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Law raising age of sexual consent seen to protect Filipino teens, sends chilling effect to abusers — experts


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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:26 p.m.) — A newly-signed law which raises the age of sexual consent will protect Filipino teens from sexual violence while sending out a chilling effect to adults who want to take advantage of minors, according to experts.

 

While child rights advocates and the Commission on Population and Development (Popcom) said the law enhances the standards of protection for adolescents, they believe it must be implemented properly on the ground by local government units and other institutions.

 

In March, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) 11648 which amends three laws, namely, the Revised Penal Code, the Anti-Rape Law and the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. 

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/03/30/2170971/law-raising-age-sexual-consent-seen-protect-more-filipino-teens-sends-chilling-effect-abusers-experts

 

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