Senate passes bill banning all forms of child pornography

The Senate unanimously passed on third reading Monday a bill making unlawful all forms of child pornography, including those on the Internet, and providing stiff penalties on violators.

Senate Bill No.2317, principally authored by Sen. Maria Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal, seeks to impose penalty ranging from six to 12 years in prison and a maximum fine of P2 million for violators.

The measure still needs a concurrent approval by the House of Representatives before it could finally become a law.

--By. Mario Casayuran – Manila Bulletin