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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.

Nov 11, 2014 rape consent intellectual disability revised penal code supreme court criminal law

Rape and the Incapacity to Consent: Protecting the Intellectually Disabled in Philippine Law

Philippine law treats rape as a violation of autonomy, especially when the victim cannot consent due to intellectual disability. This article explains the key ruling.

Aug 17, 1997 rape criminal law mental incapacity consent revised penal code supreme court

Rape of a Person Deprived of Reason: Consent and Mental Capacity in Philippine Law

Philippine law treats carnal knowledge of a woman deprived of reason as rape, regardless of apparent consent. This case explains why.

Oct 29, 1996 labor law mental incapacity dismissal due process civil service supreme court

Mental Incapacity as a Ground for Dismissal: The Alagaban Case and Due Process in Philippine Labor Law

Philippine law allows dismissal for mental incapacity, but only with strict due process. The Alagaban case shows how courts balance employee rights and workplace efficiency.