MANILA, Philippines — House Bill No. 8009, which defines online violence against women and children, passed its third and final reading on Monday with 272 yes votes The bill will expand the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 to include abuse using information and communications technology (ICT). 'It is high time that we amend this 19-year-old law to address the intensifying cases of violence against women and children today, especially in digital spaces,' Gabriela partylist Rep.

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