Senate OKs on 3rd reading bills protecting children vs abuse, violence

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday unanimously approved on third reading the Sagip Bata Act and the Comprehensive School Safety Act – two bills protecting children in online spaces and schools.  Sponsored by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Senate Bill no. 1819 or the Safeguarding Against Grooming, Inducement and Predation and Building Accountability for Technology-Facilitated Abuse