‘Bongbong’ seeks protection of kids from armed conflict 07/22/2011

‘Bongbong’ seeks protection of kids from armed conflict

07/22/2011
Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has filed the proposed Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act in the Senate which is aimed at providing comprehensive safeguard as well as the rehabilitation and reintegration of children involved in, affected by or displaced by armed conflict.

Marcos said that the government should provide special protection to Children in Situations of Armed Conflict (CSAC) from all forms of abuse, violence, neglect, cruelty and discrimination.

“Children deserve utmost protection from all forms of danger. All efforts must, therefore, be exerted to ensure that they are sheltered and protected at all times,” Marcos said Senate Bill 2886, authored by Marcos, prohibits the voluntary and compulsory recruitment and involvement of persons below 18 years of age in armed conflict..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110722met1.html