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Jul 2, 2017 criminal law rape intellectual disability witness credibility dna evidence rules of court

Intellectual Disability and Witness Credibility in Philippine Rape Cases

The Supreme Court affirms that intellectual disability alone does not disqualify a rape victim from testifying, provided her account is coherent and consistent.

Feb 12, 2009 labor law probationary employment teachers security of tenure illegal dismissal

Probationary Employment for Teachers: Rights, Limits, and the Manalo Ruling

Learn the rules on probationary employment for private school teachers, including tenure rights, dismissal standards, and the landmark Manalo case.

Feb 28, 2000 criminal law witness competency positive identification rape with homicide evidence supreme court

Positive Identification and Witness Competency in Rape with Homicide Cases

How the Supreme Court affirmed that a witness with hearing and intellectual impairments can provide credible testimony in rape with homicide prosecutions.

Feb 21, 1996 child witness competency credibility rules of court criminal procedure evidence

Child Witness Testimony in Philippine Courts: Competency and Credibility Standards

Philippine courts evaluate child witness competency case-by-case. Learn the standards from People v. Mendoza and practical takeaways.