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Apr 8, 2024 trafficking-in-persons rape child-protection ra-9208 sexual-abuse supreme-court

Child Trafficking and Sexual Abuse: Philippine Law and Victim Protection

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies qualified trafficking in persons and rape, and the strong legal protections for minor victims in the Philippines.

Oct 10, 2023 judicial corruption administrative case evidence admissibility government property supreme court judge dismissal

Judicial Corruption: When Can Evidence From a Government-Issued Laptop Be Used

Explore the Supreme Court ruling on using evidence from a government-issued laptop in administrative cases against judges.

Oct 9, 2023 qualified trafficking entrapment privacy rights ra 9208 human trafficking criminal law

Qualified Trafficking in Persons: Entrapment, Privacy Rights, and Penalties Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies entrapment vs. instigation, privacy rights, and penalties in qualified trafficking cases involving minors.

Aug 22, 2023 cybercrime robbery ra 10175 revised penal code extortion supreme court

Cyber-Enabled Robbery in the Philippines: How RA 10175 Raises Penalties for Digital Extortion

Learn how the Supreme Court applies the Cybercrime Prevention Act to robbery committed through digital means, and why penalties are one degree higher.

Mar 12, 2013 election law digital evidence comelec automated elections best evidence rule electoral protests

Digital Ballots As Primary Evidence Protecting Electoral Integrity In The Philippines

The Supreme Court ruled that digital ballot images from PCOS machines are functional equivalents of physical ballots, protecting elections from tampering.