Psychological abuse penalized under Republic Act 9262

By Persida Acosta

Jun 20, 2024 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

My sister and 10-year-old twin nephews have been suffering emotionally because of the incessant refusal of my brother-in-law, my sister's estranged husband, to provide support, even if he has more than enough means to provide for them. I want to help them by filing a complaint for psychological violence under Section 5(i) of Republic Act 9262. Can I do that? My sister is not sure if she can testify regarding their ordeal.

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