The Philippine National Police (PNP) says it supports amending the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old from the current 15. PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co made the statement during a Palace briefing, responding to renewed calls from lawmakers on the issue. The move follows renewed legislative efforts, including a push by Sen. Robin Padilla for further lowering—reportedly to age 10—after a deadly shooting in San Jose National High School. While the PNP’s position is specifically in favor of a 12-year threshold, the public debate continues over what age should apply and how changes would affect the handling of minors accused of crimes. The outlets agree that the PNP’s stance is supportive of lowering the age from 15 to 12, and that the discussion is tied to ongoing attempts to adjust juvenile justice policy in the Philippines.