House ratifies bill preventing child abuse in all forms
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Duterte signs bill raising age of sexual consent to 16
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16.
Republic Act (RA) No. 116481, signed by Duterte on March 4, amends RA 3815 or the Revised Penal Code and RA 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.
The law increased the age for determining statutory rape to 16 years old to provide more protection for young people against sexual exploitation and abuse. READ MORE
‘ We can do more’ for women
President Rodrigo Duterte lauded the country’s “distinction as a shining beacon of gender equality and women empowerment” as the world celebrated Women’s Day on Tuesday, March 8.
In his International Women’s Day message, Duterte mentioned the role of women in various sectors and nation-building. READ MORE
Public urged to take stand vs. kids’ online sexual exploitation
MANILA – As the world observes Safer Internet Day, partners in the movement to end the online sexual exploitation of children celebrate wins achieved over the years while calling for stronger community resolve against the continuing threat.The Department of Justice – Inter-Agency Council… Read More
Unicef lauds Philippines for passage of anti-child marriage law
MANILA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) on Friday lauded the Philippines’ passing of a law criminalizing child marriage, noting its importance as “another layer of protection” for children.In a statement, Unicef Philippines Representative Oyunsaikhan… Read More
Duterte signs law criminalizing child marriage
House approves anti-child marriage bill
DOJ: Missing, exploited children reports double in 2021
MANILA – Reports involving Filipino children sent through the United States-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) CyberTipline Reports (CTR) more than doubled this year, according to data shared by theDepartment of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday.From 1,297,474 in 2020,… Read More
QUIBOLOY RAPPED FOR SEX TRAFFICKING IN US
US prosecutors on Thursday, November 18, announced sex trafficking charges alleging that girls and young women were coerced to have sex with the founder of a Philippine-based church who is a friend and adviser to President Rodrigo Duterte.
US grand jury indicts Quiboloy over alleged sex trafficking
A federal grand jury in the United States has indicted Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Philippine-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC), over an alleged scheme that coerced girls and young women to have sex with him under threats of “eternal damnation.”The US… Read More
Vax rollout for minors to prioritize kids with comorbidities
MANILA – Pediatric vaccination will start among 12-17 years old with comorbidities as part of the A3 priority group, the Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Wednesday.In a news release, the agency said expanding the va
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