Commissioner Charlito Mendoza: At the Helm of Public Trust 

Commissioner Charlito Mendoza: At the Helm of Public Trust  The Bureau of Internal Revenue has long stood as one of the most scrutinized offices – one in which every decision carried the weight of public trust. As the agency tasked with the lifeblood of the State, it exists at the intersection of power and criticism, placing insurmountable pressure on those chosen to lead it.

SC Sets New Guidelines on Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Cases Under RA 7610 and the Revised Penal Code

SC Sets New Guidelines on Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Cases Under RA 7610 and the Revised Penal Code-- The ruling lays down definitive guidelines to ensure the proper prosecution of cases under these two distinct laws and provides prosecutors with a clearer framework for charging sexual offenses involving minors. More importantly, it draws a clear doctrinal distinction between cases involving a minor’s defective consent caused by adult coercion or influence, and cases where there is absolutely no consent because the victim is asleep, unconscious, or intimidated.