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Agusan del Norte Rep. Lawrence Fortun (File photo) MANILA - A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Monday lauded the signing into law of a measure that raises the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16, describing it as "a major step forward" toward justice and equality. Agusan del Norte Rep. Lawrence Fortun said the new law not only increases the age for determining statutory rape to below 16 years of age, but it also makes statutory rape gender neutral. Fortun said this means that the law protects not only female, minors but also members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community. "As one of its House authors, I am elated that our collective efforts at pushing for stronger protection against rape and other forms of sexual abuse are advancing. The signing into law of Republic Act 11648 is a major step forward," he said. He, however, noted that a number of notable provisions in the House version were not included in the final version, including ....

Agusan Del Norte , Lawrence Fortun , Del Norte , Republic Act , Agusan Del Norte Rep Lawrence Fortun File Photo Manilaa Lawmaker At The House Of Representatives On Monday Lauded Signing Into Law Ofa Measure That Raises Minimum Age Sexual Consent From 12 To 16 , Escribing It As Quota Major Step Forward Quot Toward Justice And Equality Agusan Del Norte Rep Lawrence Fortun Said The New Law Not Only Increases Age For Determining Statutory Rape To Below 16 Years Of , Ut It Also Makes Statutory Rape Gender Neutral Fortun Said This Means That The Law Protects Not Only Female , Inors But Also Members Of The Lesbian , Ransgender Community Quot As One Of Its House Authors , I Am Elated That Our Collective Efforts At Pushing For Stronger Protection Against Rape And Other Forms Of Sexual Abuse Are Advancing The Signing Into Law Republic Act 11648 Isa Major Step Forward , Uot He Said , Oted Thata Number Of Notable Provisions In The House Version Were Not Included Final , Ncluding The Expansion Of Definition Rape To Consider Certain Other Acts Sexual Perversion As , He Presumption Of Lack Consent On The Part Ofa Rape Victim , Nd The Removal Of Archaic Forgiveness Clause Which Frees From Criminal Responsibilitya Culprit Who Marries His Victim Quot Nevertheless , A 11648 Is Already An Important Victory For Filipino Women And Children We Pray That The Next Congress Will Push Reforms Not Included In This New Law , Uot Fortun Said Under The New Law , Ape Is Committed Bya Person Who Shall Have Carnal Knowledge Of Another Quot When The Offended Party Under 16 Years Age Or Demented , Ven Though None Of The Circumstances Mentioned Above Be Present Quot Provided , Hat There Shall Be No Criminal Liability On The Part Ofa Person Having Carnal Knowledge Of Another Under 16 Years Age When Difference Between Parties Is Not More Than Three , Nd The Sexual Act In Question Is Proven To Be Consensual , On Abusive , Nd Non Exploitative Provided , Hat If The Victim Is Under 13 Years Of Age , His Exception Shall Not Apply , Uot It Added As Used In This Act ,