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Feb 7, 1997 reclusion perpetua indivisible penalty revised penal code dangerous drugs act criminal law supreme court

Reclusion Perpetua in Philippine Law: Why It Remains an Indivisible Penalty

The Supreme Court clarifies that reclusion perpetua remains an indivisible penalty despite RA 7659, explaining its true duration and application in drug cases.

Feb 7, 1997 death penalty heinous crimes reclusion perpetua dangerous drugs act ra 7659 revised penal code

Death Penalty in the Philippines: Compelling Reasons and Heinous Crimes

The Supreme Court clarifies when the death penalty applies for heinous crimes and why reclusion perpetua remains an indivisible penalty under Philippine law.