Child Labor in the Philippines
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Child labor in the Philippines refers to the employment of children in hazardous occupations below the age of

  • 15 (correct)
  • 12
  • 18
  • 10
  • How many child laborers aged 5-17 were estimated to be in the Philippines in 2012?

  • 3.5 million
  • 1.5 million
  • 2.1 million
  • 5.5 million (correct)
  • What percentage of child laborers in the Philippines undertake hazardous work in an agricultural setting?

  • 45.3%
  • 25.3%
  • 55.3% (correct)
  • 35.3%
  • Which law in the Philippines provides special protection for children against abuse, exploitation, and discrimination?

    <p>Republic Act No. 7610</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the conditions under which child labor is considered hazardous in the Philippines?

    <p>Below the age of 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Child labor in the Philippines is the employment of children in ______ occupations below the age of fifteen (15), or without the proper conditions and requirements below the age of fifteen (15)

    <p>hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The National Statistics Office (NSO) has said there are currently around 5.5 million child laborers aged 5–17 in the country, around 2.1 million of whom are exposed to environments that are considered ______

    <p>hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The International Labour Organization estimates that 55.3% of these children undertake hazardous work in an ______ setting

    <p>agricultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Republic Act No. 7610, known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, gives the following definitions pertinent to understanding the ______

    <p>Child Labor sit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Child labor in the Philippines is called child labor when it is ______

    <p>forced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Child labor in the Philippines is the employment of children in ______ occupations below the age of fifteen (15), or without the proper conditions and requirements below the age of fifteen (15)

    <p>hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2012, the National Statistics Office (NSO) has said there are currently around 5.5 million child laborers aged 5–17 in the country, around 2.1 million of whom are exposed to environments that are considered ______

    <p>hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The International Labour Organization estimates that 55.3% of these children undertake hazardous work in an ______ setting

    <p>agricultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Child labor in the Philippines is called child labor when it is ______

    <p>forced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Republic Act No. 7610, known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, gives the following definitions pertinent to understanding the ______

    <p>Child Labor sit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Child Labor in the Philippines

    • There are approximately 5.5 million child laborers aged 5-17 in the Philippines.
    • Around 2.1 million of these child laborers are exposed to hazardous environments.
    • 55.3% of child laborers undertake hazardous work in an agricultural setting.
    • Republic Act No. 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, provides special protection for children against abuse, exploitation, and discrimination.
    • Child labor in the Philippines is considered hazardous when children are employed in hazardous occupations below the age of 15, or without the proper conditions and requirements below the age of 15.

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    Quiz: Child Labor in the Philippines - Test your knowledge on this pressing issue affecting children's rights and education. Learn about the hazardous occupations, age requirements, and social implications of child labor in the Philippines. Find out how you can help combat this problem and protect the future of young lives.

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