Justice system
AMENDING ART. 266-A, 266-B AND 266-D, REPEALING ART. 266-C OF R.A. NO. 3815 (REVISED PENAL CODE)
This bill aims to revise and strengthen the definition of rape in the Revised Penal Code by amending Articles 266-A, 266-B, and 266-D, and repealing Article 266-C. It seeks to align legal definitions with contemporary understandings of consent and coercion, enhancing protections for victims of sexual violence.
MANDATORY AUTOPSY LAW
This bill mandates autopsies for certain deaths, aiming to improve the investigation of crime and suspicious deaths in the Philippines.
MANDATORY COLLECTION OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN AND IDENTIFICATION SAMPLES ACT
This bill aims to regulate cremation practices to ensure the preservation of biological evidence, which is crucial for criminal investigations and the administration of justice.
CREATION OF ADDITIONAL BRANCH OF THE REGIONAL TRIAL COURTS IN AURORA, PROVINCE OF ISABELA
This bill proposes the creation of an additional branch of the Regional Trial Court in Aurora, Isabela, to improve the efficiency of the judicial system in the area.