Supreme Court: Being ‘drunk, hurt’ no excuse for text abuse

2026-03-12 - 21:45

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court 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 Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act. The decision, promulgated on Jan. 19, and penned