Non-government organizations (NGOs) in Davao City question the occupational permits given to prostituted women, saying that selling one's body for sex should not be classified as a legitimate form of work. Jeanette Ampog of Talikala Incorporated argues that the term 'sex workers' fails to accurately portray the exploitative situations these women face, and instead, glamorizes their predicament. The NGO calls on government bodies, non-government groups, and faith-based organizations to address the root causes of prostitution and implement interventions that support the rehabilitation of victims and survivors.