Senator Sherwin Gatchalian underscored the need to uphold child rights education even as the age of sexual consent in the Philippines has been raised from 12 to 16 in order to protect children from violence and abuse. Republic Act (RA) No. 11648, which was signed last March, provides that those who...
Manila 1st district Rep. Manny Lopez has underscored the need for a holistic approach in protecting children from abuse especially with the recent enactment of Republic Act (RA) No.11648, or the Act raising the age of sexual consent. (Charlein Gracia/ Unsplash) Lopez expressed elation that the...
A congressman from the supposed opposition bailiwick of Bicol has praised President Duterte for all he has done for the protection of women and children during his six-year term in Malacañang. (Unsplash) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte said the President has approved various...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie Romualdez praised President Duterte's signing of Republic Act (RA) 116481, which raised the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. House Committee on the Welfare of Children chairperson and Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez (FILE PHOTO) The Chief...
President Duterte has signed into law a measure raising the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years old. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang File Photo) Malacañang on Monday, March 7, released the signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11648 or an "Act Providing for Stronger Protection...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo is pushing for the enactment of a law raising the age of sexual consent in determining statutory rape from the current 12 years old to 16. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Robredo, an opposition leader, posted on Facebook she would prioritize...
The legislative proposal raising the age of sexual consent in the Philippines is close to hurdling the Senate. Senate of the Philippines plenary hall (Senate PRIB) Members of the Senate on Tuesday, September 21, approved on second reading Senate Bill No. 2332, which would amend the country's...
Senators are vouching that the passage into law of the bill raising the age of sexual consent to determine statutory rape and other acts of sexual abuse and exploitation will eventually leave an enduring legacy for children. Sen. Risa Hontiveros said that as a mother, she is disgusted that the...
