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Moral Ascendancy in Rape Cases: Supreme Court Affirms Stepfather's Conviction

The Supreme Court affirms a stepfather's rape conviction, explaining moral ascendancy, victim-survivor credibility, and increased damages in G.R. No. 271812.

Protecting Child Victims: Balancing Privacy and Public Access in Abuse Cases

The Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Cabalquinto protects child abuse victims' identities while affirming a father's rape conviction.