puts at 650 million the number of women and girls alive today who were wed before their 18th birthday. In 2013, a Philippine Statistics Authority survey showed that 12.2% of all registered marriages in the country involved teenage brides aged 15 to 19.The congresswoman said she is consulting with stakeholders, including cultural and religious leaders, on how child marriages should be addressed.
"I am committed to ensuring that every child gets equal protection under the law, that every child enjoys their rights regardless of gender, class, ethnicity, or religion," said Herrera. "We owe this to our children. We owe our children an environment that is free from all forms of violence," she added.. The committee on welfare of children, however, has yet to deliberate on the measures.
Oh please dedette. You support duterte and he is the foremost source of violence for our children now. War on drugs pa more?
If Child Marriage is Righteous... Eve should been created as a child for Adam... What's the reaction, Abdul !?!
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