INQUIRER.net: DSWD backs bid decriminalizing prostitution

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DSWD backs bid decriminalizing prostitution Jan 21st 2013, 21:26 The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has endorsed a bill that is pending in committee in the House of Representatives which would decriminalize prostitution but punish those who control and profit from the flesh trade.   The Anti-Prostitution Bill pending in the House committee on justice chaired by Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas seeks to repeal the clauses under Articles 202 and 341 of the Revised Penal Code which punish "women who, for money, engage in sexual intercourse, or lascivious conduct."   In a letter addressed to Tupas, Social Welfare Secretary Corazon "Dinky" Soliman said the bill was one of the agency's priority pieces of legisl... Keep on reading: DSWD backs bid decriminalizing prostitution Media files: dinky-soliman.jpg (image/jpeg)

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