New Era University

College of Computer Studies

Computer Science Department

PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Submitted by:
Trinidad, Joanna Lea B.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Time: Thursday 7:00-10:00 AM
SCORE

Submitted to:
Prof. Cervantes, Rosalie Q.
 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Good morning. Honorable Professor Mrs. Cervantes , Ladies and
Gentlemen,

I thank you all for giving me an opportunity to have a speech on the matter
that concerns all of us. It is one of the most pervasive violations of human rights in
the world, one of the greatest threats to a lasting peace and development.

I am talking about violence against women and children. I am honored to be

here, to address this urgent matter as we join together to advance human rights,
democracy and the common values of humanity.

We all know that we have to do much to respond to the cries for justice of
women and children who have suffered violence. We have to do something to end
these horrible abuses and the impunity that allows these human rights violations
to continue.

I think we can all agree that the time for complacency is long gone, has
passed and belongs to another era. The silence on violence against women and
children has been broken. And now is the time for stronger action .It is time for
action when up to 70 percent of women in some countries face physical and/or
sexual violence in their lifetime.

When one in three girls in developing countries is likely to be married as a

child bride; when some 140 million girls and women have suffered female genital
mutilation; when millions of women and girls are trafficked in modern-day slavery;
and when women’s bodies are a battleground and rape is used as a tactic of war –
it is time for action.

This violence against women and children has tremendous costs to

communities, nations and societies—for public well-being, health and safety, and
for school achievement, productivity, law enforcement, and public programs and
budgets.

If I left unaddressed, these human rights violations pose serious

consequences for current and future generations and for efforts to ensure peace
and security, to reduce poverty and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals
and the next generation of development goals we are discussing .

The effects of violence can remain with women and children for a lifetime,
and can pass from one generation to another. Studies show that children who have
witnessed, or been subjected to, violence are more likely to become victims or
abusers themselves.

For an effective response to this violence, different sectors in society must

work together.

A rape survivor must have rapid access to a health clinic that can administer
emergency medical care, including treatment to prevent HIV and unintended
pregnancies and counseling.
A woman who is beaten by her husband must have someplace to go with
her children to enjoy safety, sanity and shelter.
A victim of violence must have confidence that when she files a police
report, she will receive justice and the perpetrator will be punished.
I can tell you that momentum is gathering, awareness is rising and I truly
believe that long-standing indifference to violence against women and children is
declining.
UN Women is calling for a stand-alone goal on gender equality, women’s
rights and women’s empowerment and separately and concurrently gender
equality. We seek your support to ensure a strong focus on gender equality,
women’s rights and empowerment and ending violence.

I thank you. All of us women look forward to strengthened collaboration with

you and your countries through this forum to end violence against women and
children.
 Good morning. Honorable Professor Mrs. Cervantes , Ladies and
Gentlemen,

I thank you all for giving me an opportunity to have a speech on the matter
that concerns all of us. It is one of the most pervasive violations of human rights in
the world, one of the greatest threats to a lasting peace and development.

I am talking about violence against women and children. I am honored to be

here, to address this urgent matter as we join together to advance human rights,
democracy and the common values of humanity.

We all know that we have to do much to respond to the cries for justice of
women and children who have suffered violence. We have to do something to end
these horrible abuses and the impunity that allows these human rights violations
to continue.

I think we can all agree that the time for complacency is long gone, has
passed and belongs to another era. The silence on violence against women and
children has been broken. And now is the time for stronger action .It is time for
action when up to 70 percent of women in some countries face physical and/or
sexual violence in their lifetime.

When one in three girls in developing countries is likely to be married as a

child bride; when some 140 million girls and women have suffered female genital
mutilation; when millions of women and girls are trafficked in modern-day slavery;
and when women’s bodies are a battleground and rape is used as a tactic of war –
it is time for action.

This violence against women and children has tremendous costs to

communities, nations and societies—for public well-being, health and safety, and
for school achievement, productivity, law enforcement, and public programs and
budgets.

If I left unaddressed, these human rights violations pose serious

consequences for current and future generations and for efforts to ensure peace
and security, to reduce poverty and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals
and the next generation of development goals we are discussing .

The effects of violence can remain with women and children for a lifetime,
and can pass from one generation to another. Studies show that children who have
witnessed, or been subjected to, violence are more likely to become victims or
abusers themselves.

For an effective response to this violence, different sectors in society must

work together.

A rape survivor must have rapid access to a health clinic that can administer
emergency medical care, including treatment to prevent HIV and unintended
pregnancies and counseling.
A woman who is beaten by her husband must have someplace to go with
her children to enjoy safety, sanity and shelter.
A victim of violence must have confidence that when she files a police
report, she will receive justice and the perpetrator will be punished.
I can tell you that momentum is gathering, awareness is rising and I truly
believe that long-standing indifference to violence against women and children is
declining.
UN Women is calling for a stand-alone goal on gender equality, women’s
rights and women’s empowerment and separately and concurrently gender
equality. We seek your support to ensure a strong focus on gender equality,
women’s rights and empowerment and ending violence.

I thank you. All of us women look forward to strengthened collaboration with

you and your countries through this forum to end violence against women and
children.
REFERENCE #1: https://pcw.gov.ph/law/republic-act-9262

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms.- As used in this Act:

(a) "Violence against women and their children" refers to any act or a series of
acts committed by any person against a woman who is his wife, former wife, or
against a woman with whom the person has or had a sexual or dating
relationship, or with whom he has a common child, or against her child whether
legitimate or illegitimate, within or without the family abode, which result in or is
likely to result in physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or economic
abuse including threats of such acts, battery, assault, coercion, harassment or
arbitrary deprivation of liberty.

REFERENCE #2: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2013/6/it-is-time-

for-action-to-end-violence-against-women-a-speech-by-lakshmi-puri

Preventing violence against women

When it comes to preventing violence, we must address the root causes of
gender inequality and discrimination.

Evidence shows that where the “gender gap” is greater—in the status of
women’s health, participation in the economy, education levels, and
representation in politics— women are more likely to be subjected to violence.
Especially important is economic empowerment as a prevention strategy

This means that we need to take a long-term, systemic and comprehensive

approach that recognizes and protects women’s and children’s full and equal
human rights.
 We must promote a culture of equality between men and women through
institutional and legal reform, education, awareness-raising and the full
engagement of men and boys.

Ending violence against women is one of UN Women’s key priorities and a

critical part of UN Women’s mission to achieve gender equality and women’s
empowerment.

Having said that, I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about UN
Women’s role in ending violence against women and some of our achievements.

A top priority right now is working with countries to implement the recent
agreement from the Commission on the Status of Women.
 New Era University
College of Computer Studies
Computer Science Department

PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

Submitted by:
Dela Cruz , Glandale Mj d.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Time: Thursday 7:00-10:00 AM
SCORE

Submitted to:
Prof. Cervantes, Rosalie Q.
 CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF JUVINILE DELIQUENT

Good morning Ladies and Gentleman, It is both an honor and a privillage to

be able to speak here in front. we're going to talk about criminal liability of juvinile
deliquents.

Our youth is the hope of our motherland this is how our national hero Dr.
Jose Rizal viewed the roles of the youth of this country but there are moves at the
House of Representatives to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility
(MACR) in the Philippines from the current 15 to as young as 9 years old. UNICEF
is deeply concerned about ongoing efforts in Congress to lower the minimum age
of criminal responsibility in the Philippines below 15 years of age. The proposed
lowering vary from 9 and 12 years, and goes against the letter and spirit of child
rights. There is a lack of evidence and data that children are responsible for the
increase in crime rates committed in the Philippines. Lowering the age of criminal
responsibility will not deter adult offenders from abusing children to commit
crimes.

Sadly, lowering the age of criminal responsibility is an act of violence against

children. Children in conflict with the law are already victims of circumstance,
mostly because of poverty and exploitation by adult crime syndicates. Children who
are exploited and driven by adults to commit crimes need to be protected, not
further penalized. Instead they should be given a second chance to reform and to
rehabilitate.

Scientific studies show that brain function reaches maturity only at around
16 years old, affecting children’s reasoning and impulse control. Proposals to lower
the age of criminal responsibility argue that children as young as 9 years old are
criminally mature and are already capable of discernment. If this was the case, then
why is the legal age to enter marriage, legal contracts and employment in the
Philippines at 18 years old? A 9-year old child has not yet even reached the age of
puberty and their brains are not developed to understand the consequences of
actions.

The current proposal is to delay sentence up to a maximum age of 25 years.

If a child is jailed at 9 years old it means that they may have to waste away their life
for 17 years under imprisonment until they can get a sentence for the crime
committed. There is no mechanism to protect these children from cohabiting with
hardened criminals and no guarantee that in detention they will be protected from

violence and exploitation in jail.

Detaining children will not teach them accountability for their actions. In
order to maximize their potential to contribute to nation-building, children must
grow up in a caring, nurturing and protective environment. This requires strong
parenting support programs and access to health, education and social services as
well as to child-sensitive justice and social welfare systems.

The current Juvenile Justice and Welfare Law, which sets the minimum
age of criminal responsibility at 15, already holds children in conflict with the law
accountable for their actions. It provides them with rehabilitation programs using

the framework of restorative, not punitive justice.

Noteworthy efforts from the judiciary and the executive agencies like the
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, Departments of Education and Social Welfare
and Development deserve full support of Congress, particularly on increasing life
skills of adolescent learners; establishing an evidence-based parenting program for
babies all the way through adolescence; and decreasing use of detention and
increase use of diversion and community-based mechanisms to address
delinquency. UNICEF calls on the government and civil society to focus on
strengthening the implementation of this law instead of amending it.

Branding children as criminals removes accountability from adults who are

responsible for safeguarding them. If children who have been exploited by criminal
syndicates are penalized instead of the adults who abused them, we fail to uphold
the rights and well-being of children.

If we fail to understand the underlying reasons how and why children commit
crimes, we as adults, fail our children.
 CRIMINAL LIABILITY OF JUVINILE DELIQUENT

Good morning Ladies and Gentleman, It is both an honor and a privillage to

be able to speak here in front. we're going to talk about criminal liability of juvinile
deliquents.

Our youth is the hope of our motherland this is how our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal
viewed the roles of the youth of this country but there are moves at the House of
Representatives to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) in the
Philippines from the current 15 to as young as 9 years old. UNICEF is deeply
concerned about ongoing efforts in Congress to lower the minimum age of criminal
responsibility in the Philippines below 15 years of age. The proposed lowering vary
from 9 and 12 years, and goes against the letter and spirit of child rights. There is a
lack of evidence and data that children are responsible for the increase in crime
rates committed in the Philippines. Lowering the age of criminal responsibility will
not deter adult offenders from abusing children to commit crimes.

Sadly, lowering the age of criminal responsibility is an act of violence against

children. Children in conflict with the law are already victims of circumstance,
mostly because of poverty and exploitation by adult crime syndicates. Children who
are exploited and driven by adults to commit crimes need to be protected, not
further penalized. Instead they should be given a second chance to reform and to
rehabilitate.

Scientific studies show that brain function reaches maturity only at around
16 years old, affecting children’s reasoning and impulse control. Proposals to lower
the age of criminal responsibility argue that children as young as 9 years old are
criminally mature and are already capable of discernment. If this was the case, then
why is the legal age to enter marriage, legal contracts and employment in the
Philippines at 18 years old? A 9-year old child has not yet even reached the age of
puberty and their brains are not developed to understand the consequences of
actions.

The current proposal is to delay sentence up to a maximum age of 25 years.

If a child is jailed at 9 years old it means that they may have to waste away their life
for 17 years under imprisonment until they can get a sentence for the crime
committed. There is no mechanism to protect these children from cohabiting with
hardened criminals and no guarantee that in detention they will be protected from

violence and exploitation in jail.

Detaining children will not teach them accountability for their actions. In
order to maximize their potential to contribute to nation-building, children must
grow up in a caring, nurturing and protective environment. This requires strong
parenting support programs and access to health, education and social services as
well as to child-sensitive justice and social welfare systems.

The current Juvenile Justice and Welfare Law, which sets the minimum
age of criminal responsibility at 15, already holds children in conflict with the law
accountable for their actions. It provides them with rehabilitation programs using

the framework of restorative, not punitive justice.

Noteworthy efforts from the judiciary and the executive agencies like the
Juvenile Justice and Welfare Council, Departments of Education and Social Welfare
and Development deserve full support of Congress, particularly on increasing life
skills of adolescent learners; establishing an evidence-based parenting program for
babies all the way through adolescence; and decreasing use of detention and
increase use of diversion and community-based mechanisms to address
delinquency. UNICEF calls on the government and civil society to focus on
strengthening the implementation of this law instead of amending it.

Branding children as criminals removes accountability from adults who are

responsible for safeguarding them. If children who have been exploited by criminal
syndicates are penalized instead of the adults who abused them, we fail to uphold
the rights and well-being of children. If we fail to understand the underlying reasons
how and why children commit crimes, we as adults, fail our children.
REFERENCE #1: https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-lowering-the-minimum-
age-of-criminal-responsibility-childrennotcriminals

We must not ignore scientific evidence that shows that criminalizing

children does not solve the problem of children committing crimes; it only
encourages re-offending. The change we want to see most is the stronger
implementation of the Juvenile Justice Law.

REFERENCE #2: https://www.bworldonline.com/house-panel-oks-bill-lowering-

age-of-criminal-liability-to-9/

“This is not anti-poor and anti-children, it is in fact pro-children.

Wala namang ibang gusto dito ‘yung batas kundi pangalagaan sila na

ginagamit ng mga sindikato,” committee chair Salvador C. Leachon of

the 1st district of Oriental Mindoro told reporters after the meeting.

(The law intends only to ensure that children are not exploited by [criminal]
syndicates).

REFERENCE #3:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/253237422_Common_Factors_of_Juv
enile_Delinquent_Acts?fbclid=IwAR2aCfcB_6Ca472vV4_esC-
3l8vaxRm_AKKCy9Zz5IhU3Vo7a66zwRQodis

The study looked into the four factors that contribute on juvenile delinquent acts
namely family, environment, school and other department or agencies of the
government. This investigated also which among the factors pushes at all times or
never pushes the youth to engage in law breaking activities. The two hundred
twenty seven respondents’ perception was analyzed through the four qualitative
description which are never, occasionally, often or always for the cause of
juvenile delinquent acts. The researchers made questionnaire was used as the
main tool to gather the data. Statistically, the answers of the respondents for
every survey questionnaire were interpreted using the weighted mean with the
corresponding hypothetical mean range. In addition, percentage and frequency
distribution were also utilized in this study. The study revealed that the four
groups of respondents have different perceptions as to what factor pushes the
youth to become delinquent. It can be noted that none of the four factors pushes
the youth always to break the law. The environment is observed that it causes the
youth to misbehave often (frequently). In addition, the family and school
occasionally (sometimes) cause the juvenile to have conflict with law.
Furthermore, among the four groups of respondents only the police officers
manifested that other departments or agencies of the government are never (not
at all) factors for the youth to commit criminal acts while the three (3) other
groups of respondents declare that they it occasionally (sometimes) encourage
the commission of delinquent acts.