A proposed measure that seeks to amend the Revised Penal Code (RPC) and prevent the imposition of cruel and excessive punishment has virtually passed the committee level and is expected to be sponsored in plenary next month.
Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin Drilon on Wednesday terminated hearings on Senate Bill (SB) 14 that will update the value of damages used to determine the extent of liability and adjust amount of fines and is set to come up with the committee report before February.
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