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Eyewitness Testimony in Philippine Courts: Why Delay Does Not Always Discredit a Witness
Philippine Supreme Court explains when a witness's delayed identification of an accused remains credible and sufficient for conviction.
Partnership Dissolution and Receivership: Protecting Assets in Business Disputes Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court explains when receivership is proper after partnership dissolution, and why due process requires hearing all affected parties.
De Facto Judges in the Philippines: When Are Court Decisions Valid After Retirement
Philippine Supreme Court explains when a retired judge's decision remains valid under the de facto judge doctrine.
Permanent Total Disability Claims: Protecting Retirees' Right to Full Compensation
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on permanent total disability benefits for retired government employees, explained in plain language.
When Figures and Words Disagree: Election Recounts in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court explains when election recounts are required after discrepancies between written words and figures on election returns.
When SC Justices Split Evenly: Tie Votes and Case vs Matter Resolutions Explained
Learn how Philippine Supreme Court divisions resolve tie votes, why case vs matter resolutions differ, and what happens when justices split evenly.
Accomplice or Conspirator? Decoding Criminal Liability in Philippine Murder Cases
Philippine Supreme Court explains when a lookout is an accomplice, not a conspirator, in murder cases.
Earnest Money Perfected Contracts Understanding Philippine Property Sale Agreements
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on earnest money, contract perfection, and rescission in property sales explained in plain language.
Conspiracy in Murder: When Presence Does Not Prove Guilt (G.R. No. 127754)
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on conspiracy in murder cases: mere presence at the crime scene is not enough to convict.
Unmasking Insurance Fraud: How Conspiracy and Falsification Lead to Conviction in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on insurance fraud, conspiracy, and falsification of documents, and what it means for criminal liability.
Surname Use in Philippine Elections: When It Is Not a Material Misrepresentation
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when using a surname in a certificate of candidacy is not a material misrepresentation under election law.
When Can You Sue a Building Official: Error vs. Bad Faith in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when building officials can be sued for graft—error of judgment is not enough; bad faith must be shown.
Illegal Dismissal Back Wages: Balancing Employee Rights and Employer Discipline in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on back wages for illegally dismissed employees, balancing security of tenure with employer discipline.
Supervisory Unions in the Philippines: Affiliation Rules and Managerial Employee Exclusions
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on supervisory union federation affiliation, managerial employee exclusions, and certification election rules under Article 245.
Valid Mortgage Even Before Title Transfer Philippine Property LAW Explained
Philippine Supreme Court explains why a mortgage can be valid even if the title transfers after the mortgage contract is signed.
Mortgage Foreclosure: What Happens When a Bank Consolidates Title Before Your Case Ends
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on bank consolidation of foreclosed property title, TRO effects, and borrower rights during pending litigation.
Reasonable Doubt in Rape Cases: Why Strong Prosecution Evidence Is Crucial in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court acquits rape accused on reasonable doubt, explaining why prosecution evidence must stand on its own merit.
Victim's Testimony Enough to Convict in Rape Cases: People v. Carullo
Philippine Supreme Court affirms that a rape victim's credible testimony alone can convict, even against a parent.
Credibility of Child Witnesses in Rape Cases: Key Insights from the Philippine Supreme Court
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on People v. Yabut explains how courts assess a child rape victim's credibility and why minor inconsistencies do not destroy it.
Mitigating Circumstances in Parricide: Illness and Passion as Defenses in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when illness and passion may mitigate parricide, requiring clear evidence of diminished willpower.
Positive Identification vs Minor Inconsistencies: Credibility of Eyewitness Testimony in Philippine Murder Cas
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how eyewitness credibility is weighed despite minor inconsistencies and why positive identification prevails over denial.
Unconscious Victim Unwavering Justice: Credible Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a rape victim's unconscious state does not negate the crime, and credible testimony remains key to conviction.
Safeguarding Justice: The Indispensable Role of Bail Hearings in Kidnapping Cases in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why bail hearings are mandatory in kidnapping cases, protecting both the accused's rights and the State's interest.
Individual Proof IS KEY IN Illegal Dismissal Cases Understanding Employee Status IN Philippine Labor LAW
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on regular vs. seasonal employment and why individual proof is required in illegal dismissal claims.