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What is the violation of RA 7610?
Any person who discriminate against children of indigenous cultural communities shall suffer a penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period and a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos (P5,000.00) more than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00).
What is the purpose of Republic Act No 7610?
Under RA 7610, children are “persons below eighteen years of age or those unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of their age or mental disability or condition.”
When was RA 7610 implemented?
As a state party to the CRC, the Philippine Government enacted in 1992 Republic Act No. 7610, “An Act Providing Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination”, as a concrete expression of its compliance to the principles, provisions and standards of the CRC.
Who authored the RA 7610?
Geraldine Roman (1st District, Bataan) and Michael Odylon Romero (Party-list, 1-PACMAN), respectively. It seeks to amend for the purpose several sections of Republic Act (RA) No. 7610, as amended by Republic Act No.
Who is a child under RA 7610?
Under RA 7610, children are “persons below eighteen years of age or those unable to fully take care of themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of their age or mental disability or condition.”
What is RA 7610 all about?
Ninth Congress Republic Act No. 7610 June 17, 1992 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Is Section 5 (B) of Republic Act 7610 applicable to children?
Section 5 (b) Republic Act 7610, however, does not so allow. The said law in fact provides that if the child is below 12 years old, the accused must be prosecuted under Article 335 of the Revised Penal Code.
What is the difference between RA 7610 and RA 9262?
also known as the “Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004” is a law which addresses both women and children abuse. On the other hand RA 7610 only concerns itself on abuses made to children. RA 9262 can be committed against a man’s wife, ex-wife, girlfriend, ex- girlfriend, lover, ex-lover or the woman’s child.