What is the child and youth Welfare Code PD 603?
Presidential Decree No. 603, otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code and issued in December 1974, legally defines special categories of youths, including youthful offenders, and directs the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) to provide comprehensive services to assist in youth development.
What is RA 603 all about?
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) was created through Presidential Decree 603, otherwise known as the Child and Youth Welfare Code in 1974. It is mandated to coordinate the implementation and enforcement of all laws, formulate, monitor and evaluate policies, programs and measures for children.
What are the rights of a child under PD 603?
Rights of the Child. The emotionally disturbed or socially maladjusted child shall be treated with sympathy and understanding, and shall be entitled to treatment and competent care. The physically or mentally handicapped child shall be given the treatment, education and care required by his particular condition.
What is Article 59 of Presidential Decree No 603?
59. Crimes. – Criminal liability shall attach to any parent who: (1) Conceals or abandons the child with intent to make such child lose his civil status.
What is Republic Act 7610 of the Philippines?
Republic Act 7610: Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND DISCRIMINATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
What is Republic No 9262?
9262. An act defining violence against women and their children, providing for protective measures for victims, prescribing penalties therefor, and for other purposes. RA – 12th Congress.
When did PD 603 take effect?
1974
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| Name: | Presidential Decree No. 603: Child and Youth Welfare Code. |
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| Adopted on: | 1974-12-10 |
| Entry into force: | |
| Published on: | Official Gazette, 1974-12-30 |
| ISN: | PHL-1974-R-15244 |
Is RA 7610 effective?
RA 7610 is comprehensive enough in defining and providing penalties for the different acts and!or omissions of child abuse, exploitation and discrimination. But they have not been as effective in the prosecution and ultimately the successful final conviction of violators of children’s right.