Senate to review existing laws to ensure child’s right protection By Angie M. Rosales 04/13/2011

Senate to review existing laws to ensure child’s right protection

By Angie M. Rosales 04/13/2011
Ample protection of children’s rights under the country’s existing laws will be up for review in the Senate, according to one of its members.

Triggered by the controversy on a six-year-old boy who was made to gyrate like a macho dancer in one of the segments of the television show Willing Willie on TV5 a month ago, the Senate committee on youth, women and family relations is poised to revisit laws on the rights of the child to determine if there are still some loopholes that will address such incident.

This is also to ensure that the rights of the child are observed and protected, Sen. Pia Cayetano, panel chairman said.

“There are specific laws that guarantee the rights of the child. These include landmark laws like RA 7610 and RA 9262. Still, Congress must make sure our laws are applicable to various circumstances and remain relevant to our times..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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