The National Day of Awareness and Unity against Child Pornography is observed in the Philippines every September 28. This day was first commemorated in 2007 and is organized by the Anti-Child Pornography Alliance, which includes non-governmental organizations, church members, and congressmen. The observance aims to address the significant issue of child pornography, a form of commercial sexual exploitation of children. The Philippines ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention of the Rights of the Child in 2003, which recognizes child pornography as an offense against children and mandates penalties for its production and distribution. The day serves to accelerate the adoption of laws against child pornography and to foster unity in combating this grave issue.