PHA man from Angeles City, Pampanga, was initially convicted in 2022 for psychological abuse against his ex-partner, based on his online rant containing threats and derogatory comments. The Family Court initially sentenced him to eight years in prison, a decision upheld by the Court of Appeals in 2023 and the Supreme Court in 2025. However, the Supreme Court recently ruled that his actions violated Section 5(i) of the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act (RA 9262), which includes the use of information and communication technology (ICT) as a aggravating factor. As a result, his sentence was increased to up to 14 years in prison, along with a P100,000 fine. The court emphasized that online abuse via social media significantly worsens the harm caused to victims and serves as a deterrent to future offenders.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the legal reasoning and judicial process without overt ideological slant. It focuses on the interpretation of existing laws and the application of penalties based on statutory provisions. While the issue of online abuse is politically sensitive, the article does not take a clear
