A lawmaker is urging hospitals to establish a place in their facilities where victims of sexual assault can go for treatment and submit forensic evidence.

According to Rep. Mar-Len Abigail Binay of Makati City’s Second District, a hospital’s “safe place” would help encourage the victims to take legal action against their attackers.

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