RAISING THE AGE OF STATUTORY RAPE. The congressional bicameral conference committee on Wednesday (Nov. 24, 2021) approves a measure raising the age of statutory rape from the current 12 years old to 16 years old to protect young people from sexual exploitation and abuse. Zambales Rep. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla (left) presided over the meeting as head of the House contingent. (Photo courtesy of House Press and Public Affairs Bureau) MANILA - The congressional bicameral conference committee on Wednesday approved a measure raising the age of statutory rape from the current 12 years old to 16 years old to protect young people from sexual exploitation and abuse. The panel, composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate contingents, approved the report reconciling the disagreeing provisions of House Bill 7836 and Senate Bill 2332, providing for the stronger protection against rape, as well as sexual exploitation and abuse. Zambales Rep. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla, head of the House conting
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