UNICEF, World Vision welcome PH raising age of consent Aneth Ng-LimPosted at Mar 14 02:20 PM As we mark National Women’s Month, we are grateful for another win for current and future generations of girls. Read more »
New law raises age of sexual consent ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Mar 07 06:02 PM A new law raises the age of sexual consent to 16 from 12, which lawmakers said was necessary to protect children from exploitation and abuse. Read more »
82 anyos na lolo na umano'y ilang taon nang hinahalay ang apo, arestado ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jan 25 11:15 PM Matagumpay ang isinagawang manhunt operation ng mga awtoridad sa Eastern Samar matapos na mahuli ang isang 82 anyos na lalaki dahil sa kasong statutory rape. Read more »
House ratifies bill raising age for statutory rape RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 14 08:54 PM Once ratified by the Senate, the consolidated bill will be sent to President Rodrigo Duterte for signature. Read more »
Senate OKs bill raising age of statutory rape to 16 Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 27 06:33 PM The Senate on Monday approved on final reading a bill raising the age for determining statutory rape to 16 years old. Read more »
Liza Soberano urges Senate to pass ‘End Child Rape’ bill ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Sep 15 08:22 PM Actress Liza Soberano urged the Senate on Wednesday to pass the bill increasing the age of statutory rape to 16 from 12, in her latest advocacy work involving children’s welfare. Read more »
Lalaki tiklo sa umano’y panggagahasa ng 15 anyos na babae sa Bulacan Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 03 06:44 AM Arestado ang 1 lalaki dahil sa umano'y panggagahasa niya sa isang menor de edad sa lungsod ng San Jose del Monte. Read more »
'Most wanted' sa Mambusao, Capiz timbog ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Feb 07 12:41 PM Naaresto nitong hapon ng Sabado ang lalaking itinuturing na "most wanted" sa bayan ng Mambusao, Capiz na inirereklamo ng panggagahasa ng sariling niyang anak. Read more »
Age of sexual consent in PH compared to rest of Southeast Asia ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 08 10:56 PM In the Philippines, it is legal for an adult to have sex with a 12-year-old if he claims that the child agreed to it. A bill raising the age of sexual consent in the country from 12 to 16 is pending in Congress. Read more »
Panukalang pagpapalawak sa sakop ng statutory rape pasado sa Kamara ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 02 09:44 PM Pasado na sa Kamara ang panukalang batas na nagtataas ng sakop ng statutory rape o panggagahasa sa isang bata. Read more »
House OKs on final reading bill amending PH rape law, raising age of statutory rape to 16 RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Dec 01 07:29 PM Voting 207-3, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading House Bill 7836 which raises the age for determining statutory rape to 16 years old, strengthening laws against rape and sexual abuse. Read more »
House OKs on 2nd reading bill amending PH rape law, raising age of statutory rape to 16 RG Cruz, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Nov 25 10:44 PM The approval, which came in an ayes and nayes vote during a plenary session Wednesday, paves the way for the House to give final approval next week. Read more »
At least 40 Filipinos under age 14 give birth in Philippines weekly: POPCOM Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 18 04:37 PM At least 40 children aged between 10 and 14-years-old give birth in the Philippines every week, an official from the Population Commission (POPCOM) said, Thursday. Read more »
Panukalang amyenda sa anti-rape law lusot sa komite sa Kamara ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 31 08:00 PM Kabilang sa gustong baguhin ng Kamara ang pagpapataas sa age of consent o edad para maituring na rape ang pakikipagtalik sa menor de edad. Read more »
House panels OK bill raising age of statutory rape to 16, removing 'forgiveness clause' ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 27 09:12 PM Two committees of the House of Representatives have approved a new bill that aims to revamp the country's rape laws, Agusan del Norte (1st District) Rep. Lawrence Fortun said Thursday. Read more »
13 anyos na dalagita, 5 taon umanong ginahasa ng ama ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Sep 08 05:44 PM Nasa 8 anyos pa lang umano ang bata nang simulan itong halayin ng kaniyang ama na si alyas "Gilbert," batay sa imbestigasyon ng pulisya. Read more »
ALAMIN: Bakit nais itaas ang kasalukuyang 'age of consent' sa bansa ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Aug 30 06:21 PM Kasalukuyang nasa 12 ang edad para masabing legal ang pag-ayon ng isang tao sa sex. Read more »
Panukalang gawing 18 anyos ang age of consent, inihain sa Senado ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Aug 28 05:04 AM Isa ang Pilipinas sa may pinakamababang age of consent na 12 anyos. Read more »
Zubiri seeks to raise age for determining statutory rape to 15 Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at Jul 17 08:01 PM MANILA - Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has filed a bill which seeks to raise to 15 the age when “carnal knowledge” shall be deemed as statutory rape. Read more »