Question

1. Juan, a 16-year-old high school student, has been receiving lewd text messages from an unknown number. Disturbed and afraid, he decides to seek help from the authorities. After reporting the matter to the police, an investigation is conducted and it is discovered that the text messages are coming from Marta, a 30-year-old woman who lives in the same neighborhood as Juan.

Discuss the potential criminal liability of Marta under the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act (R.A. No. 7610, as amended). What specific provisions of the law may apply to her situation and what elements must be proven to establish her guilt?

2. Maria, a 14-year-old girl, is hired by a local coffee shop as a service crew member. Her employer, however, frequently makes her work long hours late into the night, often until 1:00 a.m. The employer does not provide Maria with any overtime pay or rest periods. Maria's parents become concerned about her well-being and decide to seek legal advice.

Advise Maria's parents on the possible violations committed by the coffee shop owner under the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act (R.A. No. 7610, as amended). Cite the specific provisions of the law that are relevant to the situation and explain why they may apply.