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SC rules ‘nonverbal gesture’ counts as grave threat

PH · · Philippine Daily Inquirer

A “nonverbal gesture” done with an intent to commit an offense is itself a criminal act since it qualifies as grave threat, according to the Supreme Court. The high court’s Third Division clarified the grounds on which an individual can be convicted of the offense in a Nov. 19, 2025, decision that was released on […]... Keep on reading: SC rules ‘nonverbal gesture’ counts as grave threat