A Senate committee chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo is preparing a “total review” of the implementation of Republic Act 9344, also known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. The move comes as the country continues to face serious crimes involving minors, prompting renewed attention on how the law is applied in practice. According to Sen. Tulfo, the panel’s review will assess the effectiveness of the current legal framework and its implementation. The initiative is described as a comprehensive reassessment rather than a limited check of specific provisions. While the reports focus on the decision to conduct the review, they do not yet specify the scope of the assessment, the timetable, or any particular issues the committee will prioritize. The review is expected to examine how juvenile justice and welfare policies are carried out and whether they address concerns raised by recent incidents involving minors. The committee’s findings would be used to inform possible next steps related to the law’s implementation.