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Child Pornography Prosecution After Repeal: The Doctrine of Reenactment in the Philippines

Can a repealed law still lead to conviction? The Supreme Court clarifies how reenactment preserves criminal liability for child pornography offenses.

Chain of Custody and the Saving Clause in Philippine Drug Cases

When a flawed drug bust still stands: the saving clause under Section 21, RA 9165, explained through a recent Supreme Court ruling.