Lowering criminal liability age needs careful study
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that the proposal to lower the minimum age of criminal liability in the Philippines requires further study, citing the need to understand the impact of social media and desensitization on minors. The government is currently reviewing the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act amid concerns over rising youth violence.
Why it matters
The debate reflects a global tension between addressing juvenile crime and protecting child development in the age of pervasive social media.
VANCOUVER, Canada - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Canada time) said the proposal to lower the minimum age of criminal liability following the series of school violence requires careful study.
The report balances the President's cautious stance with the legislative context of the Senate's ongoing review.
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