Under Republic Act No. 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006), what is the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Philippines?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. fifteen years of age
- Step 1: RA 9344 establishes that a child fifteen (15) years of age or under shall be exempt from criminal liability, subject instead to an intervention program. Answer: fifteen years of age. Why not the others: 15 is the statutory threshold under RA 9344.
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