This document is the text of Republic Act No. 7610, which provides stronger deterrence against child abuse, exploitation, and discrimination in the Philippines. Some key points:
- It declares state policy to protect children from all forms of abuse and neglect, and to intervene on behalf of children who are not protected by parents/guardians.
- It defines terms like "children", "child abuse", and circumstances that threaten child welfare.
- It requires government agencies to formulate a comprehensive program within one year to protect children from issues like child prostitution, trafficking, and other acts of abuse.
- It establishes penalties for engaging in child prostitution and trafficking, and attempts of the same.