Philippine laws protecting the rights of a child against abuses and exploitations

This study is focused on defining the crimes against child against any abuses and exploitations and their respective punishments. This research aims to study about Philippine laws protecting the child against abuses and exploitation, laws such as P.D. 603, as amended (The Child and Youth Welfare Code), R.A. 7610 (Special Protection Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination) and R.A. 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004) which are in compliance to the United Nations Convention (UN Convention) on the Right of a Child. The importance of a child to live happy and that there should be no hindrances to his growth are just some of the thoughts I have in mind in coming up with this title. I believe that they will be the future of our land. This study used content analysis as a method to gather information and data. It is concluded that the laws that protect the child against abuses and exploitations are based on and for the compliance of the provisions of the UNCRC in which the Philippines signed and eventually ratified. I also concluded that P.D. 603 as amended, R.A. 7610, R.A. 9262 and the Revised Penal Code (RPC) provides protection to the victims of abuses and exploitations and prescribed penalties to those who commit such unlawful and immoral acts which is contrary to law, public policy, morals and good customs. Every child has the right to be brought up in an atmosphere of morality and rectitude for the enrichment and strengthening of his character (Art.3, P.D. 603) and the right to protection against exploitations, improper influence, hazard and other conditions or circumstances prejudicial to his physical, mental, emotional, social and moral development.