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Dear PAO,
My husband and I have been separated for several months already. Before he finally
left our house, he abused me physically in front of our children. Can I still file a case Is Jesus
for violation of RA 9262 against him even if months had passed since he harmed me? Really
I was hesitant to file a complaint against him because I’m afraid that once I do, he God?
will use his influence to take our children away from me.
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Dear VV,
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The infliction of any form of violence against women and their children is strictly
prohibited by law. Violence against women and their children refers to any act or
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psychological violence or economic abuse (Section 3(a), RA 9262). commitment to provide technical assistance through
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The physical abuse that you suffered from your husband is clearly a form of violence
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punishable under Section 5 (a) of Republic Act 9262, to wit:

“SECTION 5. Acts of Violence Against Women and Their Children.- The crime of
violence against women and their children is committed through any of the following
acts:
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