Special Protection

Question 1

ILO Convention 138

Answer 1

Sets 16 as the minimum age for employment

Question 2

RA 8371

Answer 2

Indigenous People’s Rights Act

Provides for the non-recruitment of children of indigenous cultural communities into armed forces under any circumstances

Question 3

RA 9231

Answer 3

An act providing for the elimination of the worst forms of child labor

Question 4

RA 9208

Answer 4

Anti-Trafficking In Persons Act

Created the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT)

Question 5

RA 9262

Answer 5

Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004

Question 6

RA 9775

Answer 6

Anti-Child Pornography Act

Question 7

RA 7610

Answer 7

Child Abuse Act Providing for Stronger Deterrence and Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation

Provides special protection from all forms of abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation and discrimination, and other conditions prejudicial to child development

Question 8

RA 7610

Article X, Sec. 22 (Children as Zones of Peace):

Answer 8

Children under 18 are PROHIBITED from:
recruitment to armed forces (whether voluntary or forced)
recruitment to other non-State armed opposition groups
usage as guides, couriers, and spies