Gender Corner

Chief Justice Gesmundo Unveils OCA Modernization Plan to Empower Judiciary Workforce August 14, 2025 Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo speaks to employees of the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) …

SC Clarifies Proper Legal Terms in Child Rape Cases, Updates Damages Awards August 13, 2025 The Supreme Court (SC) has issued amended guidelines on the proper use of the terms …

SC Holds Third Gender Sensitivity Training for Bohol Courts August 11, 2025     Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justices Henri Jean Paul B. Inting (sixth from left) and Jhosep Y. Lopez …

SC Technical Working Group Completes Draft of First-Ever Rules on Filipino Sign Language Interpreting in the Judiciary July 30, 2025  Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Japar D. Dimaampao, Chairperson of …

Justice Lazaro-Javier, Filipino Judges Join Global Talks to Strengthen Protection for Children in Cross-Border Disputes July 21, 2025 Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier (front row, seventh from …

Senior Associate Justice Leonen Pushes for Humane Criminal Justice and Legal Reforms July 17, 2025 Supreme Court (SC) Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen addresses Bureau of Jail Management and …

SC: Hiding One’s Homosexuality is Fraud, Ground for Annulment July 15, 2025 The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that hiding one’s homosexuality from a spouse can be considered fraud and may …

Justice Lazaro-Javier Highlights Philippine Judicial Reforms at World Justice Forum July 11, 2025 Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier (second from right) speaks at a panel discussion during …

SC: Time Limit for Filing Bigamy Case Starts from Actual Discovery July 11, 2025 The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the 15-year time limit for filing a bigamy case …

SC Recognizes Long-Term Abuse as Mitigating Factor in Parricide Case July 7, 2025  The Supreme Court (SC) recognized that a sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotions, triggered by years of abuse …