THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday condemned a series of reported rape cases against children.
“These appalling incidents are a grave violation of human rights and highlight the urgent need for robust actions to protect our children and ensure justice for the victims,” its statement read.
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It cited recent cases illustrating the alarming scope and severity of a 15-year-old student in Metro Manila, whowas raped by a motorcycle rider suspect who offered her a ride and even took her to a restaurant before committing the heinous act.
It cited a man who was arrested in Manila after allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter for two years, and that the victim was first raped by her uncle in 2022.
