Cedric

Reference:  https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQmmdsSsc1NGHXYNyv05ruSZtV5rPUAky96OZODPfcZxMkKYjhivPQQmO0&s=10 This includes RA 11648 signed into effect on April 13, 2022. The RA 8353 or the Anti-Rape Law of 1997 is modified and strengthened its framework against sexual violence as well as its protection towards the victims. One change in its definition is to expand penile-vaginal penetration to include others that would be considered digital penetration or any form of object penetration, among others. In adoption, the law also takes gender-neutral language, a man or a woman to be identified as a rape victim. RA 11648 raises the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years old so that any sexual act with anybody who is below 16 years old, even if he or she gives his or her consent, is automatically regarded as rape. This includes the elimination of exemption for marital rape where sexual violence within marriage is treated the same as any other rape. RA 1...