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Sep 23, 1996 self-defense defense of relatives justifying circumstances revised penal code criminal law unlawful aggression

Self-Defense and Defense of Relatives in Philippine Law: Limits and Lessons from People v. Babor

When does self-defense fail in the Philippines? People v. Babor clarifies the limits of justifying circumstances, unlawful aggression, and reasonable force.

Jul 18, 1996 marriage solemnization family code presumptive death judicial jurisdiction family law

Judge's Authority in Marriage Solemnization: Jurisdiction and Validity Rules

Learn the jurisdictional limits of judges solemnizing marriages in the Philippines and the mandatory presumptive death proceeding under the Family Code.

Jul 16, 1996 self-defense revised penal code criminal law unlawful aggression supreme court

Self-Defense in the Philippines: When Using Force Becomes Justifiable

Philippine law allows self-defense only under strict conditions. Learn the rules, the limits of proportionate force, and key lessons from a Supreme Court case.

Jul 4, 1996 self-defense unlawful aggression revised penal code criminal law people vs cabiles

Self-Defense in the Philippines: Unlawful Aggression and the Cabiles Case

Philippine self-defense law requires unlawful aggression, reasonable force, and no provocation. The Cabiles case shows how courts test these elements.