Senator pushes repeal of 'rape forgiveness clause'

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Sep 26, 2021 5:43 pm

SEN. Pilar Juliana Cayetano wants to repeal an 'antiquated' provision in the Revised Penal Code (RPC) allowing a rapist to be exonerated by marrying his victim.

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