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When Social Media Posts Become Psychological Abuse: Lessons from a Philippine Supreme Court Ruling

A recent Supreme Court ruling shows how Facebook posts can constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262, with heavier penalties for ICT use.

When Can Arbitration Statements Be Withheld? The Confidentiality Rule Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies when arbitration testimony and witness statements are confidential and protected from disclosure in other proceedings.

Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: When a Public Facebook Post Becomes a Crime

The Supreme Court clarifies how public social media posts can constitute psychological abuse under RA 9262, and when using ICT raises the penalty.