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Section 24Sec./Art. 24
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Who May File a Complaint. Complaints on cases of any form of child sexual abuse or exploitation punishable under thisActmay be filed by the following:
(1)Offended party;
(2)Parents or guardians;
(3)Ascendant or collateral relative within the third (3rd) degree of consanguinity;
(4)Officer, social worker or representative of a licensed child-caring institution;
(5)Officer or social worker of the DSWD;
(6)Local social welfare development officer;
(7)Any barangay official;
(8)Any law enforcement officer;
(9)At least three (3) concerned responsible citizens residing in the place where the violation occurred; or
(10)Any person who has personal knowledge of the circumstances of the commission of any offense under thisAct.
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