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Rape in the Philippines is considered a criminal offense. In Philippine jurisprudence, it is a heinous crime punishable by reclusiĆ³n perpetua when committed against women. Rape of males is also legally recognized as rape by sexual assault, which is penalized by imprisonment of six to twelve years. [ 1][ 2]
Rape in the Philippines is considered a criminal offense. In Philippine jurisprudence, it is a heinous crime punishable by reclusiĆ³n perpetua when committed against women. Rape of males is also legally recognized as rape by sexual assault, which is penalized by imprisonment of six to twelve years. [ 5][ 6]
First enacted in 1930, it remains in effect today, despite several amendments thereto. It does not comprise a comprehensive compendium of all Philippine penal laws. The Revised Penal Code itself was enacted as Act No. 3815, and some Philippine criminal laws have been enacted outside of the Revised Penal Code as separate Republic Acts.
The term "violence against women" is "the word or concept (that) has been used in a broad, inclusive manner to encompass verbal abuse, intimidation, physical harassment, homicide, sexual assault, and rape ." [ 1] This form of violence is gender-biased. Violence occurs precisely because of their gender, specifically because the victims are women.
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This was replaced with the old Penal Code which was put in place by Spanish authorities, and took effect in the Philippines on July 14, 1876. This law was effective in the Philippines until the American colonization of the Philippines. It was only on December 8, 1930, when it was amended, under Act. No. 3815, with the enactment of the Revised ...
Sexual assault is defined as sexual contact with another person without that other person's consent. Consent is defined in section 273.1 (1) as "the voluntary agreement of the complainant to engage in the sexual activity in question". Section 265 of the Criminal Code defines the offences of assault and sexual assault.
v. t. e. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual ( LGBTQIA+) people frequently experience violence directed toward their sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression. [ 1][ 2] This violence may be enacted by the state, as in laws prescribing punishment for homosexual acts, or by individuals.