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Aug 22, 2001 criminal-law prescription graft anti-graft discovery-rule behest-loans

Unmasking Corruption: Statute of Limitations and the Discovery Rule in Graft Cases

When does the 15-year prescription period for graft cases begin? The Supreme Court explains the discovery rule for behest loans.

May 30, 2001 civil procedure deposition discovery due process sandiganbayan rules of court

Premature Deposition: Balancing Due Process and Discovery in Civil Litigation

When can a party take a deposition before all defendants answer? The Supreme Court explains the rule on premature depositions.

Dec 8, 2000 prescription graft ra 3019 behest loans pcgg discovery rule

Prescription Periods in Graft Cases: The Discovery Rule for Ill-Gotten Wealth

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when the prescription period for graft cases begins—from discovery, not commission, of the offense.

Oct 25, 1999 behest loans prescription anti-graft ra 3019 ombudsman ill-gotten wealth

Prescription of Behest Loan Cases: When Does the Clock Start for Anti-Graft Charges?

The Supreme Court clarifies when prescription begins for behest loan cases under RA 3019, emphasizing discovery over commission.

Oct 25, 1999 criminal-law prescription behest-loans ombudsman anti-graft ra-3019

Prescription of Behest Loan Cases: When Does the Clock Start for Graft Charges?

Supreme Court ruling on when prescription begins for behest loan graft cases under RA 3019, and why the discovery rule matters.

Oct 25, 1999 behest loans prescription ra 3019 ombudsman pcgg anti-graft

Prescription Periods for Behest Loans: When Does the Clock Start Ticking?

When does prescription begin for behest loan offenses? The Supreme Court clarifies the discovery rule under Act No. 3326.

Oct 30, 1998 civil-procedure discovery sanctions philippine-courts litigation

Discovery Sanctions in Philippine Courts: Limits and Proportionality

Philippine courts explain discovery sanctions must be proportional and not deprive parties of their day in court.

Jan 29, 1998 discovery written interrogatories civil procedure court discretion philippine litigation

Discovery in Philippine Litigation: Timing, Scope, and Court Discretion

Philippine discovery rules have no strict time limit. Courts enjoy wide discretion, as shown in Producers Bank v. Court of Appeals.

Dec 1, 1997 sequestration due process sandiganbayan discovery ill-gotten wealth civil procedure

Sequestration and Due Process: Protecting Stockholder Rights in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies how discovery rules and due process protect parties in ill-gotten wealth cases, and when cases become moot.