Title
Protective Custody of Child Prostitutes EO No. 56
Law
Executive Order No. 56
Decision Date
Nov 6, 1986
The Philippine government authorizes the Ministry of Social Services and Development to take protective custody of child prostitutes and sexually exploited children, providing rehabilitation programs and enforcing penalties for establishments involved in their exploitation.
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Rehabilitation Programs for Minors in Custody

  • MSSD must provide rehabilitation programs focused on:
    • Moral values education
    • Psychological or psychiatric treatment
    • Health education on physical ailments, diseases, and risks such as unwanted pregnancy
    • Work-skills training for preparing a decent living

Custody Procedures for Persons Other Than Minors

  • Custody of individuals other than minors must follow the ordinary criminal procedures under the Rules of Court and applicable laws.

Notification and Closure of Establishments Exploiting Child Prostitution

  • The MSSD must notify mayors of municipalities and cities about businesses, clubs, or houses used for the prostitution of minors.
  • MSSD shall petition for the immediate forfeiture of business licenses and closure of such establishments.

Appropriation for Implementation

  • An initial appropriation of Three Million Pesos (P3,000,000.00) is allocated from the National Treasury to support MSSD's expenses in implementing this order.
  • Future necessary funds are to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Interagency Cooperation

  • MSSD is authorized to request assistance from any government ministry, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality for implementing the order.

Rulemaking Authority

  • MSSD, in coordination with the Ministry of Justice, shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this Executive Order.

Repeal and Modification of Inconsistent Laws

  • All laws, orders, issuances, and rules or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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