City ordinance seeking to punish irresponsible parents on third, final reading
08/23/2011The City Council of Manila is ready to pass an ordinance aimed at protecting the children from irresponsible parents for not taking care of their kids.
Councilor Rod Lacsamana, (2nd District, Manila), said the ordinance, which he is the author, was passed on third and final reading of the Manila City Council.
Known as the “Anti-child Endangerment Law,” the ordinance sought to punish a person who abandons or exposes a minor child to a perilous situation that endangers his life, health, or well-being.
“This law speaks for itself and sends a stern warning to irresponsible or uncaring parents or guardians of their children. Thus, no child can even be subjected to the hazard of traffic scenes and polluted conditions because if their parents or guardians neglected their roles to take good care of the child they can be held liable,” Lacsamana said..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20110823met2.html
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