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Direct vs Indirect Contempt: When Courts Must Hold a Hearing Before Punishing
The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between direct and indirect contempt, requiring due process and proper hearing before punishment.
Employer-Employee Relationship and Due Process in Labor-Only Contracting Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer-employee relationships, probationary employment, and the twin requirements of notice and hearing in illegal dismissal cases.
Liability IN Kidnapping Examining THE Importance OF Positive Identification AND DUE Process
Ombudsman's Power to Preventively Suspend: Due Process in Administrative Cases
The Supreme Court upheld the Ombudsman's authority to preventively suspend public officials, clarifying that such suspension is not a penalty and does not violate due process.
Personal Liability of Corporate Directors: Due Process and Bad Faith Standards
When can corporate directors be held personally liable for labor debts? The Supreme Court clarifies due process and bad faith requirements.
Employee Dishonesty and Breach of Trust: When Is Dismissal Justified
Explore when Philippine courts uphold dismissal for employee dishonesty and breach of trust, and the due process requirements employers must satisfy.
Valid Service of Summons and Corporate Due Process in Philippine Courts
Learn how Philippine courts ensure valid service of summons and corporate due process in civil cases, based on recent Supreme Court rulings.
Fair Dismissal Evidence AND DUE Process IN Labor Disputes
Breach of Trust When Employee Misconduct Justifies Termination in the Philippines
When does employee misconduct justify termination? The Supreme Court explains breach of trust, fraud, and due process in Panuncillo v. CAP Philippines.
Invalid Summons in Foreclosure: Protecting Due Process Rights in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court rules on invalid summons in foreclosure, due process, and why quasi in rem actions still require proper service.
Annulment of Judgment for Lack of Due Process: A Philippine Legal Guide
Learn when Philippine courts may annul a final judgment for lack of due process, using the Supreme Court's ruling in Intestate Estate of Nimfa Sian v. PNB.
Why Courts Must Scrutinize Motions to Withdraw Criminal Cases in the Philippines
The Supreme Court affirms that inordinate delay in preliminary investigation violates an accused's constitutional right to due process and speedy disposition.
Due Process in Employee Dismissal: Rights Apply Even in Just Cause Terminations
The Supreme Court clarifies that even employees dismissed for just cause, like strike-related violence, are entitled to procedural due process.
Due Process in Bail Hearings: Why Presenting Your Evidence Matters
A judge who denies the accused the right to present rebuttal evidence in a bail hearing violates due process. Learn the rules.
Illegal Demolition as Grave Coercion: Property Rights and Due Process in the Philippines
When does demolition become a crime? The Sy case shows how unlawful property destruction can constitute grave coercion under Philippine law.
Due Process in Employee Dismissal: Salazar v. Philippine Duplicators Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies procedural due process in Salazar v. Philippine Duplicators, Inc., a landmark case on employee termination in the Philippines.
Demolition and Due Process: Understanding Nuisance Per Se in Philippine Law
When can government demolish property without court order? The Supreme Court explains nuisance per se, police power, and the limits of due process.
Judicial Efficiency vs Due Process: Balancing Speed and Fairness in Case Resolution
A sheriff's failure to implement a writ shows how judicial efficiency and due process must be balanced in Philippine courts.
Due Process in Administrative Cases: Supreme Court Upholds Right to Hearing for Court Personnel
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriff's administrative liability clarifies due process, procedural rights, and penalties for inefficiency, tardiness, and insubordination.
Ombudsman's Authority and Due Process: Protecting Rights in Preliminary Investigations
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that preliminary investigation requires due process, not just procedural compliance.
When Are Employee Confessions in Internal Investigations Admissible in Court?
Learn when employee confessions in internal investigations are admissible in Philippine courts, based on Supreme Court rulings on voluntariness and due process.
Sheriffs Duty Balancing Execution OF Writs AND DUE Process
A sheriff must execute writs promptly, but skipping the sheriff's return can still draw administrative liability for simple neglect.
Enforcing Foreign Judgments in the Philippines: Jurisdiction and Due Process
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a foreign court's default judgment is enforceable locally, focusing on service of summons and due process.
Upholding Employee Rights: Just Cause and Union Security in Dismissal Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on closed-shop dismissals: substantive due process still applies even when a CBA mandates termination.