New anti-rape law to reduce abuses vs. minors: solon
Manila Rep. Manny Lopez (Photo courtesy of congress.gov.ph) MANILA - A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Wednesday said the new law raising the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 could help drastically reduce abuses against minors and provide stronger protection for them. Manila Rep. Manny Lopez, one of the principal authors of Republic Act 11648, said the legislation would provide stronger protection against rape and sexual exploitation and abuse, especially in poorer communi...
Manny Lopez Republic Act Tondo Manila Manila Rep Manny Lopez Photo Courtesy Of Congress Gov Ph Manilaa Lawmaker At The House Representatives On Wednesday Said New Law Raising Minimum Age Sexual Consent From 12 To 16 Could Help Drastically Reduce Abuses Against Minors And Provide Stronger Protection For Them Ne Of The Principal Authors Republic Act 11648 Aid The Legislation Would Provide Stronger Protection Against Rape And Sexual Exploitation Abuse
Source: philippinetimes.com