MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Thursday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to boost the protection of children against online sexual abuse and exploitation.
Twenty-three senators voted in favor of Senate Bill No. 2209 or the proposed Special Protections against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) Law.
“Ang ating mga anak, ang ating mga bata ang puso ng panukalang batas na ito. Sila ang nagbibigay inspirasyon at pag-asa sa ating lipunan,” Senator Risa Hontiveros, sponsor of the bill, said.
(Our children, our youth are at the heart of this proposed law. They are the source of inspiration and hope in our society.)
Hontiveros als…
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