(b) Employment of abusive, coercive and punitive measures such as cursing, beating,
stripping, and solitary confinement;
(c) Employment of degrading, inhuman end cruel forms of punishment such as shaving the
heads, pouring irritating, corrosive or harmful substances over the body of the child in conflict
with the law, or forcing him/her to walk around the community wearing signs which
embarrass, humiliate, and degrade his/her personality and dignity; and
(d) Compelling the child to perform involuntary servitude in any and all forms under any and
all instances.
CHAPTER 3
PENAL PROVISION
SEC. 62. Violation of the Provisions of this Act or Rules or Regulations in General. - Any
person who violates any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated in accordance
thereof shall, upon conviction for each act or omission, be punished by a fine of not less than Twenty
thousand pesos (P20,000.00) but not more than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000.00) or suffer
imprisonment of not less than eight (8) years but not more than ten (10) years, or both such fine and
imprisonment at the discretion of the court, unless a higher penalty is provided for in the Revised
Penal Code or special laws. If the offender is a public officer or employee, he/she shall, in addition to
such fine and/or imprisonment, be held administratively liable and shall suffer the penalty of
perpetual absolute disqualification.
CHAPTER 4
APPROPRIATION PROVISION
SEC. 63. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to carry out the initial implementation of this Act
shall be charged to the Office of the President. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the
continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the succeeding General Appropriations Act.
An initial amount of Fifty million pesos (P50,000,000.00) for the purpose of setting up the JJWC shall
be taken from the proceeds of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
TITLE VIII
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
SEC. 64. Children in Conflict with the Law Fifteen (15) Years Old and Below. - Upon effectivity
of this Act, cases of children fifteen (15) years old and below at the time of the commission of the
crime shall immediately be dismissed and the child shall be referred to the appropriate local social
welfare and development officer. Such officer, upon thorough assessment of the child, shall
determine whether to release the child to the custody of his/her parents, or refer the child to
prevention programs as provided under this Act. Those with suspended sentences and undergoing
rehabilitation at the youth rehabilitation center shall likewise be released, unless it is contrary to the
best interest of the child.
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