Home Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian (right). (PNA file photo) Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian (right). (PNA file photo)

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian (right). (PNA file photo)

The congressional bicameral conference committee on Wednesday (Nov. 24, 2021) approves a measure raising the age of statutory rape from the current 12 years old to 16 years old to protect young people from sexual exploitation and abuse. Zambales Rep. Cheryl Deloso-Montalla (left) presided over the meeting as head of the House contingent. (Photo courtesy of House Press and Public Affairs Bureau via PNA)

An elementary school teacher holds online classes. (Photo from PNA)