MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The passage in December of the law declaring child marriage illegal is indeed a "major victory," as announced by its proponents in Congress.
Fundamentally, the law recognises the necessity of providing children stronger protection against sexual abuse, and thus states that facilitating and solemnising a child marriage, as well as adults cohabiting with children, are now a public crime.
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