CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 9461, principally authored by Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, which seeks to strengthen Republic Act 11930 or the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Anti-Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials Act.
The measure, which has been transmitted to the Senate for consideration, aims to enhance legal protection for Filipino children against neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other conditions harmful to their development.
It also seeks to ensure survivor-centered, trauma-informed and rights-based care, rehabilitation and long-term reintegration for child victims.
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