PE and Health 9: Child Protection Rights and Digital Audio Workstations

Article 19: UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989)

  • Article Context: This article is part of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN, 1989). It has been ratified by most countries and is recognized by International Law.

  • General Mandate: State Parties are required to take all appropriate legislative, administrative, social, and educational measures to protect children.

  • Scope of Protection: Children must be protected from all forms of:

    • Physical or mental violence.

    • Injury or abuse.

    • Neglect or negligent treatment.

    • Maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse.

  • Context of Care: This protection applies while the child is in the care of parent(s), legal guardian(s), or any other person who has the care of the child.

Philippine Laws and Policies for Child Protection

  • Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act (RA 7610):

    • Provides protection to children against all forms of abuse, exploitation, and discrimination given their unique situation in society.

    • Provides sanctions for violations of children's rights such as trafficking, child prostitution, and other forms of sexual abuse, exploitation, and discrimination.

  • Anti-trafficking in Persons Act (RA 9208):

    • Aims to eliminate and punish human trafficking, especially the trafficking of women and children.

    • Establishes necessary institutional mechanisms to protect and support trafficked persons.

  • Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262):

    • Recognizes the need to protect the family and its members, particularly women and children, from violence and threats to their personal safety.

  • Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (RA 9344):

    • Covers the different stages involving children at risk and children in conflict with the law.

    • The scope ranges from prevention to rehabilitation and reintegration.

  • The Anti-Rape Law (RA 8353):

    • Expanded the definition of the crime of rape.

    • Reclassified rape from a "crime against chastity" to a "crime against the person."

  • The Anti-Child Pornography Law (RA 9775):

    • Aims specifically to combat child pornography.

  • Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175):

    • Defines cybercrime and provides for its prevention, investigation, and suppression.

    • Imposes penalties for illegal acts committed via the Internet that were not covered by previous policies.

  • Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10627):

    • Requires all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to prevent and address acts of bullying in their institutions.

    • Addresses bullying by one or more students whether through written, verbal, or electronic expression, or any physical act.

Sampling in Music and Creative Arts

  • Definition of Sampling: A technique where a portion of an original song is taken and used in a new composition.

  • Role in Industry: Sampling is an important technique in contemporary music and the creative industries.

  • Process: It involves taking a portion of an existing sound recording and reusing it in a new composition.

  • Purpose and Benefits:

    • Allows artists to create new and innovative music by combining old and new sounds.

    • Helps musicians pay tribute to earlier works while adding creativity and originality.

    • Promotes creativity, experimentation, and the blending of different artistic styles.

  • Application in Allied Arts: Sampling is widely used beyond music, including in theater and dance to enhance performances and storytelling.

Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)

  • Definition: Software used to manipulate and rearrange audio elements from an original track to create a new version of a song.

  • Theoretical Concept: It serves as a virtual studio where musicians, beat makers, audio engineers, and sound engineers can bring musical ideas to life, from raw recordings to polished productions.

  • Common Features and Examples of DAWs:

    • Ableton Live: Popular for live performances and real-time music creation; widely used by DJs and electronic musicians.

    • Logic Pro: A professional DAW that provides a wide collection of virtual instruments and advanced production tools.

    • Reason: Known for a unique modular rack-style interface that allows for creative sound design and experimentation.

    • Cubase: Offers comprehensive tools for music production, recording, and scoring for films and media.

    • Bandlab: A cloud-based DAW that works on both computers and mobile phones; offers instruments, effects, mastering tools, and collaboration features.

    • Garageband: A beginner-friendly DAW designed for easy music creation and learning basic production skills.

    • Audacity: A free audio editing software commonly used for basic recording and editing tasks.