Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:33:06 +0000
Different child rights groups have staged a protest outside the Senate complex on Monday to oppose the proposed law that would lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) for minors.
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Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 08:06:17 +0000
MANILA, Philippines – Former Caloocan City 2nd District Representative Mary Cajayon-Uy the other day said that children are the ‘most marginalized sector’ because they do not have a direct effect during election season — because they cannot vote. She added that because of this, lawmakers disregarded children’s rights when they pushed for a lower minimum […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: eestopace| Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:42:40 +0000
Child advocates told lawmakers on Monday to check the real situation on the ground before passing a bill that would lower the age of criminal liability.
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Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 04:11:39 +0000
MANILA, Philippines — Various child rights advocates denounced on Tuesday moves to pass a law that would lower the age of criminal responsibility to 9 years old.
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Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:16:22 +0000
Malacañang said Monday parents of children involved in illegal activities should also be held accountable.
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Read moreCredit to Author: cbibe| Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 02:55:54 +0000
The House justice panel approved a bill lowering the age of criminal liability from 15 to nine despite opposition from child rights group.
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