Philippine Supreme Court Adopts Term 'Victim-Survivor' in Sexual Violence Cases
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 29 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
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SC Adopts Term 'Victim-Survivor' in Sexual Violence Cases
September 28, 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) has adopted the term victim-survivor when referring to persons who have experienced sexual violence.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Japar B. Dimaampao, the SC's Third Division affirmed a man� . . .
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SC Adopts Term 'Victim-Survivor' in Sexual Violence Cases
September 28, 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) has adopted the term victim-survivor when referring to persons who have experienced sexual violence.
In a Decision written by Associate Justice Japar B. Dimaampao, the SC's Third Division affirmed a man� . . .