In the age of smartphones and hidden cameras, privacy has become a fragile commodity. One of the most invasive violations of this privacy is an act often crudely referred to in Filipino slang as “naliligo boso” — secretly watching or recording someone while they are bathing.
The Grave Reality of “Naliligo Boso”: Why Voyeurism is a Crime, Not a Joke naliligo boso
While some might dismiss this as a "prank" or a "bad habit," the truth is far darker. This act is voyeurism, a serious criminal offense that causes deep psychological trauma to the victim. It is a violation of human dignity, and it is time we stopped treating it lightly. In the age of smartphones and hidden cameras,
We must stop the normalization of boso culture. Do not laugh when your friend jokes about peeping into a bathroom. Do not share "viral" videos of unsuspecting people in resorts. Call it what it is: . This act is voyeurism, a serious criminal offense
The term combines naliligo (bathing) and boso (peeping Tom). It refers to the act of secretly observing, photographing, or filming a person who is inside a bathroom, changing room, or any private space where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
If you are a victim, please know that you deserve justice. Speak up. You have the law on your side. If you or someone you know is a victim of voyeurism, contact the Philippine National Police (PNP) Women and Children Protection Center or the NBI Cybercrime Division immediately.
In the Philippines, this act is explicitly outlawed under the .