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Sep 23, 2015 criminal-law rape qualified-rape victim-testimony evidence reclusion-perpetua

Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim Testimony and Procedural Compliance in Rape Cases

The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a father for qualified rape, underscoring the weight of credible victim testimony and the importance of procedural compliance.

Jun 4, 2014 rape criminal-law supreme-court victim-testimony credibility reclusion-perpetua

Incestuous Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Alleged Testimonial Inconsistencies

Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling minor inconsistencies in victim testimony do not undermine credibility or the prosecution's case.

Dec 4, 2000 criminal-law rape victim-testimony intimidation consent supreme-court

Rape Conviction: Consent, Intimidation, and Victim Testimony in Philippine Law

How the Supreme Court weighed intimidation, delayed reporting, and victim credibility in affirming a rape conviction.

May 21, 1998 criminal-law rape alibi victim-testimony burden-of-proof supreme-court

Alibi vs Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: Supreme Court on Burden of Proof

The Supreme Court explains why alibi fails against positive victim testimony in rape cases, citing People v. Sumampong.