Threats to life by Wife

Posted Mon, Sep 15, 2025 11:43 AM

Hello:

Presuming this is within Philippine jurisdiction, threats to life are taken seriously under the Revised Penal Code, particularly Article 282 on grave threats. If your wife is threatening to poison or kill you, this constitutes a criminal act which can be reported and filed as a complaint directly with the Prosecutor’s Office if the police did not act.

As to urgently getting her out of your rented apartment, a.) you may apply for a Barangay Protection Order (BPO) or a Temporary/Permanent Protection Order (TPO/PPO) under Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, since the law covers not just women but also allows men to seek protection where their safety and security is at risk inside the household, b.) you may initiate a Petition for Protection Order before the Family Court which can order her removal from the residence and restrain her from harassing or threatening you, c.) you may also write a formal demand to your landlord citing security reasons and request that your wife be excluded from the leasehold if you are the principal lessee.

It is important that you secure evidence of the threats such as text messages, recordings, or testimonies of neighbors and family members, as these will strengthen your petition. Immediate legal action is the best remedy since inaction by the police does not bar you from going directly to the prosecutor or the court.

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