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Jan 19, 2006 execution pending appeal rule 39 philippine litigation discretionary execution supreme court

Execution Pending Appeal in the Philippines: When 'Good Reasons' Justify Immediate Judgment Enforcement

Learn when Philippine courts allow execution pending appeal, the 'good reasons' required under Rule 39, and key lessons from Bangkok Bank vs. Lee.

Aug 15, 2000 criminal law falsification good faith public documents daily time record layug v. sandiganbayan

Good Faith and Falsification: When Honest Belief Defeats Criminal Intent in Public Documents

The Supreme Court in Layug v. Sandiganbayan ruled that good faith and absence of damage can defeat a falsification charge.

Jul 25, 2000 election law comelec hret jurisdiction election contest disqualification

COMELEC vs. HRET Jurisdiction: When Election Disputes Shift to the Electoral Tribunal

Learn when COMELEC loses jurisdiction over House election contests and the HRET becomes the sole judge of a member's election, returns, and qualifications.

Mar 26, 1998 labor law nlrc motion for reconsideration certiorari procedural rules

Motion for Reconsideration in NLRC Cases: A Jurisdictional Requirement, Not a Mere Technicality

Filing a Motion for Reconsideration with the NLRC is mandatory before seeking certiorari. Missing this step can be fatal to an otherwise meritorious case.

Dec 22, 1996 labor law certification election collective bargaining agreement contract bar rule supreme court

Contract Bar Rule Explained: Certification Elections and CBAs in the Philippines

Learn how the contract bar rule limits certification elections during a CBA's term, based on the Formey Plastic case.