Distinction between rape and sexual abuse (1)
‘...sexual abuse,’ as defined under RA 7610, encompasses situations wherein a minor indulges — or, put differently, consents, albeit defectively — to engage in…
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When large-scale illegal recruitment exists (1)
Still believing in her contention that she was not part of the illegal recruitment, she brought the matter up to the Supreme Court.
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No first marriage license, no bigamy
One of the essential elements of bigamy is a prior valid marriage. If the supposed first marriage was void ab initio, it is nonexistent from the beginning.
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New procedure in notice of dishonor service (3)
Regardless of the mode of service employed, the requirement for an affidavit of service of notice of dishonor is now mandatory.
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New procedure in service of notice of dishonor (2)
If personal service is not practicable, service may be effected by registered mail. Significantly, service through electronic means may likewise be undertaken.
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New procedure in notice of dishonor service (1)
In cases involving Batas Pambansa Blg. 22, the service of notice of dishonor is likewise material, as it proves an element of the offense.
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Minor’s consent immaterial in human trafficking
‘The gravamen of the offense is the act of recruiting or using a fellow human being for sexual exploitation.’
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Postal return card inadequate
It cannot be stressed enough that it is the registry receipt issued by the mailing office and the affidavit of the person mailing that prove service made…
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Issues the Court of Appeals can rule on
As an exception, the CA may review errors that are not assigned but are closely related to or dependent on an assigned error.
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