Section 10 (A) of Republic Act 7610 intends to punish with increased penalty crimes under Revised Penal Code

Dear PAO,

An allegation was thrown against me for degrading the reputation of a teenage girl. The matter was brought before the barangay, however, the conciliation failed. When the barangay issued a certificate to file action, I was surprised that the offense indicated was for violation of Section 10 (a) of Republic Act 7610. I was thinking that the correct case is only oral defamation or a similar offense under the Revised Penal Code. Am I correct in my belief that I cannot be made liable for child abuse if the crime is punishable under the Revised Penal Code?