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Statutory Rape in the Philippines: Why Consent Does Not Matter When the Victim Is Under 12
Philippine law treats sexual intercourse with a child under 12 as statutory rape—consent is irrelevant. This case explains the rule.
Administrators Right TO Purchase Consent AS KEY IN Property Sales
Rape of a Person With Schizophrenia: Consent and Legal Capacity
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape of a schizophrenia patient, consent, and legal capacity under Article 335.
Protecting THE Vulnerable Consent AND Justice FOR Victims With Mental Retardation IN Rape Cases
Protecting Vulnerable Victims: Consent and Jurisdiction in Rape Cases Involving Mental Retardation
The Supreme Court clarifies that a rape complaint filed by police is valid when the victim is mentally incapacitated, affirming conviction.
When an Honest Mistake Becomes a Crime: Rape, Consent, and Credibility in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court acquits a rape accused, explaining how a complainant's conduct—before and after the alleged assault—can create reasonable doubt.
Rape Conviction: Force, Consent, and Credibility in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, clarifying that lack of resistance is not consent and minor testimonial inconsistencies do not destroy credibility.
Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Lack of Physical Injuries, Consent, and Intimidation Analyzed
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, ruling that lack of physical injuries and absence of resistance do not negate rape when intimidation is present.
Robbery With Rape: How Intimidation Proves Lack of Consent in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how intimidation, not physical force, suffices to prove lack of consent in robbery with rape cases.
Rape Conviction Stands Despite Intact Hymen: Supreme Court on Penetration and Consent
The Supreme Court affirms a father's rape conviction despite an intact hymen, clarifying that full penetration is not required for consummated rape.
Consent and Credibility in Rape and Forcible Abduction Cases: The Claudio Standard
The Supreme Court acquits in Claudio, stressing that prosecution must prove lack of consent beyond reasonable doubt in rape cases.
Tenancy Rights: Landowner Consent Is Paramount in Agricultural Leases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that tenancy requires landowner consent; possession and cultivation alone do not create agricultural leasehold rights.
Rape Conviction Stands Even If Accused Claims Consensual Affair
A claim of a romantic relationship does not negate rape if force was used. The Supreme Court explains why consent matters.
Lease Renewal Clauses: Mutual Consent vs Unilateral Option Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a lease renewal clause requires mutual consent rather than a unilateral lessee option, with practical guidance.
Rape AND Resistance THE Standard FOR Proving Lack OF Consent IN Sexual Assault Cases
Consent and Carnapping: When Initial Permission Negates Criminal Intent
The Supreme Court explains when initial consent to take a car negates unlawful taking, the core element of carnapping.
Unions Cannot Waive Individual Workers' Rights Without Their Consent
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether unions can compromise individual workers' claims without their consent, and the limits of collective bargaining authority.
Beyond Consanguinity: Redefining Consent in Familial Rape Cases Under Philippine Law
How the Supreme Court in People v. Servo clarified that stepfathers can commit rape through moral ascendancy, not just physical force.
Age of Consent in the Philippines: Why the Sweetheart Defense Fails in Statutory Rape Cases
The Supreme Court explains why consent is irrelevant in statutory rape cases involving victims under 12, and why the sweetheart defense cannot defeat a prosecution.
Forcible Abduction with Rape: Why "Sweetheart" Status Does Not Equal Consent
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that romantic relationships never imply consent to sexual acts, especially when force or abduction is involved.
Statutory Rape in the Philippines: When Consent Does Not Matter (People v. Motos)
Philippine law treats sex with a child under 12 as statutory rape—consent is legally impossible. Learn the rules and penalties.
Subleasing in the Philippines: When Silence Equals Consent — Perez v. Court of Appeals
Explaining Perez v. Court of Appeals: when a lessor's acceptance of rent from a sublessee can bar objections to a prohibited sublease.
Understanding Statutory Rape in the Philippines: Protecting Children Under Twelve
Philippine law treats sexual acts with children under 12 as statutory rape, regardless of consent. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court case.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Consent, Intimidation, and Victim Testimony in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction based on credible victim testimony, intimidation by knife, and the victim's mental condition.