Text of the provision

Sec. 4. Formulation of the Program. – There shall be a comprehensive program to be formulated, by the Department of Justice and the Department of Social Welfare and Development in coordination with other government agencies and private sector concerned, within one

(1) year from the effectivity of this Act, to protect children against child prostitution and other sexual abuse; child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows; other acts of abuse; and circumstances which endanger child survival and normal development.

Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, Republic Act No. 7610 (1992). Reproduced in full from the official enactment and verified word-for-word against the LawPhil and ChanRobles renderings.

What this section means

Directs the Department of Justice and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, with other agencies and the private sector, to formulate a comprehensive protection program within one (1) year of the law taking effect. The program targets child prostitution and other sexual abuse, child trafficking, obscene publications and indecent shows, other acts of abuse, and circumstances endangering child survival and normal development.

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