Criminal and Penal Law

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Computer-Related Fraud: Suing Vendors Who Manipulate Digital Supply Chain Invoices in the Philippines

Explains computer-related fraud and electronic invoice manipulation under R.A. No. 10175, evidence, venue, and filing options in the Philippines.

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Malicious Disclosure of Data: Prosecuting Staff Who Leak Confidential Client Lists in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine law prosecutes staff who sell client lists, focusing on the Data Privacy Act offenses of unauthorized disclosure and malicious disclosure.

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Cyber Libel on Social Media: Holding Competitors Accountable for Online Smear Campaigns in the Philippines

Cyber libel on social media: heavier penalties under R.A. 10175 and the one-year prescription period from discovery for filing cases vs competitors.

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System Interference and Ransomware in the Philippines: Criminal Liability for Holding Corporate Databases Hostage

Explains system interference, ransomware, and data interference charges in the Philippines, including warrants, evidence steps, and enforcement limits.

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Impeachment and Criminal Liability: What Happens After Removal From Office (Philippines)

Philippine impeachment limits: removal and disqualification only. After removal, criminal prosecution and punishment may still proceed under Article XI.

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Criminal Fines for Willful Use of Another Corporation’s Protected Name in the Philippines

Explains Section 159 Revised Corporation Code fines for unauthorized use of corporate name, SEC enforcement under Section 17, and compliance steps.

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Illegal Access and Hacking: Prosecuting Former Employees Under the Cybercrime Prevention Act

Illegal access by a former employee: charges, evidence, and remedies under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, including hacking-type intrusions and data interference.

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Unauthorized Use of Corporate Name: Penalties for Operating Under a Deactivated Entity (Philippines)

Know the fines and SEC sanctions for using a corporate name after SEC revocation, including unauthorized use penalties under the Revised Corporation Code.

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Slander by Deed: Criminalizing Insulting Physical Actions During Business Meetings

Slander by deed in business meetings: when slapping or throwing a drink becomes a crime under RPC Article 359, with fines updated by R.A. No. 10951.

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Violation of the Safe Spaces Act: Criminal Liability for Ignoring Gender-Based Harassment in the Office

Safe Spaces Act guide on workplace gender-based sexual harassment, employer criminal liability, and duties when reports of harassment are ignored.

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