humiliating, or misleading photo or video and posts it online, the first priority is to stop the spread while preserving evidence. In the Philippines, this may involve several laws at the same time: the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act, Safe Spaces Act, Cybercrime Prevention Act, Data Privacy Act, Anti-OSAEC law for minors, VAWC law for intimate-partner abuse, the Revised Penal Code, and civil actions for damages. The process is not just “report the post.” You need to capture proof properly, request takedown from platforms, and file the right complaint with the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group, NBI Cybercrime Division, National Privacy Commission, prosecutor’s office, or child/women protection authorities depending on the facts.

What counts as a non-consensual edited photo or video?

A non-consensual edited photo or video is any image, clip, screenshot, AI-generated image, “deepfake,” face-swap, manipulated nude, sexualized meme, or altered recording that uses a person’s image, likeness, private parts, sexual context, or identity without permission.

Common examples include:

A former partner edits your face onto a nude body and sends it to your friends.
Someone uses AI to create a fake sexual video of you.
A classmate posts a “joke” meme showing you in a sexual or degrading situation.
A scammer threatens to release edited sexual images unless you pay.
A real intimate photo you sent privately is altered, captioned, or reposted without consent.
A fake account uses your name and photo to post sexual content or solicit messages.
A child or teen is shown, or made to appear, in sexual images or videos.

The legal issue is not limited to whether the photo is “real.” Philippine law can look at several things: whether the content is sexual or private, whether consent was given for recording or sharing, whether there was online harassment, whether the victim is a child, whether identity was misused, whether threats or extortion were made, and whether the act caused harm.

A practical warning: do not repost the edited image publicly to “expose” the person. This can unintentionally spread the content further, complicate removal, and create additional privacy or child-protection issues. Preserve evidence privately and report through proper channels.

Philippine laws that may apply

Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act: RA 9995

Republic Act No. 9995, or the Anti-Photo and Video Voyeurism Act of 2009, protects privacy and dignity against the unauthorized recording, copying, reproduction, distribution, sale, publication, broadcast, showing, or exhibition of sexual photos and videos. It covers images or videos involving sexual acts or private areas when the person had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Importantly, the law punishes distribution or showing even when the original recording was taken with consent, if the later sharing was done without the person’s written consent. Penalties include imprisonment of 3 to 7 years and a fine of ₱100,000 to ₱500,000; an alien offender may also face deportation after serving sentence and paying fines. (Lawphil)

This is often relevant when the edited material uses an actual intimate photo or video, or when a real private image is copied, altered, captioned, and shared without permission. For purely AI-generated sexual content where no real intimate recording existed, RA 9995 may not always fit perfectly, but other laws may still apply.

Safe Spaces Act: RA 11313

Republic Act No. 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act of 2019, is especially important for online sexual harassment. Its rules cover gender-based online sexual harassment, including threats, unwanted sexual remarks, cyberstalking, uploading or sharing without consent media containing sexual content, unauthorized recording and sharing of photos, videos, or information online, impersonating identities, and posting lies to harm reputation. The PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group receives complaints involving gender-based online sexual harassment, while the DOJ, PNP, NBI, DICT, and CICC have roles in evidence-gathering, case build-up, and coordination. (Supreme Court E-Library)

The Safe Spaces Act can apply even when the content is edited or fake, especially if it sexualizes, humiliates, threatens, or harasses a person based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Cybercrime Prevention Act: RA 10175

Republic Act No. 10175, or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, becomes relevant because the act happens through phones, computers, social media, messaging apps, websites, or other online systems. Its rules recognize digital evidence, forensic images, and hash values, and identify the NBI and PNP as law enforcement authorities for cybercrime enforcement. (Supreme Court E-Library)

Depending on the facts, possible cybercrime issues may include computer-related identity theft, computer-related forgery, cyber libel, cybersex, or other crimes committed through information and communications technology. The Cybercrime law also states that Revised Penal Code crimes and special-law offenses committed through ICT may carry higher penalties, while liability under other laws is not barred. (Supreme Court E-Library)

Cybercrime cases are generally handled by special cybercrime courts in the Regional Trial Court, with venue where elements were committed, where the computer system is located, or where damage occurred. The law also allows international cooperation, which matters when platforms, servers, or perpetrators are outside the Philippines. (Supreme Court E-Library)

Anti-OSAEC and child sexual abuse material: RA 11930

If the victim is below 18, or the image is made to appear as a child in a sexual situation, treat the matter as urgent. Republic Act No. 11930, or the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act, protects children against sexual abuse and exploitation involving ICT. The law covers not only real images but also computer-generated, digitally crafted, or manually crafted images made to appear as a child. It also covers visual, video, audio, and written representations of a child in real or simulated sexual activities or showing sexual parts. (Supreme Court E-Library)

RA 11930 also covers sharing image-based sexual abuse, online grooming, sexual extortion, livestreaming abuse, possession or dissemination of child sexual abuse or exploitation material, and related acts even if the child supposedly “consented.” The law provides confidentiality protections, recognizes that minors in self-generated sexual abuse material are victims and not offenders, and allows complaints by the child, parents, guardians, relatives, DSWD, social workers, law enforcement, and other authorized persons. (Supreme Court E-Library)

For minors, do not download, print, forward, or circulate the explicit image. Save the URL, account name, platform, timestamps, and message trail, then report to the PNP, NBI, Women and Children Protection Desk, DSWD, or local social welfare office.

Data Privacy Act and National Privacy Commission complaints

The Data Privacy Act may apply when someone misuses, discloses, posts, or processes your personal information, images, identity, contact details, or private data without lawful basis. A complaint before the National Privacy Commission can be filed by the data subject or an authorized representative, usually through a notarized complaint-assisted form or verified complaint with evidence and witness affidavits. The NPC’s rules generally require showing that you informed the respondent in writing and that there was no timely response within 15 calendar days, although urgent criminal reporting to law enforcement should not be delayed when there are threats, extortion, child abuse material, or ongoing harm. (National Privacy Commission) (National Privacy Commission)

The NPC can evaluate whether the facts involve a Data Privacy Act violation, dismiss deficient complaints, or forward appropriate matters to the DOJ for possible prosecution. (National Privacy Commission)

VAWC, the Revised Penal Code, and civil damages

If the person responsible is a spouse, former spouse, live-in partner, dating partner, or someone with whom the victim has or had a sexual or dating relationship, Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, may apply. VAWC covers psychological violence, including acts that cause mental or emotional suffering, public ridicule, humiliation, intimidation, stalking, harassment, or control. The Supreme Court has recognized that psychological violence under RA 9262 can be proven through the victim’s testimony and surrounding circumstances. (Supreme Court E-Library) (Supreme Court E-Library)

The Revised Penal Code may also be relevant for threats, coercion, blackmail, slander by deed, or related acts. For example, threatening to publish defamatory material for money or forcing someone to do something through threats or intimidation may trigger separate criminal liability depending on the facts. (Lawphil) (Supreme Court E-Library)

Civil liability may also arise. Articles 19, 20, and 21 of the Civil Code require people to act with justice, give everyone their due, and observe honesty and good faith; they also allow damages for acts contrary to law, morals, good customs, public order, or public policy. Article 26 specifically protects a person’s dignity, personality, privacy, and peace of mind against intrusive or humiliating acts. (Lawphil) (Supreme Court E-Library)

First 24 hours: what to do before and while reporting

1. Secure yourself and your accounts

Change passwords immediately for email, social media, cloud storage, banking apps, and messaging apps. Turn on two-factor authentication. Log out unknown devices. Check whether your email or phone number is connected to recovery settings you do not recognize.

If the perpetrator is threatening you, do not negotiate emotionally and do not send more photos, videos, passwords, or money. If there is an immediate physical threat, contact local emergency authorities or go to the nearest police station.

2. Preserve evidence before it disappears

Online evidence can be deleted quickly. Before reporting or blocking the account, capture proof in a way investigators can understand.

Save:

Full URLs of posts, profiles, comments, groups, pages, and direct-message threads
Screenshots showing the username, display name, profile photo, post date, captions, comments, reactions, and URL
Screen recordings showing how you reached the post or message
Copies of threatening messages, including timestamps
Phone numbers, email addresses, payment accounts, e-wallet numbers, bank details, crypto wallet addresses, and usernames used by the perpetrator
Platform report numbers, takedown responses, and automated emails
A copy of the original innocent photo if it helps prove the edited image was manipulated
Names and contact details of witnesses who saw the post or received the material
Any proof of harm, such as school reports, work messages, medical notes, counseling notes, or messages from people who saw the content

Do not edit your screenshots. Keep the originals and make separate copies for printing or submission. If possible, save files in a folder with a simple timeline: “2026-07-01 Messenger threat,” “2026-07-01 Facebook post,” “2026-07-02 platform report.”

3. Use platform takedown tools immediately

Report the content directly on the platform where it appears. Facebook’s own help pages say the quickest way to report abuse is to use the report links near the photo, video, or post. Instagram also allows reporting of intimate images and says trained representatives review reports and remove content that violates rules. (Facebook) (Facebook)

For adult intimate images, StopNCII.org can help create a digital fingerprint or hash of the image or video so participating platforms can detect and limit re-uploading. (StopNCII) (StopNCII)

For images or videos taken when the person was under 18, Take It Down by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children can help stop or reduce online spread of nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit images or videos of minors, and it is available to users anywhere in the world. (Take It Down) (Take It Down)

If the content appears in Google Search, Google has removal tools for non-consensual explicit imagery and artificial or fake explicit depictions. Search removal does not always delete the content from the source website, but it can reduce visibility while you pursue removal from the host platform or website. (Google Help) (Google Help)

4. Write a simple incident timeline

Before going to the police, NBI, or prosecutor, prepare a short timeline. Use plain language:

Who you suspect is responsible and why.
When you first learned about the edited image or video.
Where it was posted or sent.
What exactly was shown or said.
Whether there were threats, demands for money, or repeated harassment.
What steps you already took to report or remove the content.
How the incident affected you, your family, work, school, or safety.

This timeline helps investigators avoid confusion, especially when there are many screenshots.

Where to report non-consensual edited photos and videos in the Philippines

Office or channel	When to use it	Practical notes
PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG)	For online harassment, threats, sextortion, fake accounts, cyber libel, identity misuse, and gender-based online sexual harassment	PNP ACG accepts cybercrime reports through its eComplaint portal and official email, and it is the PNP unit named in Safe Spaces Act processes for online sexual harassment complaints. (www.foi.gov.ph) (Supreme Court E-Library)
NBI Cybercrime Division or NBI regional office	For cybercrime investigation, digital evidence, anonymous accounts, extortion, and serious online abuse	NBI services include complaints assessment, cybercrime, violence against women and children, and digital forensic laboratory functions. (National Bureau of Investigation)
CICC Inter-Agency Response Center hotline 1326	For cybercrime or online scam reporting, especially where routing to the right agency is needed	The 1326 hotline operates 24/7 and is coordinated with agencies such as CICC, DICT, NPC, NTC, PNP ACG, and NBI cybercrime units. (Philippine Information Agency)
Women and Children Protection Desk, barangay VAW Desk, or local social welfare office	If the victim is a woman, child, or someone facing intimate-partner abuse, stalking, threats, or family safety issues	These offices can help document the incident, refer the victim, coordinate protection, and connect the case to VAWC or child-protection processes.
National Privacy Commission	If the main issue is misuse, disclosure, posting, or unauthorized processing of personal data or identity	NPC complaints usually require a notarized form or verified complaint, supporting evidence, and proof that the respondent was informed and failed to respond within 15 calendar days. (National Privacy Commission) (National Privacy Commission)
City or provincial prosecutor’s office	If you already have enough documents and want criminal prosecution to proceed through preliminary investigation	Prosecutors evaluate complaint-affidavits, counter-affidavits, evidence, and whether there is probable cause to file in court.
School, employer, or internal committee	If the offender is a student, teacher, employee, supervisor, co-worker, or contractor	The Safe Spaces Act also creates workplace and education-setting mechanisms, but internal discipline should not replace police or NBI reporting when there is cybercrime, threats, sexual abuse material, or public posting. (Supreme Court E-Library)

Step-by-step guide to filing a report

Step 1: Identify the most urgent issue

Use this quick guide:

Victim is under 18: Report to PNP, NBI, WCPD, DSWD, or local social welfare immediately.
There are threats, extortion, or demands for money: Report to PNP ACG or NBI Cybercrime as soon as possible.
The offender is an ex-partner or current partner: Consider VAWC, Safe Spaces Act, cybercrime, and protection remedies.
The image is spreading on platforms: File platform reports immediately while preserving evidence.
The issue is misuse of identity or personal data: Consider an NPC complaint in addition to police or NBI reporting.
The offender is abroad or the platform is foreign: Still report in the Philippines if the victim, harm, or part of the offense is connected to the Philippines; cybercrime rules allow jurisdiction and international cooperation in proper cases. (Supreme Court E-Library)

Step 2: Prepare your documents

Bring or prepare digital copies of the following:

Requirement	Why it matters
Government ID or passport	Confirms your identity as complainant or victim
Complaint-affidavit	Your sworn written statement explaining what happened
Screenshots and screen recordings	Show the post, account, URL, date, caption, comments, and messages
URLs and usernames	Help investigators preserve, trace, or request data
Chat logs and threats	Prove harassment, coercion, sextortion, or intent
Platform report confirmations	Show you tried to stop the spread and document platform responses
Witness affidavits	Useful if other people received or saw the edited content
Proof of relationship	Important for VAWC or domestic/dating violence cases
Birth certificate, school ID, or passport of minor	Important when the victim is below 18
Special Power of Attorney	Needed when a representative files or signs documents for someone abroad or unavailable
Medical, counseling, work, or school records	Help prove emotional distress, reputational damage, or other harm

A complaint-affidavit should be notarized. If the complainant is abroad, Philippine embassies and consulates can notarize private documents such as affidavits and Special Powers of Attorney, and some documents may require apostille or consular processing depending on where they were executed and how they will be used in the Philippines. (Philippine Embassy) (DFA Appointment System)

Step 3: Make the complaint-affidavit clear and organized

A good complaint-affidavit is not emotional storytelling only. It should be factual, chronological, and specific.

Include:

Your full name, age, address, contact details, and relationship to the case.
The suspected offender’s name, username, number, email, or other identifying details, if known.
How you discovered the edited photo or video.
The exact platforms, websites, groups, or chats where it appeared.
The dates and times of posts, messages, threats, and reports.
Why you believe the image or video is edited, fake, manipulated, or non-consensual.
Whether the original image came from you, your social media, an old private conversation, a hacked account, or an unknown source.
Whether the offender demanded money, sex, silence, reconciliation, or any other act.
What harm resulted: fear, anxiety, school or work impact, family conflict, reputational harm, or safety concerns.
A list of attached screenshots, URLs, witness statements, and other evidence.

Avoid exaggeration. Investigators and prosecutors need facts they can verify.

Step 4: File with PNP ACG, NBI, or the proper office

When you submit, ask for:

A receiving copy or reference number
The name and station or office of the receiving officer
The complaint or blotter entry number, if any
The next step and expected contact point
Whether you should submit files by USB, printed copies, email, or an official upload channel
Whether they will issue preservation requests or coordinate with platforms

Do not assume that a barangay blotter alone is enough for cybercrime. A blotter can document that you reported an incident, but it usually does not preserve platform data, trace accounts, or start a cybercrime investigation. For online sexual harassment, threats, sextortion, fake accounts, or edited sexual images, PNP ACG or NBI Cybercrime is usually more appropriate.

Step 5: Follow the investigation and takedown tracks separately

There are usually two tracks:

Takedown and containment: platform reports, search-result removal, StopNCII, Take It Down, website host complaints, school or employer notices.
Legal accountability: PNP or NBI investigation, prosecutor’s complaint, NPC complaint, VAWC or child-protection process, or civil damages.

The takedown track may move faster than the legal case. A platform may remove content in hours or days, while a police or NBI investigation can take weeks or months depending on evidence, account tracing, platform response time, and whether the suspect is identifiable.

Step 6: Expect possible prosecutor proceedings

For criminal prosecution, the case may go through preliminary investigation at the prosecutor’s office. The usual process is:

Filing of complaint-affidavit and evidence.
Prosecutor evaluates the complaint.
Respondent may be required to submit a counter-affidavit.
Complainant may file a reply-affidavit.
Prosecutor issues a resolution.
If probable cause is found, an Information may be filed in court.

Cybercrime and online evidence cases can take longer when investigators need platform records, subscriber information, device examination, or foreign cooperation.

Evidence checklist for non-consensual edited images

Evidence type	What to save	Practical tip
The post or file	Screenshot, screen recording, URL, upload date, caption, comments, reactions	Show the full screen, not just the cropped image
Account identity	Username, display name, profile link, profile photo, bio, old usernames, mutual friends	Do not hack or guess passwords; just preserve visible clues
Direct messages	Threats, demands, apologies, admissions, negotiations	Capture the sender name, date, and full conversation context
Sextortion demands	Amount demanded, payment deadline, e-wallet or bank details, crypto wallet, phone number	Do not delete payment details even if you refuse to pay
Edited/deepfake proof	Original non-sexual photo, source post, comparison notes, metadata if available	Explain how the edited image appears to have been made
Harm and impact	Work or school reports, messages from people who saw it, counseling or medical notes	Useful for damages, VAWC, Safe Spaces, or civil claims
Takedown trail	Platform report IDs, emails from Facebook/Instagram/Google, website host replies	Shows diligence and helps avoid duplicate reports
Witnesses	Names, contact details, affidavits from recipients or viewers	Witnesses should describe what they personally saw

For child sexual abuse material, do not create extra copies. Preserve identifying information such as URLs, account names, timestamps, and message trail, then report immediately to proper authorities.

Common situations and pitfalls

“The photo is fake. Can I still report it?”

Yes. A fake or AI-generated nude can still be reportable if it harasses, sexualizes, impersonates, threatens, humiliates, defames, extorts, or misuses personal identity. RA 11313, RA 10175, RA 11930 for minors, the Data Privacy Act, the Civil Code, VAWC, and the Revised Penal Code may still be relevant depending on the facts.

“I originally sent the photo privately. Did I lose my rights?”

No. Consent to send an image privately is not consent to post, forward, sell, edit, threaten with, or publicly display it. RA 9995 specifically recognizes that distribution, publication, broadcasting, showing, or exhibition without written consent may still be punishable even if the original recording was made with consent. (Lawphil)

“Should I ask everyone to mass-report?”

Mass-reporting can help if done carefully, but do not circulate the image itself. Send trusted people the profile or post link, not copies of the intimate content. For minors, avoid sharing the content entirely.

“Can the police identify a dummy account?”

Sometimes, but not always quickly. Investigators may look at account details, phone numbers, payment trails, device evidence, IP-related records, subscriber data, and links between accounts. When platforms or servers are abroad, requests can take time and may require proper legal process. This is why early evidence preservation matters.

“What if the offender is my ex?”

If the offender is a spouse, former spouse, live-in partner, ex-partner, dating partner, or someone with whom you had a sexual or dating relationship, VAWC may apply if the acts caused emotional or psychological harm, intimidation, harassment, public humiliation, or control. This can exist alongside cybercrime, Safe Spaces Act, RA 9995, or civil claims.

“What if this happened in school or at work?”

Report internally only if it is safe and useful, but do not rely only on the school or employer. If a classmate, teacher, supervisor, co-worker, or employee edited and shared sexual images, there may be administrative consequences under school or workplace rules and the Safe Spaces Act. But if the content is online, sexual, threatening, or involves a minor, file with law enforcement too.

“What if I am a foreigner?”

A foreigner can report in the Philippines if the harm, victim, offender, upload, communication, or relevant part of the act is connected to the Philippines. Bring your passport, local address or contact details, evidence, and a clear timeline. If you are abroad, you may need a notarized or consularized affidavit or Special Power of Attorney for a representative in the Philippines.

“What if the victim is a Filipino abroad?”

A Filipino abroad can still preserve evidence, file platform reports, contact Philippine consular offices for affidavits or SPAs, and coordinate with a trusted representative in the Philippines. If the offender, victim, harm, or distribution has a Philippine connection, reporting to Philippine authorities may still be appropriate. Cybercrime and child-protection laws also recognize cross-border cooperation in proper cases. (Supreme Court E-Library) (Supreme Court E-Library)

Fees, timelines, and practical expectations

Step	Typical cost	Practical timeline
Platform report on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Google, or website host	Usually free	Hours to days, sometimes longer or requiring repeated reports
StopNCII or Take It Down	Free	Depends on participating platforms and whether the content is detected or uploaded there
PNP or NBI complaint intake	Usually no standard filing fee, but copying, printing, USB, transport, and notarization may cost money	Same day to several weeks for intake, assessment, or referral
Complaint-affidavit notarization	Varies by notary or consular office	Same day locally; longer if abroad
NPC formal complaint	Filing process uses required forms and notarization; incidental costs may apply	Depends on completeness, evaluation, and whether the complaint proceeds
Prosecutor’s preliminary investigation	No simple fixed timeline	Often months, depending on counter-affidavits, evidence, and complexity
Court case	Litigation costs and timelines vary widely	Can take years, especially if contested

Bottlenecks commonly include incomplete screenshots, missing URLs, deleted posts before evidence was captured, anonymous accounts, uncooperative witnesses, foreign-based platforms, and complaints that mix too many issues without a clear timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I report an AI-generated nude photo in the Philippines?

Yes. Even if the image is fake, it may still be reportable if it was used to sexually harass, threaten, extort, defame, impersonate, shame, or violate your privacy. Possible legal bases include the Safe Spaces Act, Cybercrime Prevention Act, Data Privacy Act, Civil Code, Revised Penal Code, VAWC, or RA 11930 if a child is involved.

Is it illegal to share my private photo if I sent it willingly before?

It can still be illegal. Consent to receive or record a private image is different from written consent to copy, edit, distribute, post, or show it to others. RA 9995 specifically punishes unauthorized distribution and showing of covered sexual photos or videos even where the original capture was consensual. (Lawphil)

Where should I report first: Facebook, PNP, NBI, or barangay?

If the content is online, report to the platform immediately for takedown and preserve evidence. If there are threats, sexual content, extortion, fake accounts, or repeated harassment, report to PNP ACG or NBI Cybercrime. A barangay blotter can help document the incident, but it is usually not enough for cybercrime investigation.

Do I need a lawyer to file a cybercrime report?

Not necessarily. You can approach PNP ACG, NBI Cybercrime, WCPD, or the prosecutor’s office with your evidence and complaint-affidavit. For complicated cases, multiple offenders, minors, cross-border issues, or civil damages, legal assistance can help organize the complaint and identify the right charges.

Can Google remove non-consensual explicit images from search results?

Google has removal processes for non-consensual explicit imagery and fake or artificial explicit depictions. Removal from Google Search reduces visibility in search results, but it may not delete the image from the original website or platform. You may need to pursue both search-result removal and source-site takedown. (Google Help) (Google Help)

What if the edited photo or video involves a minor?

Treat it as urgent child sexual abuse or exploitation material. Do not download, print, forward, or circulate the content. Save URLs, usernames, timestamps, and message trails, then report to PNP, NBI, WCPD, DSWD, or local social welfare. RA 11930 covers even computer-generated or digitally crafted images made to appear as a child in sexual material. (Supreme Court E-Library)

Can I sue for damages?

Possibly. Apart from criminal complaints, the Civil Code may allow civil damages for violations of privacy, dignity, peace of mind, morals, good customs, or legal rights. Evidence of emotional distress, reputational harm, lost work opportunities, school consequences, medical care, counseling, and public humiliation can be important.

What if the person only threatened to upload the edited photo?

Threats can still be reportable, especially if the person demands money, sex, silence, reconciliation, or any act in exchange for not posting. Preserve the messages exactly as sent. Depending on the facts, this may involve threats, coercion, sextortion, VAWC, Safe Spaces Act violations, cybercrime, or other offenses.

Is an NPC complaint enough?

An NPC complaint may help when the main issue is misuse or disclosure of personal information, images, or identity. But if there is sexual harassment, threats, extortion, cybercrime, VAWC, or child abuse material, report to PNP, NBI, WCPD, DSWD, or the prosecutor as well. NPC proceedings and criminal investigations serve different purposes.

Key Takeaways

Non-consensual edited photos and videos can be reportable in the Philippines even if the image is fake, AI-generated, or manipulated.
Preserve evidence before content disappears: URLs, screenshots, screen recordings, usernames, messages, timestamps, and platform report numbers.
Use platform takedown tools quickly, but do not rely only on platform reporting if there are threats, sexual content, minors, extortion, or repeated harassment.
PNP ACG and NBI Cybercrime are usually the key reporting offices for online abuse, fake accounts, sextortion, and cybercrime.
RA 9995, RA 11313, RA 10175, RA 11930, RA 9262, the Data Privacy Act, the Revised Penal Code, and the Civil Code may apply depending on the facts.
If the victim is under 18, do not copy or circulate the content; report immediately and preserve only identifying details like URLs, usernames, and timestamps.
A barangay blotter can document the incident, but serious online sexual harassment or cybercrime usually needs PNP, NBI, prosecutor, NPC, or child/women protection action.
For Filipinos abroad and foreigners in the Philippines, jurisdiction may still exist when the victim, harm, offender, communication, or online act has a Philippine connection.