Republic Act No. 9231: An Act Providing tor the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Stronger Protection for the Working Child

Republic Act No. 9231 provides measures to eliminate the worst forms of child labor and offers stronger protection for working children in the Philippines. The law prohibits the employment of children in hazardous work, slavery, prostitution, drug trafficking, and other forms of exploitation. It sets guidelines for acceptable work for children, ensuring it does not interfere with their education, health, or development. The act also mandates the provision of social, legal, and educational support to protect and uplift the welfare of working children.