MANILA, Philippines --- House Bill No. 8009, which defines online violence against women and children, passed its third and final reading on Monday with 272 yes votes The bill will expand the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 to include abuse using information and communications technology (ICT). "It is high time that we amend this 19-year-old law to address the intensifying cases of violence against women and children today, especially in digital spaces," Gabriela partylist Rep. Arlene Brosas, one of the authors of the bill, said. She added that abusers should not be able to hide behind technology but should be held accountable. According to Hous...
Keep on reading: House bill defining online abuse vs women, children hurdles final reading
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