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The Revised Book of Judicial Forms is a compilation of templates that may be used by judges and legal practitioners in civil cases and special proceedings.

Clearly, the use of the gender-neutral word ‘person’ who has or had a sexual or dating relationship with the woman encompasses even lesbian relationships.

“Mere introduction, however slight, into the cleft of the labia majora by a penis that is capable of penetration, regardless of whether such penile penetration is thereafter fully achieved, consummates the crime of rape,” SC ruled.

The resolution amended the jurisdictional requirements when filing for the declaration of absolute nullity of void marriages, annulment of voidable marriages, and legal separation.

"Through artificial intelligence, the SPJI will enable faster and easier access to legal references and will usher in the redevelopment of the Judiciary ELibrary, which will include AI-enabled tech to improve its legal research capabilities."

Under the new law, all new SIM cards sold after the effectivity of the law should be deactivated, and new users are required to register their SIM cards with their telco.

According to Sen. Manuel “Lito” Lapid, the said Act aims to encourage private lawyers and firms to provide free legal services to indigent Filipinos to decongest the workload in the Public Attorney’s Offices.

“The Court further stressed that a candidate is considered to have bona fide intent to run when he or she can demonstrate seriousness in running for office.”

Newly elected Senator Robinhood Padilla filed the Senate Bill No. 449, which seeks to legalize same-sex civil union and grant it the same protection under the Family Code of the Philippines.

The Circular revoked Department Circular No. 027 series of 2018 dated June 26, 2018 (old guidelines) for plea bargaining in drug cases.

Citing lack of substantial issues and arguments raised by the petitioners, the Supreme Court (SC) en banc denied with finality today, April 26, the motions for reconsideration of its December 7, 2021 decision on the petitions challenging Republic Act (RA) No. 11479 or The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.

Culminating with its six-year theme, “”WE Make CHANGE Work for Women”, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched the celebration of National Women’s Month last March 1, 2022 in line with today’s International Women’s Day.

The Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) formally opened its 27th Annual Convention-Seminar (Convention-Seminar) with the theme, “PWJA: Livin’ La Vida Corona!” today, March 8, 2022.

In a bid to afford minors stronger protection against abuse and exploitation, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to 16 years old, March 4, 2022.