From 12 to 16: Duterte signs law raising age of sexual consent

Under the newly-signed law, which amends the Anti-Rape Act of 1997, if an adult has sexual intercourse with a person under 16 years old, it will now be considered statutory rape. 

Moreover, minors engaging in consensual sexual activity, as long as their age difference is not more than three years, and the sexual act is non-abusive and non-exploitative, will not face any criminal liability. The exemption would only be applied if the victim is under 13 years old.

Here’s a copy of the new law, released to the media, Monday: