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When Love Turns Abusive: Disbarment for Lawyer's Violence Against Partner and Children
A lawyer was disbarred for physically abusing his partner and her children. Learn the rules on lawyer discipline and violence against women.
RA 9262 Violence Against Women Extends Beyond Ongoing Relationships
Supreme Court clarifies that RA 9262 applies even after a dating relationship ends, protecting women from former partners' violence.
Cyber Harassment: Defining Violence Against Women Through Digital Means in the Philippines
The Supreme Court ruled that sending a manipulated nude photo via cellphone constitutes violence against women under R.A. 9262, even as a single act.