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Raising the Age of Consent in the Philippines and the Hope for More

The Phillippines has raised the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. This opens wider possibilities for the passage of more regulations that protect women, children, and other vulnerable groups in the country.
by Kresentia Madina March 15, 2022
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The Phillippines has raised the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16. This opens wider possibilities for the passage of more regulations that protect women, children, and other vulnerable groups in the country.

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