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Revised Penal Code

The Revised Penal Code is the primary criminal law in the Philippines, outlining offenses and their corresponding penalties, including crimes such as rape, perjury, graft, and acts of lasciviousness. It serves as a legal framework for prosecuting individuals involved in various criminal activities, ensuring accountability and justice within the country. Recent cases highlight its continued relevance in addressing serious crimes and upholding public integrity.

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Recent developments on Revised Penal Code

Thu, December 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM

SC clarifies rape must not be called 'simple rape'

The Supreme Court has clarified that the crime of rape should be referred to as "rape" and not "simple rape" to avoid downplaying its severity.

Fri, December 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM

PNP commanders get 36 hours to resolve firing incidents or face relief

Philippine National Police (PNP) commanders are given 36 hours to resolve indiscriminate firing incidents involving police officers, with failure resulting in relief and charges.

Sat, December 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Businessman Rajiv Chandiramani files cyber libel complaint against ex-wife Vicki Narwani

A Filipino-Indian businessman, Rajiv Chandiramani, has filed a cyber libel complaint against his ex-wife, Vicki Narwani, before the Marikina City Prosecutor's Office.

Fri, December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Marcoleta faces perjury rap over alleged P112M undeclared donations

Senator Rodante Marcoleta is facing a perjury complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly declaring zero campaign donations in his 2025 report while admitting to receiving P112 million in a televised interview.

Fri, November 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Sen. Escudero, Sorsogon officials face graft raps over P352M irregularities

Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero and several Sorsogon provincial officials are facing graft and other criminal complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman due to alleged financial irregularities amounting to over P352 million.

Thu, November 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM

PNPA instructor dismissed for grave misconduct

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has ordered the dismissal of Police Major Anthony France Ramos, an instructor at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), for grave misconduct.

Tue, November 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM

DENR official in Batangas nabbed for P7M extortion attempt

A Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official in Calaca, Batangas, was apprehended in an entrapment operation for allegedly demanding P7 million in an extortion scheme.

Mon, November 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM

PNP-CIDG files sedition raps vs 97 individuals over Mendiola-Recto riots

The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) has filed sedition charges against 97 individuals in connection with the Mendiola-Recto riots on September 21.

Sun, November 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM

PNP to charge Halloween partygoer for wearing police uniform

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will investigate and charge a Halloween partygoer identified as Dha Isidro for wearing a police officer's uniform as a costume.

Tue, October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM

NPD-SOU chief faces dismissal for letting homicide suspect out of cell

A former Northern Police District - Special Operations Unit (NPD-SOU) chief is facing dismissal for allegedly allowing a detainee to leave his cell without authorization.