Inquirer.net·3 min read·medium
Lowering criminal liability age needs careful study
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Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the proposal to lower the minimum age of criminal liability in the Philippines requires further study, citing the need to understand the impact of social media and desensitization on minors. The government is currently reviewing the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act amid concerns over rising youth violence.
VANCOUVER, Canada - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Canada time) said the proposal to lower the minimum age of criminal liability following the series of school violence requires careful study.
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