Parents may face 4 to 6 years in prison for child abuse

Parents may face 4 to 6 years in prison for child abuse

[Cebu Daily Mail] - 01/11/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Parents who cross the line from discipline to abuse could face four to six years in prison. This was what the Supreme Court (SC) reiterated in its decision made public on January 9, stating that excessive discipline harming a child’s dignity qualifies as child abuse (…)



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