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Republic v. Heirs of Bernabe: Who May Sue for Reversion of Former Military Lands
The Supreme Court clarifies that the Republic, not the BCDA, is the real party in interest in reversion cases involving former military reservations.
Understanding Liability for Disallowed Government Incentives: Insights from a Philippine Supreme Court Case
A Philippine Supreme Court case clarifies when government officials may be held liable for disallowed incentives, and the limits of good faith as a defense.
Employee vs Independent Contractor: Landmark Ruling on Regular Employment
Supreme Court clarifies when fixed-term contracts are invalid and workers become regular employees entitled to security of tenure.
Understanding Illegal Recruitment in Large Scale: Protecting Filipino Workers From Employment Scams
The Supreme Court explains illegal recruitment in large scale under RA 8042, as amended, and the penalties for unlicensed recruiters.
Self-Defense and Treachery in Philippine Murder Cases: Key Insights from a Recent Ruling
Learn how Philippine courts evaluate self-defense claims and treachery in murder cases, based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Proving Murder Through Witness Credibility: The Maghuyop Case on Treachery and Self-Defense
The Supreme Court affirms a murder conviction, explaining how credible eyewitness testimony overcomes claims of self-defense and establishes treachery.
Understanding Psychological Violence Under RA 9262: Insights From a Landmark Supreme Court Case
The Supreme Court clarifies what constitutes psychological violence under RA 9262, including marital infidelity, and the penalties for offenders.
Grave Misconduct and Government Procurement: Upholding Accountability in Public Projects
The Supreme Court affirms that public officials may be held liable for grave misconduct arising from irregularities in government procurement, reinforcing accountability in public projects.
Understanding Regular vs Fixed-Term Employment: Insights From a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
A landmark ruling clarifies when fixed-term contracts are valid and when workers become regular employees entitled to security of tenure.
Prescription Period for Oral Contracts: What Creditors and Debtors Must Know
The Supreme Court clarifies the six-year prescription period for oral contracts and why timely action is critical for creditors and debtors.
Understanding Bad Faith in Philippine Bigamy Cases: When Can You Claim Damages
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that proving bad faith is essential before damages can be awarded in bigamous marriage cases.
Recall of Appointments Without Notice and Hearing: Insights from a Landmark CSC Case
The Supreme Court clarifies when the CSC may recall a civil service appointment without prior notice and hearing, and the limits of good faith.
Understanding Regular Employment: How Continuous Rehiring Affects Worker Status
The Supreme Court clarifies when continuous project rehiring makes a worker regular, not project, employee under Philippine labor law.
Navigating Professional Misconduct: The Importance of Evidence in Disciplinary Cases Against Lawyers
Learn how the Supreme Court weighs evidence in lawyer discipline cases, and why substantial proof matters in administrative proceedings.
Warrantless Searches and the Right Against Unreasonable Seizures in the Philippines
Learn how the Supreme Court protects citizens from unreasonable warrantless searches, using a 2020 hand grenade case as an example.
Just Cause for Dismissal: The Role of Evidence in Philippine Labor Disputes
When can an employer dismiss workers for just cause? The Supreme Court clarifies the evidentiary standard in labor cases.
Understanding Civil Service Exam Cheating Consequences AND Legal Insights From A Landmark Philippine Case
Explore the legal consequences of Civil Service Exam cheating in the Philippines, including penalties, due process rights, and recent Supreme Court rulings.
Lawyer Misconduct in Property Disputes: When Counsel Crosses Ethical Lines
A Supreme Court ruling reminds lawyers that notarizing and profiting from deals on disputed property violates the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Financial Accountability in Philippine Courts: Lessons from a Landmark Administrative Case
A Supreme Court ruling on a clerk of court's fund shortages underscores the strict financial duties of court personnel and the consequences of breach.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Strict Compliance Matters in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, reaffirming the strict chain of custody rule.
Understanding the Legal Boundaries of Demolition in Philippine Economic Zones
The Supreme Court clarifies when PEZA can summarily demolish structures without permits inside economic zones, and why the Ombudsman's dismissal of graft charges stood.
Mortgage Sales and Interest Claims: Lessons from DBP v. Heirs of Danico
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when buyers of mortgaged property become liable for interest and how mortgage obligations are enforced.
Proving Dismissal in Labor Disputes: Key Insights from a Recent Supreme Court Ruling
Learn when resignation is voluntary or forced, and how employees must prove dismissal in illegal dismissal cases under Philippine law.
How the Supreme Court Redefines Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that courts, not the DAR, have final say on just compensation in agrarian reform cases.