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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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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E-taxi driver’s license perpetually revoked amid sexual assault raps
The LTO permanently revoked an e-taxi driver’s license and imposed a lifetime driving ban following a reported sexual assault of a female passenger in…
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Panama Catholic Church reports dozens of clerical abuse cases
Five clergy members were defrocked after being convicted of sexual abuse.
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‘Marcy’ pleads not guilty to sexual assault raps
Marikina Rep. Marcy Teodoro pleaded not guilty to four sexual assault charges filed by two former police security aides, with trial proceedings set to begin…
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LGUs urged: Provide sexual assault evidence kits
DILG urges local governments to adopt standardized Sexual Assault Investigation Kits to strengthen evidence collection, protect child victim-survivors and…
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Ex-PNP custodial chief convicted over sexual assault vs Nova Parojinog
A Quezon City court sentenced former police officer Jigger Noceda to up to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting former Ozamiz City Vice Mayor Nova…
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Baguio university probes alleged sexual assault by faculty
University of Baguio launches an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving a faculty member after an anonymous social media post raised student…
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