Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, supporting the passage on second reading of Senate Bill No. 2332 that raises the age for determining statutory rape in the Philippines
The Commission Human Rights (CHR) stands together with the Philippine Senate in pushing for the long-awaited legislative amendment that raises the age of sexual consent from 12 to at least 16 years old. The CHR, in cooperation with our partners in the child rights network, continues to advocate for measures that champions the best interest […]