11/02/2023
Abusive mothers may be offenders under R.A. No. 9262 or VAWC Law (G.R. No. 239215. July 12, 2022)
"The law does not require the woman to be the victim to afford protection to the child. The text of the law is plain. Republic Act No. 9262 provides that acts of violence under Section 5 can be committed against the woman or her child".
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Randy Michael Knutson, acting on behalf of minor Rhuby Sibal Knutson Vs. Hon. Elisa R. Sarmiento-Flores, in her capacity as Acting Presiding Judge of Branch 69, Regional Trial Court, Taguig City, and Rosalina Sibal Knutson G.R. No. 239215. July 12, 2022 [Date Uploaded: 02/06/2023] Separate Dissentin...