A SINGAPOREAN has filed a complaint against her former Filipino American husband over years of alleged physical, verbal, and psychological abuse, including acts that reportedly occurred while she was ...

Councilor Antoinette Principe clarifies RA 9262 covers any gender, urging Dabawenyos to report abuse and know their rights.

The Caraga Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-VAWC) reminds the public that psychological violence and economic harm are also ...

My sister and 10-year-old twin nephews have been suffering emotionally because of the incessant refusal of my brother-in-law, my sister's estranged husband, to provide support, even if he has more ...

Regardless of the existing laws and the continuing efforts of the police authorities to raise awareness against violations of human rights, especially those of the women and children, related ...

Violence against women is punishable under a special law (Republic Act 9262, otherwise known as the Violence against Women and Children’s Act, VAWC). “Violence” under this law actually consists of ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City Regional Trial Court released a bench warrant against Journey vocalist Arnel Pineda in relation to a filing by his estranged wife in violation of Republic Act 9262, ...

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THE Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 (Republic Act 9262) grants protection to women victims not only from men but also from women ...

Proposals to expand the scope of the country’s anti-violence against women and children (VAWC) laws by defining and including ...

TV host-comedian Jose Manalo could possibly face charges for violating R.A. (Republic Act) 9262 or the Anti Violence Against Women and Children Act. Days after appearing on ABS-CBN's Sunday ...

The Department of Justice endorsed the filing of criminal case against cosmetic surgeon Hayden Kho in connection with the sex-video scandal that proliferated last May. Kho faces 6 to 12 years ...