Hontiveros opposes calls to lower age of criminal responsibility

MANILA, Philippines — Sen.

Risa Hontiveros opposed proposals to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility amid discussions on the issue following school-related violence.

But the senator said she agrees to review, evaluate and even amend the current Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act if there is a need for such “to strengthen the [law] especially on the issue of mandating and ...