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Drug Buy-Bust Operations: When Non-Compliance With Evidence Rules Is Not Fatal
In People v. Salvador, the Supreme Court ruled that failure to inventory and photograph seized drugs does not automatically void an arrest if evidence integrity is preserved.
Anonymous Complaints Against Judges: Evidence Rules and Due Process in Administrative Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies when anonymous complaints against judges may prosper and how due process protects judges in administrative proceedings.
Reconstitution of Lost Titles: Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Rules in Faustino Co Shu Kiam v. Republic
Supreme Court clarifies reconstitution of lost titles, ruling on evidence standards for owner's duplicate and ROD certifications under RA 26.
Reconstitution of Lost Title: SC Clarifies Rules on Proof and Evidence
SC reinstates reconstitution of lost TCT, clarifying evidence rules under RA 26 and the Bercede guidelines.
Reconstitution of Lost Title: Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Rules in Faustino Co Shu Kiam v. Republic
Supreme Court clarifies when courts may reconstitute lost land titles under RA 26, easing rigid evidence standards after disasters.
Evidence Rules in Philippine Administrative Cases: The Atienza Case Explained
Administrative bodies in the Philippines follow relaxed evidence rules. Learn what Atienza v. Board of Medicine means for professionals facing administrative scrutiny.
Buy-Bust Operations and the Chain of Custody: Safeguarding Drug Evidence in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect where police failed to establish the chain of custody of seized shabu, underscoring strict evidence rules.
Excise Tax Refunds: Proving Authority to Operate and the Proper Claimant
A foreign airline's failed excise tax refund claim shows why evidence rules matter and why only statutory taxpayers may seek refunds.
Reconstitution of Lost Title After Fire: Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Rules
Supreme Court clarifies when a lost title can be reconstituted after a fire, easing strict documentary requirements.
Reconstitution of Lost Titles: Evidence Standards and Safeguarding the Torrens System
Explains Republic v. Verzosa on judicial reconstitution of lost titles, evidence rules, and balancing diligence with the Torrens system's integrity.
Probable Cause and Due Process in Philippine Drug Arrests: Lessons from Dacles v. People
The Supreme Court clarifies probable cause, due process, and evidence rules in drug arrests under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Unlawful Detainer: Proving Possession and Ownership Claims in Ejectment Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on unlawful detainer cases, possession vs. ownership claims, and evidence rules in ejectment proceedings.
Reconstitution of Lost Land Titles: Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Rules in Faustino Co Shu Kiam v. Republic
Supreme Court clarifies evidence requirements for reconstituting lost land titles under Republic Act No. 26, reversing the Court of Appeals.
Psychological Incapacity in Marriage Nullity: Burden of Proof and Evidence Rules
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies psychological incapacity evidence rules under Article 36 Family Code, including burden of proof and expert testimony requirements.
Rape and Incest in the Philippines: Legal Framework and Victim Protection
Understanding Philippine law on incestuous rape through a landmark Supreme Court case, including penalties, evidence rules, and victim protections.
Reconstitution of Lost Titles: Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Rules Under RA 26
Supreme Court clarifies when courts may reconstitute lost land titles, balancing strict rules with practical realities of destroyed records.
Forcible Entry and Prior Possession: What Must Be Proven in Philippine Property Disputes
Learn how Philippine courts decide forcible entry cases by examining prior physical possession, evidence rules, and the limits of ownership claims.
Reconstitution of Lost Titles: Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Rules in Faustino Co Shu Kiam v. Republic
The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on judicial reconstitution of lost certificates of title, emphasizing that strict evidentiary standards must yield to practical realities.
Due Process in Administrative Cases: What Velasquez v. Hernandez Teaches About Fair Hearing and Evidence
The Supreme Court clarifies due process and substantial evidence rules in administrative cases, reversing a Court of Appeals ruling that had nullified a CSC dismissal order.
Reconstitution of Lost Titles: Supreme Court Clarifies Evidence Rules in Faustino Co Shu Kiam v. Republic
Supreme Court clarifies evidence required to reconstitute lost land titles, balancing strict rules with practical realities in property disputes.
Retrenchment During Financial Strain: Employers' Right to Minimize Losses
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers may validly retrench workers during business losses, including evidence rules on appeal.
Reconstitution of Lost Titles: SC Clarifies Evidence Rules Under RA 26
Supreme Court clarifies standards for judicial reconstitution of lost certificates of title, applying Republic Act No. 26 and Bercede guidelines.
Encroachment and Land Ownership: How Philippine Courts Settle Property Boundary Disputes
Philippine law on encroachment and boundary disputes explained through Bernaldez v. Francia, including survey evidence rules and property rights.
Acquittal in Rape Case: Reasonable Doubt and Consensual Acts Explained
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when acquittal in rape is proper — reasonable doubt vs. consent, evidence rules, and penalties.