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.
SC Relaxes Bar Refresher Rule
The Supreme Court (SC) has amended Rule 138 of the Rules of Court and changed the “one-time use” policy on bar refresher courses under AM No. 24-10-05 SC, now giving aspiring lawyers who failed the bar examination a wider window to qualify for retakes.
Independent candidate Saguirel wins LSG Presidency, HUKUMAN holds majority seats
Third year student Peter Wald Saguirel II was elected as president in the 2025 San Beda University Law Student Government (LSG) Elections on November 8, making it the second straight year an independent party has won the top position.
#AMYingForExcellence: 2025 Bar Exams Hit Historic 11,425 Examinees
Amidst the rough weather, a record-breaking 11,425 examinees completed the three-day 2025 Bar Examinations, chaired by Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, on September 7, 10, and 14.
RA 12232 extends term of Barangay, SK Officials, postpones 2025 elections
Barangay officials may now hold power for a maximum of 12 consecutive years, while Sanggunian Kabataan officials shall have no more than one term.
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