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Feb 6, 2023 child abuse sexual assault ra 7610 revised penal code criminal law children's rights

Child Abuse and Sexual Assault: Understanding Philippine Law and Protecting Children

The Supreme Court clarifies how Philippine law punishes child abuse and sexual assault, including key rules on evidence and penalties.

Jul 17, 2003 criminal-law rape child-victim evidence supreme-court

Rape Conviction Upheld on Victim's Credible Testimony Despite Intact Hymen

Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on child victim's credible testimony, clarifies that intact hymen does not negate rape.

Sep 6, 1998 rape criminal law witness credibility victim testimony supreme court jurisprudence

Credibility of Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: Lessons from People v. Ferrer

Philippine courts rely heavily on victim credibility in rape cases. People v. Ferrer shows why trial court findings on witness demeanor are rarely overturned.