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Aug 30, 2022 rape anti-rape law consent fraudulent machination revised penal code

When Fraud or Force Negates Consent in Rape: People v. Disipulo

The Supreme Court clarifies that consent obtained through fraud or overcome by force is not valid consent in rape cases.

Nov 3, 2020 criminal law rape moral ascendancy qualified rape jurisprudence supreme court

Moral Ascendancy in Rape Cases: What People v. XXX Means for Philippine Law

The Supreme Court affirms that a relative's moral ascendancy can substitute for force or intimidation in proving qualified rape.

Jun 21, 2020 rape law criminal law supreme court revised penal code sexual assault jurisprudence

Slightest Penetration Rule in Philippine Rape Law: What It Means

Philippine law treats rape as consummated by the slightest penetration, even mere touching of the labia majora. Here's what the Supreme Court ruled.

Mar 9, 2006 criminal law rape attempted rape revised penal code supreme court people v miranda

Attempted vs. Consummated Rape in the Philippines: The Penetration Rule in People v. Miranda

Philippine law once required penile penetration for consummated rape. People v. Miranda shows why digital penetration meant attempted rape—and a lesser penalty.

Nov 22, 2000 rape criminal law consent unconscious victim revised penal code

Rape of an Unconscious Person in the Philippines: What the Law Says

Philippine law treats sex with an unconscious person as rape—consent cannot exist without consciousness. Learn the rules from People v. Ramos.

Jun 21, 2000 criminal law rape victim testimony credibility of witnesses alibi jurisprudence

Sole Testimony of a Rape Victim: The Hofileña Case and Philippine Jurisprudence

Philippine jurisprudence holds that the sole, credible testimony of a rape victim can sustain a conviction. Learn the rules from People v. Hofileña.

Dec 13, 1999 criminal law rape victim testimony credibility supreme court jurisprudence

Credibility of Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: People v. Macosta

How Philippine courts weigh victim testimony in rape cases, explained through People v. Macosta and related jurisprudence.

Oct 19, 1999 statutory rape criminal law child protection revised penal code people v motos rape penalties

Statutory Rape in the Philippines: When Consent Does Not Matter (People v. Motos)

Philippine law treats sex with a child under 12 as statutory rape—consent is legally impossible. Learn the rules and penalties.

Mar 24, 1999 rape law criminal law force and intimidation revised penal code supreme court victim rights

Force and Intimidation in Philippine Rape Cases: Lessons from People vs. Alquizalas

How Philippine courts define force and intimidation in rape cases, and why victim resistance is not required to prove the crime.