Tribunal reverses ruling on rape
The Supreme Court convicted a man of qualified rape against his 11-year-old stepdaughter, ruling that even the slightest penetration is sufficient to…
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Distinction between rape and sexual abuse (2)
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a teacher for sexually abusing a 14-year-old student under Section 5(b) of Republic Act No. 7610, or the Special…
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Elderly man, wanted for rape charges, nabbed over illegal gun in Masbate
Police conducting a search warrant operation in San Fernando, Masbate arrested 64-year-old man who was later found to be facing complaints for multiple counts…
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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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Rape suspect faces no bail
A man listed as Cagayan Valley’s fifth most wanted person was arrested in Cauayan City, Isabela, on 15 October and faces seven rape-related counts with no…
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Uncle arrested over alleged rape
Manila police arrested a 38-year-old laborer in Tondo accused of repeatedly sexually abusing his 12-year-old niece. The suspect, identified as alias “Roland…
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Policeman arrested over rape case
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PNP does ‘damage control’ over ‘tone-deaf’ rape tips
PNP orders a review of anti-rape advisories to ensure gender-sensitive messaging and avoid placing responsibility for sexual assault prevention on victims.
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