INQUIRER.net: SC upholds constitutionality of women and children’s act

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SC upholds constitutionality of women and children's act Jul 26th 2013, 22:59 MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004, which was challenged by a husband who described it as a violation of his rights to due process and equal protection.   Voting 15-0, the court denied the petition for review on certiorari filed by Jesus Garcia against his wife and the Tacloban City Regional Trial Court, which issued a temporary protection order (TPO) against him.   On March 23, 2006, Garcia's wife filed for herself and in behalf of her minor children a petition for the issuance of the TPO against her husband.   She claimed to b... Keep on reading: SC upholds constitutionality of women and children's act Media files: supreme-court-logo.jpg (image/jpeg)

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