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12 sty 2023 · MANILA, Philippines—The crime of rape is still prevalent that the Philippine National Police (PNP) said it was one of the most common crimes committed in the last six months—July 2022 to Jan. 7, 2023.
23 sie 2019 · The following are just some of the most unspeakable rape-slay cases that have shocked the Philippines. The Silawan Rape Case (2019) In March 2019 in Lapu-Lapu City in the Visayas, 16-year-old Christine Lee Silawan asked permission from her mother if she could go to church that evening.
Rape in the Philippines is considered a criminal offense. In Philippine jurisprudence, it is a heinous crime punishable by reclusión perpetua when committed against women. Rape of males is also legally recognized as rape by sexual assault, which is penalized by imprisonment of six to twelve years. [1][2]
18 lis 2022 · At least 22 rape cases are being reported in the Philippines every day from January 1 to November 13 this year, Jun Veneracion reported on “24 Oras” on Friday.
4 dni temu · 2. In statutory rape cases, the primary determinant is the credible testimony of the victim, supported by physical evidence if necessary. 3. The crime of statutory rape is governed by Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code; penalty for qualified rape is reclusion perpetua due to the prohibition on imposing the death penalty. Class Notes: 1.
27 sie 2014 · CWR has observed cases where authorities asked judgmental questions -- “Bakit kasi gabi ka na umuwi? Ano ba yung damit mo? Bakit di ka nagpasama?... Bakit ka nakipag-inuman doon, kababae mong tao?” – that made rape victims blame themselves for what happened to them.
6 dni temu · Assistant State Prosecutor Carla V. Guevarra said that in 2023, 20,877 rape cases were reported nationally, with nearly 10,000 cases filed in the first quarter of 2024. She added that statistics show one in five Filipinos experience sexual assault and 17% of Filipino children aged 13 to 17 face sexual violence.
