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What penalties may be imposed for crimes involving victims under 12 years of age?
Which sanctions may be imposed on establishments promoting child prostitution?
What is the care provided for victims under 12 years of age according to the provided text?
What is the timeframe for formulating a comprehensive program to protect children against various forms of abuse?
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What are the possible consequences for establishments promoting child abuse according to the text?
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What penalty shall be imposed for the unauthorized removal of the 'off limits' sign displayed by the Department of Social Welfare and Development?
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Under Republic Act No. 7610, what type of enterprise would be considered as committing acts of abuse if it promotes child prostitution or other sexual abuse?
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What is the minimum period for which the 'off limits' sign must be displayed outside establishments promoting child prostitution, as determined by the Department of Social Welfare and Development?
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What act would lead to an enterprise being deemed to have committed penalized acts under Republic Act No. 7610?
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What is the sanction for enterprises promoting child prostitution or other acts of abuse under Republic Act No. 7610?
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In what article and section of Republic Act No. 7610 are the regulations regarding working children specified?
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What is the penalty for the commission of acts punishable under Articles 337, 339, 340 and 341 of the Revised Penal Code when the victim is under 12 years of age?
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Who is the victim of the acts committed under this section entrusted to?
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What is the consequence for establishments or enterprises that promote, facilitate, or conduct activities constituting child prostitution and other sexual abuse, child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows, and other acts of abuse?
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What is the penalty for the owner or manager of an establishment or enterprise that promotes, facilitates, or conducts activities constituting child prostitution and other sexual abuse, child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows, and other acts of abuse?
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What is the purpose of increasing the penalty for crimes against victims under 12 years of age?
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What is the primary focus of the sanctions for establishments or enterprises that promote, facilitate, or conduct activities constituting child abuse?
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Study Notes
Establishments and Enterprises
- A sign with the words "off limits" must be displayed outside establishments or enterprises for a minimum of one year.
- Unauthorized removal of the sign is punishable by prision correctional.
Child Prostitution and Sexual Abuse
- Children are deemed exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse if they engage in sexual intercourse or lascivious conduct for money, profit, or other consideration.
- Exploitation can be due to coercion or influence of an adult, syndicate, or group.
Sanctions for Establishments and Enterprises
- Establishments and enterprises that promote or facilitate child prostitution and other sexual abuse will be immediately closed and their authority or license to operate cancelled.
- Owners or managers can be prosecuted under this Act and/or the Revised Penal Code, as amended, or special laws.
Working Children
- If victims of child prostitution and other sexual abuse are under 12 years old, the penalty for the commission of these crimes shall be one degree higher than that imposed by law.
Comprehensive Program
- A comprehensive program will be formulated by the Department of Justice and the Department of Social Welfare and Development to protect children against child prostitution and other sexual abuse.
- The program aims to protect children from child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows, and other acts of abuse.
Acts Constituting Abuse
- Establishments that promote or facilitate child prostitution and other sexual abuse can be closed and their authority or license to operate cancelled.
- Examples of acts constituting abuse include:
- Part of a tour for foreign tourists
- Exhibiting children in a lewd or indecent show
- Providing child masseurs for adults with lascivious conduct
- Soliciting children for activities constituting abuse
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Test your knowledge on child protection laws, including the penalties for unauthorized removal of 'off limits' signs and establishments promoting child abuse. Learn about the regulations set by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
