DILG chief backs lowering age of criminal responsibility

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla is advocating for lowering the age of criminal responsibility, arguing that the current Juvenile Justice law is flawed because it fails to adequately protect children from being exploited as drug couriers. This move could have significant implications for how young offenders are treated in the Philippines, potentially shifting towards more rehabilitative approaches rather than punitive ones. The debate is crucial as it touches on broader issues of child protection and the effectiveness of current juvenile justice systems.