Sending intimate photos thru messaging apps, without consent, is a crime

Dear PAO, My friend had a boyfriend who always pressured her to send photos of herself touching her private parts. Each time he asked, she would initially refuse because she really felt uncomfortable. He would then turn it into a huge fight, forcing her to give in to his demands. After a year in such […]

Impeachable officers of the Philippines

Dear PAO, Lately, all I can see in the late-night television news is the so-called impeachment complaint. I am just curious; can you file an impeachment proceeding against any elected officers in the Philippines? What are the grounds that may trigger the initiation of such complaint? Can impeachable officers be removed by any other methods? […]

Punching in the head constitutes the crime of slight physical injuries

Dear PAO, I visited my friend’s village to play basketball. After winning the game, a person unexpectedly punched me in the nape and on the side of my head near my ear. I sustained injuries, including swelling and a little bump on my head. Now, I would like to file a case. What crime did […]