The CHR was reacting to the alleged sexual harassment of a 17-year-old girl by a male driver, who introduced himself to the victim as a ride-hailing app vehicle service, but eventually convinced the victim that he would use the fare meter reader-- READ:
The CHR was reacting to the alleged sexual harassment of a 17-year-old girl by a male driver, who introduced himself to the victim as a ride-hailing app vehicle service, but eventually convinced the victim that he would use the fare meter reader instead.“CHR, as the country’s Gender Ombud, condemns this incident and reminds everyone that such cases of gender-based violence, especially against minors, should not be commonplace. We underscore the existence of Republic Act No.
“More specifically, Article III, Section 15 of RA 11313 states that higher penalties shall be imposed if the act takes place in common carriers like TNVS and if the offended party is a minor,” it noted.CHR lauded the courage of the girl in calling the attention of nearby police officers despite her shock, saying her immediate action prompted law officers to conduct a swift entrapment operation and arrest the suspect.
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