VAWC and child support

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 04/18/2024

Even if the marriage is declared void, the obligation to give support to a minor child subsists. This was the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Wilfredo Ruiz v. AAA (GR 231619 November 15,…

Habal-Habal driver accused of ‘raping’, ‘molesting’ sister’s friend nabbed in Liloan

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 06/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  A 22-year-old motorcycle-for-hire driver was arrested on Friday, June 17 for allegedly raping and molesting a 17-year-old girl, who happens to be his sister’s friend, in Liloan town, northern Cebu. Police Major Ramil…

Violence against women, children cases in Central Visayas decline

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 06/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) recorded 629 cases of violence against women and children in the region as of today, June 3. This is 1,140 fewer or 64.4 percent fewer…

Central Visayas police notes 66% drop in cases of violence against women, children

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/02/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Central Visayas has noted a drop in the number of cases of violence against women and children during the first five months of 2022. The Police Regional Office here (PRO-7), said…

VAWC hanging over seafarers’ heads like the ‘Sword of Damocles’

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 04/13/2021

The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act (VAWC) or R.A. No.9262, in some instances, can be considered a ‘Sword of Damocles” hanging over a seafarer’s head, specially in support issues. The “Sword of Damocles” is an allusion to…

Gov’t agencies: Report gender-based violence in your areas

Rosalie O. Abatayo 05/04/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed gender-based violence response units to remain vigilant and promptly respond to reports of domestic abuses against women, children and members of the Lesbian,…

Conference highlights aftercare services for victims of abuse

Izobelle T. Pulgo 01/09/2017

The latest data from the Provincial Women’s Commission (PWC) shows an increasing number of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) victims, rescued victims and survivors being sent to school, according to Governor Hilario Davide III yesterday in…

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