which among the filipino values is prone to abuse? why?
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Explanation:
are exposed to the threat of violence in all spheres of life; at home, in school and the community,
the workplace and in institutions. In all of these settings children are exposed to various forms of
violence, including physical, emotional and sexual exploitation and abuse, as well as neglect. New/emerging
forms of violence include online exploitation, where easy access to internet and the hidden nature of crimes
committed in cyberspace leave children particularly vulnerable.
The physical and emotional harm to children resulting from the experience of violence is devastating. The
affect and impact on children creates lasting emotional and psychological scars, as well as physical pain
and suffering; the damage can last a lifetime. Victims may themselves become perpetrators of violence as
a result of their experiences. The burden of violence to society is enormous; the costs of health care, child
welfare support services, as well as the increased costs to the criminal justice system when child victims
are at an increased risk of becoming children in conflict with the law. Finally, society also loses when
abused children are less able to contribute and become productive members of their community.
In The Philippines thousands of children are robbed of their childhood, and suffer lifelong developmental
challenges, as a result of violence. Impacts include both mental and physical health disorders, including
anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, as well as health-risk behaviours including smoking, alcoholism,
drug abuse and engagement in high risk sexual activity.
Since 2007 – when Swaziland conducted the first Violence against Children Survey (VACS) – more than
20 countries, including the Philippines, have undertaken national surveys on VAC, thus contributing greater
evidence and thus global and regional understanding of VAC research.
The Philippine’s commitment in 2010 to undertake its own national study – the first country in the
region to begin this process – follows the country’s recognition as an active regional leader in the VAC
movement. In general, recently enacted laws and policies in the Philippines have been crafted to better
protect children, and adhere to international standards, and are thus held up as positive examples for the
region. However, in spite of these laws, a dearth of national data and a lack of reporting mechanisms have
rendered many less effective than intended. Consequently, initiatives taken by national institutions and
international organizations are often insufficient, and at times even irrelevant and inappropriate. Additionally,
prosecutions and convictions of those who perpetrate VAC have remained disproportionately low, with little
change over the years.
The completion of the NBS-VAC marks a watershed moment in addressing these challenges and is widely
recognized as a vital undertaking that will lead to a clearer and more accurate picture about the extent and
magnitude of violence against Filipino children and youth.
From the “The Philippine National Baseline