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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Aug 29, 1999 witness credibility criminal law evidence paraffin test damages supreme court

Witness Credibility in Philippine Courts: Why Family Ties Don't Discredit Testimony

Philippine courts weigh witness credibility by quality, not family ties. A landmark case clarifies evidence rules, paraffin tests, and damages.

Jul 30, 1998 annulment of judgment final judgment due process double jeopardy criminal procedure remedial law

Final Judgment Is Final: Understanding Annulment of Judgment in the Philippines

When can a final criminal judgment be annulled? The Supreme Court explains the limits of annulment of judgment and due process.

Jul 16, 1996 self-defense revised penal code criminal law unlawful aggression supreme court

Self-Defense in the Philippines: When Using Force Becomes Justifiable

Philippine law allows self-defense only under strict conditions. Learn the rules, the limits of proportionate force, and key lessons from a Supreme Court case.

Jul 11, 1996 evident premeditation murder treachery criminal law qualifying circumstances people v belga

Evident Premeditation: Proving Intent and Cool Thought in Philippine Criminal Law

Understand how Philippine courts prove evident premeditation to qualify a killing as murder, and why treachery was rejected in People v. Belga.