SEXUAL AND

REPRODUCTIVE
RIGHTS

Verba, Pedrajas, Rafil, Hucalla, Naingue, Valencia

 OVERVIEW
RA 11930 PUNISHING ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE
OF EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN

RA 11648 STRONGER PROTECTION AGAINST RAPE

AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

RA 11210 INCREASING THE MATERNITY LEAVE PERIOD,

GRANTING EXTENSION PERIOD FOR SOLO MOTHERS

RA 11313 SAFE SPACES ACT

RA 10354 RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
IMPORTANCE
OF KNOWING OUR RIGHTS
LEGAL PROTECTION
PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT
ACCESS TO SERVICES
INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT
RA 11930

AN ACT PUNISHING ONLINE SEXUAL

ABUSE OF EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN
PENALIZING THE PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION AND
ACCESS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION MATERIALS

The law aims to provide special protections to children from all forms of
sexual violence, abuse, and exploitation, particularly those committed
using information and communications technology (ICT).

It emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights and well-being of

children and providing them with safe access to digital technologies.

AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9160, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "ANTI-MONEY

LAUNDERING ACT OF 2001", AS AMENDED AND REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 977,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "ANTI-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ACT OF 2009"
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE OR EXPLOITATION
MATERIAL OR CHILD SEXUAL
ABUSE MATERIAL

refers to any representation, whether offline, or by, through or with

the use of ICT, by means of visual, video, audio, written, or any
combination thereof, by electronic, mechanical, digital, optical,
magnetic or any other means, of a child engaged or involved in real or
simulated sexual activities, or depicting acts of sexual abuse or
exploitation of a child as a sexual object. It shall also include materials
that focus on the genitalia or other private body parts of a child.
 ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE OR
EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN
refers to the use of ICT as a means to abuse and/or exploit children
sexually, which includes cases in which offline child abuse and/or
exploitation is combined with an online component. This can also include,
but is not limited to, the production, dissemination and possession of
CSAEM; online grooming of children for sexual purposes; sexual extortion
of children, sharing image-based sexual abuse; commercial sexual
exploitation of children; exploitation of children through online
prostitution; and live-streaming of sexual abuse, with or without the
consent of the victim.

IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL
ABUSE (ISA)
refers to a form of technology-
facilitated sexual violence.
• nonconsensual creation, distribution,
or threats to distribute nude or sexual
images.
• sextortion scams,
• "the use of artificial intelligence to
construct "deepfake" pornographic
videos
• threats to distribute photographs and
videos; and the taking or sharing of
sexual assault imagery;
UNLAWFUL
PROHIBITED ACTS
PANDERING
refers to the act of offering,
advertising, promoting,
representing or distributing
through any means any child
sexual abuse or exploitation
material, or any material that
purports to contain any form
of child sexual abuse or
exploitation material,
regardless of its actual
content;
OR
OR
LURING
refers to the act of
communicating, by means
of a computer system, with
a child or someone who the
offender believes to be a
child for the purpose of
facilitating the commission
of sexual activity or
production
RA 11648

AN ACT PROMOTING FOR STRONGER

PROTECTION AGAINST RAPE AND
SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE
INCREASING THE AGE FOR DETERMINING THE COMMISSION
OF STATUTORY RAPE

The law increased the age for determining statutory rape to 16 years
old to provide more protection for young people against sexual
exploitation and abuse.

The law also introduced amendments to the provisions on qualified

seduction, child prostitution and other sexual abuse, child trafficking,
obscene publications and indecent shows, and other acts of neglect,
abuse, cruelty or exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to the
child’s development.
 CONDITIONS AND DETAILS
Provided, that there shall be no criminal liability on the part of a person having carnal
knowledge of another person under 16 years of age when the age difference
between the parties is not more than three years, and the sexual act in question is
proven to be consensual, non-abusive, and non-exploitative: Provided, further, that if
the victim is under 13 years of age, this exception shall not apply,

Under the new law, rape is committed by a person who shall have carnal knowledge
of another person “when the offended party is under 16 years of age or is demented,
even though none of the circumstances mentioned above be present.”
 CONDITIONS AND DETAILS
As used in this act, non-abusive shall mean the absence of undue influence,
intimidation, fraudulent machinations, coercion, threat, physical, sexual,
psychological, or mental injury or maltreatment, either with intention or through
neglect, during the sexual activities with child victim, the law said.

On the other hand, non-exploitative shall mean there is no actual or attempted

act or acts of unfairly taking advantage of the child’s position of vulnerability,
differential power, or trust during sexual activities.
RA 11210
AN ACT INCREASING THE MATERNITY LEAVE PERIOD TO
ONE HUNDRED FIVE (105) DAYS FOR FEMALE WORKERS
WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL
THIRTY (30) DAYS WITHOUT PAY, AND GRANTING AN
ADDITIONAL FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FOR SOLO MOTHERS,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Under this law, female employees, regardless of their civil status, are
entitled to 105 days of paid maternity leave, granting them ample time
to recover and bond with their newborn.

To be eligible for maternity leave benefits in the Philippines, a female

employee must have worked for her current employer for at least 12
months, with at least 6 months of continuous service before the expected
date of delivery. The law mandates that pregnant employees receive 100%
of their average daily salary credit, maternity benefits, and other related
allowances.
RA 11313

SAFE SPACES ACT

— “BAWAL BASTOS LAW”
ACT DEFINING GENDER-BASED SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN STREETS,
PUBLIC SPACES, ONLINE, WORKPLACES, AND EDUCATIONAL OR
TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, PROVIDING PROTECTIVE MEASURES AND
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES

suring the equality, security, and safety of every individual, in both

private and public spaces, including online and in workplaces.

provide assistance to victims of gender-based sexual harassment

by coordinating with local police authorities immediately after
gender-based sexual harassment is reported

prescribes penalties for perpetrators of gender-based sexual

harassment to promote accountability and deter such behavior.
 STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES
Refers to areas accessible to the general public,
such as parks, sidewalks, and transportation
hubs, where individuals may experience
harassment based on their gender.
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WORKPLACES
Encompasses all professional environments, both
public and private, where employees may face
gender-based sexual harassment from
colleagues, supervisors, or clients.
ONLINE PLATFORMS
Covers digital spaces where interactions
occur, including social media, websites, and
online forums, addressing the increasing
prevalence of online harassment.
OF
EDUCATIONAL OR
TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
Pertains to schools, colleges, universities, and other
learning environments where students, faculty, or
participants may encounter harassment based on their
gender during educational activities or training sessions.
FORMS OF
HARASSMENT
CATCALLING

CYBERSTALKING

PHYSICAL
RA 10354

RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT
PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL POLICY ON RESPONSIBLE
PARENTHOOD AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

strengthens the government's commitment to providing comprehensive

reproductive health services. emphasizes the importance of family planning
as a strategy for poverty reduction and sustainable development.
allocates resources for the procurement and distribution of modern
contraceptives and mandates the establishment of family planning offices
at the local government level. By prioritizing family planning and
reproductive health services, this law aims to empower individuals to
make informed choices about their reproductive lives and improve
maternal and child health outcomes
 RA 10354
PROMOTES PROVIDES ACCESS
RESPONSIBLE TO SERVICES
PARENTHOOD
ensures that all individuals
The act encourages have universal access to a
individuals, couples, and wide range of reproductive
families to make informed health services, including
and voluntary decisions contraception, maternal
regarding their care, prenatal and postnatal
reproductive health and services, and other essential
family planning.
health interventions.
ADVOCATES FOR
EDUCATION
integrates comprehensive
reproductive health education in
schools, workplaces, and
communities. This education covers
topics such as sexuality, fertility
awareness, contraception, sexually
transmitted infections (STIs), and
responsible sexual behavior.
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SO
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