SC: Being ‘drunk and hurt’ is no excuse for text harassment

2026-03-12 - 09:34

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the conviction of a man who sent a barrage of “humiliating and threatening” text messages to his former partner, saying it is considered psychological distress under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (Republic Act 9262). In a decision promulgated Jan. 19, 2026, the SC