SC clarifies crime under RPC is rape, not 'simple rape'
The Supreme Court clarified that the proper term for the crime punished under Article 266-A(1)(a) of the Revised Penal Code is rape, not “simple rape.”
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The Supreme Court clarified that the proper term for the crime punished under Article 266-A(1)(a) of the Revised Penal Code is rape, not “simple rape.”
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The Supreme Court announced Wednesday the transfer of criminal cases involving a P96.5-million “ghost” flood control project from Davao del Sur to a…
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Associate Justice Ma. Belen Ringpis-Liban has been appointed to the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA), bringing with her more than 30 years of experience in the legal…
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Charlie “Atong” Ang has filed a motion for reconsideration seeking to overturn his indictment on charges of homicide and kidnapping linked to the case of…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to release resolutions on three of the five pending flood control project cases in Bulacan involving SYMS Construction…
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The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of criminal cases involving contractor Sarah Discaya and several regional Public Works officials from the Digos City…
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The Supreme Court has temporarily halted proceedings in the high-profile P239.73 million graft and malversation case involving Cebu City Administrator Floro…
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OG Anunoby scored 28 points as the New York Knicks ended their 52-year trophy drought with a 124-113 NBA Cup final victory over the San Antonio Spurs on…
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The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber has ordered additional legal submissions in the ongoing appeal filed by former Philippine President…
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Without public attention, many cases would never move at all. But pressure, however legitimate, cannot be allowed to drive an investigation.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a special task force that will handle cases involving colorum vehicles.
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The House Committee on Senior Citizens approved on Tuesday a substitute bill seeking to grant a universal social pension to all senior citizens, including…
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The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), through its Women’s Center, has partnered with the Provincial Government of Sultan Kudarat to…
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A P40 million partial return from an alleged P150 million in flood control project kickbacks was made by former Department of Public Works and…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, said the pace of filing criminal information in the case involving the missing “sabungeros” is…
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The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has sought the intervention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding its long-standing request with the Department of…
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The Supreme Court has affirmed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) authority to accredit certified public accountants (CPAs) who serve as external…
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The Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) concluded its 2025 online orientation session with 577 participants…
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