Philippines to raise age of consent

[graham59]

15 hours ago, Mike J said:

Your post makes no sense to me.  I have numerous nephews and nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, etc.  There is nothing in that law that would prevent me from being along with them.  Common sense on the other hand does keep me from being in any situation where I could even be suspected of being a pedo.

Likewise. 

[Shady]

21 hours ago, Mike J said:

Your post makes no sense to me.

Because you keep missing the part where I said

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This part is specifically not for relatives

It has nothing to do with you alone with your relatives.

This isn't that complicated:  the law regarding not being alone with any non-relatives under 18 only applies to foreigners, because, third time now, there is a loophole for locals.

Meaning, again back to the point, that absurdly low age of consent only applies to locals, never foreigners.

 

[graham59]

To keep it simple:

For a foreigner, HIS nephews and nieces (by marriage) are fine, as are stepchildren. 

Minors more distant than that are NOT fine, and you are vulnerable, so be aware.  

[Shady]

2 hours ago, graham59 said:

To keep it simple:

For a foreigner, HIS nephews and nieces (by marriage) are fine, as are stepchildren. 

Minors more distant than that are NOT fine, and you are vulnerable, so be aware.  

Unless the foreigner is age 27 or less, then it gets complicated again.

[graham59]

3 hours ago, Shady said:

Unless the foreigner is age 27 or less, then it gets complicated again.

Why do you think that would be ? 

It has nothing to do with the foreigner's age, but with his relationship to the 'other party' . 

Not talking about having a sexual relationship, but simply being 'in the company of'.... as referred to in the law... which can snare a lot of foreigners, if they are not careful.  

[graham59]

1 minute ago, graham59 said:

Why do you think that would be ? 

It has nothing to do with the foreigner's age, but with his relationship to the 'other party' . 

Not talking about having a sexual relationship, but simply being 'in the company of'.... as referred to in the law... which can snare a lot of foreigners, if they are not careful.  

I.E. Don't be 'in the company' of a minor, whatever YOUR age,  unless that minor is closely related to you. Niece, nephew, or step-child...or your own offspring, of course. 

How clear does it need to be ?  

 

[Shady]

4 hours ago, graham59 said:

Why do you think that would be ?

Because it's right there in the act itself, it doesn't apply to anyone, foreigner or local, if they aren't 10 years older than the minor...

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ten (10) years or more his junior   https://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1992/ra_7610_1992.html

 

...unless the minor is 12 or under, then it applies to everyone.

For the vast majority of the foreign population in the PH: If you're 27 or older, never be alone with an unrelated minor.

Edited December 28, 2020 by Shady

[graham59]

Mate, you're arguing yourself round in circles here.

I'm done with it.  

[Shady]

Is that your way of thanking me for quoting the actual law?

[Mike J]

7 hours ago, graham59 said:

Mate, you're arguing yourself round in circles here.

I'm done with it.  

You lasted longer than I did.