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Bangued, Abra

EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI CHILD ABUSE ACT TO THE STUDENTS OF

DWCB

Researcher:

Dianne Benabese

Paolo Astudilio

Jordan Balaoro

Tyrell Brioso

12 – HUMSS A OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Subject teacher:

Mr. Roent John Balbuena

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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

Background of the study

Child abuse is a globally relative issue as this issue can be witnessed in families

across the world. According to childhelp.org, “child abuse is when a parent or caregiver,

whether through action or failing to act, causes injury, death, emotional harm or risk of

serious harm to a child. child abuse is more than bruises and broken bones. While

physically abuse might be the most visible. By learning about common signs of abuse

and what you can do to intervene, you can make a huge difference in a child’s life.

Child Abuse is a universal problem that needs more attention from the

government and from the people. In Philippines, Child Maltreatment has been practiced a

long time ago. Before there are no laws protecting the children from various form of

abuses. In the times when the Philippines was not yet colonized by the Spanish, this kind

of abuses in the children are practiced by the different tribes, in which later on became

their own culture. Such practice like sacrificing their children only to please their Deities

and give them a good year. However this kind of practiced was not only practiced in the

Philippines. This practice is actually started during ancient time especially in the Rome

and Greek time. It was just passed by the people that migrate and discover the island of

the Philippines. During the Ancient time, they were treat their children as their property.

The father who is the head of the family has the authority and rights to do whatever he

wants to do in his children. He can sell, kill, maims and sacrifice his own children. This
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children that usually sacrificed by their parents are usually born deformed, weak, disabled

or any reason that can be considered as unfit to live.

And the ninth 19 century there was a first legal implementation regarding the

protection of children. It was implemented by the American and put it in their legal

system. And through this initiative made by the government

of America, the other countries also adopted and implement this act for the protection of

the children. Philippines also adopt this Act and were implement a law in 1974 setting

an age requirement of employment. Presidential Decrees no.603 or The Child and Youth

Welfare. And year later for the pursuant of 1987constitutions they implemented Republic

Act 7610 or also known as Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation

and Discrimination Act in1992. And then they amend the R.A7610 to R.A 7658 for the

age requirement These laws were created for the protection of the children and for their

welfare. It just basically ensures the future of the children. It gives authority to the local

official to promote and support activities for the protection and total development of

children, particularly those below seven years old. And adopt measures to prevent and

eradicate drug abuse, child abuse and juvenile delinquency. Child abuse has been

categorized in different forms and they are physical abuse and child neglect in which it

was officially recognized in the 1960’s and it took another decade to recognize the sexual

abuse and emotional child abuse.

According to International Labour Organization in every developingcountry that

has 250 million children who are between 5 and 14 years old that works, 120 million of

these children were full-time workers. And World Health Organization claimed that

approximately 40 million children are subjected to child abuse each year. It was also
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proven by Casa Alianza, an organization that cares for the youth. They supported what he

World Health Organizations claimed.

In their studies approximately one million of children around the world are

introduced into commercial sexual exploitation every year. In a developing country like

Philippines Child abuse has been spreading and increasing despite the fact that there is a

law protecting children. Since the municipalities were economically stable, this country is

also in a state of war against the rebel, in which in these war children and women are

usually the victims. However, because of the developing minds of the people children are

also used as a weapon in war, it usually happens because of poverty, in which through

their fresh minds and principles they are easy to influence. They are also engaged in a

dangerous works that risk their health and lives. Regarding in the numbers of the children

that involve in hazardous work it is said to be that region IV-A has more rescued child

lab ours. In adding to that effect, the child abuse rates have been increasingly in this year.

Child Abuse do not choose its gender, it do not choose a specificindividual, nor specific

time, place and situation it can be happen to everyone there can be no exception. And it

doesn’t mean knowing one rights but applying one right. Everybody are born equal, they

were created out of love. Children are reflected of the past, living in the present and

nurturing the future. A home are were the relationship begin and end. Protecting children

are the duty of the parents. Even though they are blood related it doesn’t give rights or

authority for them to treat their children as a property. There’s a limitations in caring their

children, their job is to protect and lead them in a good path. Like what Rizal said “Ang

Kabataan ang Pag-asa ng bayan”. It is therefore that protecting their future is what the

government
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and people should taking care of. They need to help each other to protect thechildren’s

future.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to determine the effectivity of the R.A 7610 or Special Protection of

Children against Abuse, exploitation and discrimination Act.

More specifically, this study aimed to answer the following questions:

1.What is the profile of the respondent in term of:

a. age

b. sex

c. trade level

d. solution

2. What is the effective of anti child abuse act in terms of:

a. what is republic act. 7610?

b. when was republic act 7610 implemented?

c. what is the importance of child protection policy?

3.what is the significant relationship between the profile of the respondents of the

effective of child abuse?

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Conceptual Framework

R.A. 7610
Anti Child Abuse Act

Independent Dependent

Independent variables was the number of maltreatment reports the child experienced
before age of 18.
Dependent variables is the variable that is being measured or tested in an experiment.

LESSEN THE CRIMES CREATING AN CREATING A NEW

COMMITTED AGAINST ORDINACE RELATED FUTURE FOR THE
CHILDREN. TO R.A 7610 TO ABUSED SURVIVORS.
STRENTGTHEN THE
PROTECTION AGAINST
CHILD ABUSE.
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Methodology

This chapter shows the research method utilized by the researchers.Incorporated herein is

the method of research, subject of the study, and research instruments.

Method of Research

This research paper focuses on the implementation of R.A 7610 otherwise known as

“Special protection of Children against Child abuse exploitation and discrimination Act”.

In the selected of DWCB.

In this study, the researchers shall use a follow up descriptive studies and documentary

analysis method. Descriptive research aims to describe data and characteristics about the

population or phenomenon being studied and a

methoduse to evaluate the success of particular programs like guidance program,instructi

onal program, administrative program and other. Descriptive research answers the

questions who, what ,where, when and how..

Subject of the study

This study focuses on the rights of the children against child abuse. The researchers gave

emphasis on the efforts of the national government and the non-governmental

organizations on effective implementation of republic act 7610 and for a stiffer child

protection and their rights.

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Research Instruments

In order to meet the objectives of this research, the researchers employed the following

research instruments.

Interview – 

The interview is administered to obtain first-hand and real-time information from

the important figure of the concerned organization. In order to establish a fluid interview

process, the researchers constructed an interview guide composed of questions regarding

the respondent’s educational background, their organizational objectives, and the

effective implementation of R.A.7610 in the Philippines, and the results and impacts of

R.A. 7610 on the lives on the people that are selected

Documents – 

As part of the data gathering process, the researchers utilizednumerous foreign and local

books, journal articles, and reliable web articles in order to acquire pertinent information

for this study.

Observation – 

Aside from the interview and the use of various documents,

theresearchers utilized their keen observation skills in observing the current situations

and the possible relevance of the concepts in School Alternative Society in the

contemporary scene.
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CHAPTER 2

Significance of the study

The researchers will be conducting a research focusing on the implementation of

Republic Act 7610 in the selected other school and DWCB, Abra.This will prove to be

beneficial to the following:

National Government- this analysis will help the national government to be informed and

be aware, especially the law- making body if the R.A 7610 they made was implemented

effectively to the two municipalities.

Future Researcher- this research will prove to be beneficial to future researcher as it can

be used as a background study for other researcher related to the topic.

Students and Professionals- this research will provide knowlegde for better understanding

of R.A 7610 and its implementation.

Scope and Delimitations

This research is not totally to the study of the effectivity of Republic Act 7610. The

researcher also divulge into deep historical background of the act and its creation from

Rome and how Philippines adopted the R.A 7610.

This study will focus on the implementation of the said act in the selected municipalities

of Cavite, which comprises the municipalities of Bacoor and Silang. In which the

municipality and the strategies and programs the each municipality adopted for the

effective implementation of the said act.

This researcher only covered the sexual abuse and physical abuses, and the

implementation of the said act from 2006 up to present.

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Definition of Terms

There are terminologies that the researcher assumed needed to be interpreted. These are

the terms used in the study.

Child Abuse. It is the physical or psychological/emotional mistreatment of children.

Child Labour. It is refers to the employment of children at regular and sustained labour.

Child Welfare. It is used to describe a set of government services designed to protect

children and encourage family stability.

Emotional Abuse. It is a from of abuse characterized by a person subjecting or exposing

another to behavior that is psychologically harmful.

Discrimination. It is the sociological term referring to the treatment taken toward or

against a person of a certain group that is taken in consideration based on class or

category.

Implementation. It is the realization of an application, or execution of a plan, idea, model,

design, specification, standards, algorithm, or policy.

Infanticide. It is the practice of intentionally killing an infant.

Governmental Agency. It is a permanent or semi- permanent organization in the

machinery of government that is responsible for the oversight and administration of

specific functions.

Municipalities. It is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and

its population and commonly denoted a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of

them. A municipality is typically governed by a mayor and city council or municipal

council.
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Non-government Organization. It is an administrative that has become widely accepted as

referring to a legally constituted, non-government organization created by natural or legal

persons with no participation or representation of any government.

Physical Abuse. It is abuse involving contact intended to cause feelings of intimidation,

pain, injury, or other physical suffering or bodily harm.

Physical injury. Refers to any body damage due to a due a physical impact or accident.

The degree of injury may range from mild to life and limb threatening.

Presidential Degrees. It is rule of law issued by a head of state.

Prostitution. It is the act or practice of engaging in sex acts for hire.

Psychological injury. Refers to any mental damage or impact.

R.A 7610. It is the Special Protection Of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and

Discrimination Act.

Sexual Abuse. it also referred to as molestation is the forcing of undesired sexual

behavior by one person upon another, when that force falls short of being a sexual

assault.

Youth Welfare. It is the underlying aim of most social welfare services for young people.

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 

This chapter would focus on related literature and study of the researchers which is R.A

7610 or also known as Special Protection of children against abuse, exploitation and

discrimination Act. This will help the readers and the future researchers of the same study

to improve and develop or to have a better understanding of the study.

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Although, there are some literature and study which will not bespecifically covered by

the researchers study, they would give at least a light background and information for the

reader.

Local Literature

Child abuse refers to physical, psychological injury, cruelty neglect and sexual abuse.

Physical and sexual abuse has been given attention since 1970.Hence in 1980 physical

abuse has given more attention because it is the beginning of industrialization in the

Philippines, this is during the time of former president Marcos. In 1990’s the emergence

on sexual abuse has been rapidly increasing that made the Non- Governmental

Organization to make a move o prevent it. The Government and Non-Governmental

Organization pay more attention to these two forms of child abuse due to a number of

factors. First is to increased awareness of the rights of the child locally and

internationally, second is that to recognize the importance of documentation and lastly to

increase the funs for child- centered projects (Child Abuse in the Philippines, pp 16-19).

Because of the rape increase of child abuse the government form a law that will protect

the right of the children and it is called Republic Act 7610.

Relevance to the Study

The local Literature was mainly focus on the evolution of the laws that protects the

children’s rights and a partial explanation of the Republic Act 7610. It also emphasizes

other laws that help to protect the rights of the children. In terms of Foreign Literature it

mainly focuses on some issues of Physical and Sexually Abuse Children and how they
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give preventive actions with this kind of problems. In terms of Local Studies, the main

focus is on the after effect in the child who was abuse by the adults. It looks for the

effects in the children and how will they cope up and regain their confidence and live just

like a normal life. And also it discusses some issues, recommendations and the roles

of the Government

and NonGovernmental organization regarding Child Abuse. On the other handForeign

Studies tackle some issues and programs of the intentional organizational regarding to the

matters of child abuse in Asia.

Child Abuse has become rampant problem not only in the Philippines but also in the

whole world. In all the studies and literature whether it is foreign

or local all have the same goals and that is to prevent this kind of problem.International

and local communities aim to eliminate Child Abuse in the system of the society because

it is a serious illness that spread around the world. The action to free the children from

various forms of child abuse lies in the shoulder of the pillars of the society and that is

the smallest and basic unit called family.

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Chapter 3

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

This chapter presents the data gathered to answer the specific question posted in the

statement of the problem.

4.What is Republic Act 7610?

"AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE ANDSPECIAL

PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION

ANDDISCRIMINATION, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND

FOR OTHER PURPOSES”.

Also known as: Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse, Exploitation and

Discrimination Act It is the policy of the State to provide special protection to children

from all forms of abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation and discrimination, and other

conditions prejudicial to their development; provide sanctions for their commission and

carry out a program for prevention and deterrence of and

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crisisintervention in situation of child abuse, exploitation and discrimination.Following

the spirit of the 1987 Constitution, national and local legislation have given priority to the

protection of children from abuse and exploitation. The

1992child protection law, Republic Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of Childrenagainst

Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) is a landmark legislation that provides

protection for children against abuse, commercial sexual exploitation,

trafficking, and employment in illicit activities. Republic Act No. 7658(Amending RA

7610) reaffirmed the minimum age of employment to 15 years,

and 18 years and above for hazardous work. Republic Act 7160 (Aquilino,

Pimentel. The Local Government Code of 1991)

includes provisions for the proper development and welfare of children at the basic politi

cal,level, theBarangay. It enjoins local officials to promote and support

activities for the protection and total development of children, particularly those below

seven years of age, and adopt measures to prevent and eradicate drug abuse, and juvenile

delinquency. In September 1995, then President Fidel V. Ramos signed Executive Order

No. 275 creating a special oversight committee for the special

protection of children from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty,

 exploitation, discrimination and other conditions prejudicial to their development.

To implement existing laws on the protection of children, the Department of Labor and

Employment has also issued various administrative issuances. For instance, it issued

Department Order No.4 ( Hazardoz work and Activities of persons below 18 years of age,

Series of 1999) that reiterates the prohibitions and exception to employment of children

below 15 years of age and 18 years in hazardous or deleterious work. It defines work and
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activities that are hazardous to persons below 18 years and classifies them into five

categories.

(1)Work that exposes children to physical, psychological or sexual abuse.

(2) Work underground, underwater, at dangerous heights or at unguarded heights of two

meters and above, or in confined places.

(3) Work with dangerous machinery, equipment and tools, or which involves manual

handling or transport of heavy load.

(4) Work in an unhealthy environment that may expose children to hazardous processes,

to temperatures, noise levels or vibrations damaging to their health,

totoxic, corrosive, poisonous, noxious, explosive, flammable and combustiblesubstances

or composites, to harmful biological agents, or to other dangerous chemicals including

pharmaceuticals.

(5) Work under particularly difficult conditions such as work for long hours or during the

night, or  work where the child is unreasonably confined to the premises of the employer.

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Chapter 4

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter includes a summary of findings, the conclusion arrived at and the

recommendations and suggestions drawn from the conduct of the study.

The purpose of the research study was to investigate the effectiveness of the R.A. 7610

implemented in the Municipality of Bacoor and Municipality of Silang. Furthermore, the

results in the data gathered showed show each municipality

create mean on ensuring the proper implementation of R.A. 7610 for the protection and

welfare of children in their municipalities. However, the research study reveals that

between the years 2006 to 2010 there were 192 cases filed in violation of R.A. 7610.

Based on the data gathered, in the Municipality of Bacoor alone 99 cases were filed in in

violation of the said act while in the Municipality of Silang 93 cases were filed.

Findings:

After conducting a throughout research regarding the implementation of R.A

7610 Otherwise Known as Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse and
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Exploitation and Discrimination Act in the others school and DWCB the researcher s

arrived at the following findings:1.Through the data that the researcher obtains it shows

that in the year 2006 is the highest numbers of cases to be recorded in the other school. It

shows that out of 93 cases to be recorded in the latter 22 of it was committed during

2006. Unlike in the other school, the highest number of cases to be recorded was during

the year of 2006. In the data gathered by the researcher it shows that out of 99 cases that

was recorded 23 of it was committed during the said year. Wherefore the researcher find

that 2006 is the year was R.A 7610 is mostly violated and the researcher find that other

school have the highest number of cases to be recorded compare in DWCB

2.According to the data that the researcher gathered it shows that the highest number of

cases to be recorded from the year 2006 up to the present compare to the past.

3.It shows that Physical Abuse is the usual Child Abuse to be committed in DWCB

unlike in other school that the usual cases of Child Abuse is

SexualAbuse. The two Municipalities show contradictory tabulation of cases violating

R.A 7610. Sexual Abuse which is higher than the latter with a number of

66cases. On the other hand of other school has 58 recorded cases under Physical abuse

has 41 recorded cases in sexual abuse.

Conclusion:

After conducting a throughout investigation of the study the researchers arrived at the

following conclusion:1.The implementation of R.A 7610 in the DWCB does not obtain
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its main purpose unlike in the other school which is slightly obtain its main purpose for

the reason that will mentioned in the preceding number.

2.The researchers conclude that though the DWCB is vulnerable to violations of the said

act compared to the other school. Reasons affecting proper implementation of R.A. 7610.

3.With the reason mentioned above the researcher also conclude that being urbanized

areas has advantages than the rural areas. In the sense that some people who sojourn in a

urbanized area tend to think openly and fight for their rights unlike in the rural area that

some people stick to norm that they become to think rigidly and stiffly to the point that

they forgot to fight for their own stands.

Recommendation:

After the intensive study, research and data gathering; the following recommendation has

been reached:

1.To Government

The state intervention is one of the major key for the people to attain

its primary goal. Since the government are the one that create, implemented execute laws,

programs and plans than will help and protect the lives of people

who sojourn in its territory. Active involvement of the state in the pursuance and

advocacy of R.A 7610 will be a great help. It is the most effective division of government

in implementing programs and plans for sustainable development. Since Local

Government are the nearest to the people. It encouraged the latter

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to participate in their programs and to become actively involve in some issueinclined in

their rights. Local Government of two municipalities should have a strict implementation

to attain the goal of R.A 7610. And also the latter should plan a strategy that will ensure

that certain programs about the implementation of the protection of the rights of the

children are well implemented even in the remote areas of Silang Cavite.

2.To Political Leaders

The leaders should promote the common good not for their own sake. Leader should

prioritize the rights of the children since the latter will be the future generations of this

nation. Leader should be the one that advocate the rights of children and impose or create

a law that will ensure the development of the latter. Leaders should be a role model and

mould the children to become a better statesman. We recommend that Leaders in this

nation should prioritize, protect and cherish the youth and children of this nation. Leaders

should start to strategize in how they will protect children without prejudicing them. They

should be the protector not the abuser of children.

3.To the Resident of the two Municipalities

The researcher recommends the active participation of every resident who sojourn within

the territory of the two municipalities. Active participation of the people led a country

into a better one. Resident of the two municipalities should be active; people should

know their rights because this is for their own good. Residents play a vital role in

protecting children rights, after all this is for their own children sake. They should

consult or attend a meeting or  programs of the government do that they will know that

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such law exist just to protect them or prohibit such act. They are also free to recommend

and to suggest as long as it is address in the right authority

Additional Recommendation

For Women in the two Municipalities

In the Philippines women are actively participate in economic,socio-cultural and political

development of the country. In Agenda 21

thegovernment are encouraged to develop strategies that will eliminate obstacles to

women’s full participation in sustainable development and public life.

For the children and Youth of the two Municipalities

Children and youth are the future generations that is destined to inherit the world; after all

the latter are the hopes and the future leader of this world. Youth must be allowed to

participate in the decision making process for they have unique perspectives. They also

possess a moral drives that can potentially alter many societies inequities. They must also

have access to education, training and livelihood opportunities to enable them to lead

better live.
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