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Duterte signs law prohibiting child marriage

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Children play during sunset on a beach in San Fernando La Union on May 13, 2020.

The STAR / Michael Varcas

 

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into a law a measure banning child marriage, a policy seen to protect children from abusive practices and unwanted responsibilities.

 

Republic Act No. 11596 or An Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof was signed into law last December 10, documents released by Malacañang showed.

 

According to the law, the state affirms that marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of capacitated parties, and child betrothal and marriage shall have no legal effect.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/01/06/2152193/duterte-signs-law-prohibiting-child-marriage

 

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