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Court Clerk Dismissed for Misappropriating P171,450 in Judiciary and Trust Funds
Supreme Court dismisses court clerk who misappropriated P171,450 in judiciary and trust funds, ruling restitution does not erase administrative liability.
Appeal Bonds in Labor Disputes: Ensuring Workers' Claims Are Secured
Learn how appeal bonds protect workers' monetary claims in labor disputes, based on a Philippine Supreme Court ruling on seasonal employment.
Court Clerk Dismissed for Misappropriating Judiciary Funds: Lessons on Fiduciary Duty
Supreme Court dismisses court clerk for misappropriating P171,450 in judiciary funds, underscoring strict accountability for court personnel.
Demolition Orders and Property Rights: Balancing Possession and Due Process in Unlawful Detainer Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on demolition orders in unlawful detainer cases, protecting property rights and due process.
Probationary Employment Termination Requires Just Cause AND Due Process
Probationary employees enjoy security of tenure. Employers must prove just cause and observe due process when terminating them.
Verbal Promises vs Corporate Authority: Enforceability of Employment Benefits in the Philippines
When can a verbal promise by a corporate officer bind the company? The Supreme Court explains the limits of corporate authority over employment benefits.
Witness Credibility vs Forensic Evidence: When Supreme Court Defers to Trial Court Findings
Philippine Supreme Court explains why witness credibility often outweighs forensic gaps in criminal convictions, citing Siccuan v. People.
Tax Refunds Timing and Proof of Entitlement Under Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine courts decide tax refund claims, focusing on prescriptive periods, documentary evidence, and the burden of proving entitlement.
Ombudsmans Discretion Limits OF Judicial Review IN Probable Cause Determinations
Lawyer Disbarred for Filling Up Blank Checks Held as Loan Collateral
Supreme Court indefinitely suspends lawyer who filled blank checks beyond agreed amounts after loan was paid, then filed baseless criminal cases.
Due Process in Administrative Cases: Independent Assessment Before Dismissal
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on administrative due process: disciplining authorities must independently assess facts and law before imposing dismissal.
Upholding Judicial Integrity: Misconduct and Neglect of Duty in the Philippine Judiciary
How the Supreme Court held a court officer liable for dishonesty and gross misconduct over missing judiciary funds in Office of the Court Administrator v. Yan.
When Obiter Dicta Blur THE Lines Examining Judicial Overreach IN Government Project Disputes
Upholding Moral Standards Disbarment FOR Issuing Worthless Checks AND Subsequent Conviction OF Estafa
Upholding THE Rule OF LAW Disregarding Summary Procedure Leads TO Judicial Fine
Upholding Public Trust: Sheriff Penalized for Neglecting Official Duty and Violating Office Procedures
A sheriff's repeated absences from his post without following office procedures led to a fine equivalent to one month's salary for simple misconduct.
Strikes and Notice Requirements: Upholding Labor Law Compliance in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies that unions must strictly comply with the 24-hour notice requirement for strike votes, or the strike becomes illegal.
Protecting Homebuyers: Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Sequestered Properties
Learn how the Supreme Court affirmed the Sandiganbayan's jurisdiction over cases involving sequestered properties, protecting homebuyers and the public interest.
Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Sequestered Assets: The Del Moral Ruling
Explaining when the Sandiganbayan can annul an RTC ruling affecting sequestered corporations, and what this means for PCGG cases.
Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Sequestered Assets in Partition Disputes
When a sequestered corporation's property shrinks in a partition case, the Sandiganbayan—not ordinary courts—has jurisdiction to protect it.
Retrenchment vs Retirement: What Philippine Employees Must Know Before Signing Quitclaims
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when retrenched employees may claim retirement benefits and why signed quitclaims can bar further claims.
Foreclosure AND Moral Damages Upholding Banks Right TO Possession BUT Requiring Fair Dealing
Judicial Accountability: The Duty to Timely Transmit Preliminary Investigation Records
Why a judge's failure to transmit preliminary investigation records within 10 days is a punishable offense under Philippine law.
Protecting Children: Defining Lascivious Conduct and Child Abuse Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies what constitutes lascivious conduct and child abuse under RA 7610, protecting minors from sexual exploitation.