Denial of financial support
G.R. No. 255877. March 29, 2023
Case Digest: XXX v. People of the Philippines
GAERLAN, J.:
The case involves a conviction of XXX for violation of Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 9262, also known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. XXX was accused of abandoning his wife, AAA, and denying her financial support, causing her mental and emotional anguish. The Supreme Court granted the petition for review, acquitted XXX, and reversed the Court of Appeals' decision.