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Dismissal of Appeal When Technical Rules Trump Substantial Justice
When do procedural lapses justify dismissing an appeal? This article explains the rule and its limits, using Philippine Supreme Court jurisprudence.
When a Manager's Discretion Becomes Willful Disobedience in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine jurisprudence on insubordination: when a manager's refusal to follow company policy crosses the line into willful disobedience justifying termination.
Docketing Errors and Their Fatal Consequences on Appeals
Learn how docketing mistakes can doom an appeal, with rules and examples from Philippine jurisprudence.
Ensuring Judgment Execution Aligns With Court Decisions Lessons From Philippine Jurisprudence
When a final judgment becomes impossible to execute due to supervening events, courts may modify the ruling to harmonize it with justice and facts.
Treachery in Criminal Law: Unexpected Assaults and the Denial Defense in Philippine Jurisprudence
How Philippine courts treat denial and alibi defenses in rape cases, and why the victim's credible testimony prevails.
Filing Supplemental Complaints in Philippine Courts: Timelines and Proper Procedure
Learn the rules on supplemental complaints in Philippine courts—timelines, procedure, and key principles from recent jurisprudence.
Attorney Conflicts of Interest: Lessons from Philippine Jurisprudence
Learn how Philippine courts handle attorney conflicts of interest, consent requirements, and ethical duties through key Supreme Court rulings.
Abuse of Rights Doctrine When Protecting Your Property Harms Your Neighbor Philippine Jurisprudence
Philippine jurisprudence on the abuse of rights doctrine: when protecting property harms neighbors, courts may award damages under Article 21.
Free Speech vs Defamation: Safeguarding Radio Commentary Through Evidentiary Standards
Philippine jurisprudence balances free speech and defamation in radio commentary, requiring clear evidence before liability attaches to broadcasters.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Courts
Philippine courts require strict chain of custody for drug evidence. Learn the rules and practical implications from recent jurisprudence.
Limits of Self-Defense When Force Exceeds the Threat in Philippine Law
When a victim fights back against a rapist, does the law punish excessive force? Philippine jurisprudence explains the limits.
Superior Strength in Murder: Philippine Jurisprudence on Armed Assaults
When is a killing murder by abuse of superior strength? The Supreme Court explains in People v. Rollon.
Conspiracy and Treachery: Examining Criminal Liability in Joint Offenses
Explore how conspiracy and treachery shape criminal liability in joint offenses under Philippine law, with insights from recent jurisprudence.
Rape Consummation and the Significance of Labial Penetration in Philippine Law
Philippine jurisprudence clarifies that full penetration is not required for rape; mere labial contact suffices for consummation.
Forum Shopping in the Philippines: When Filing Separate Cases Becomes Improper
Learn when filing separate cases becomes improper forum shopping in the Philippines, based on recent Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Liability of Public Officials, Good Faith, and the Limits of Supervisory Responsibility in Philippine Law
Philippine jurisprudence on public official liability, good faith defenses, and the boundaries of supervisory responsibility explained for lay readers.
Credibility of Child Witness Testimony in Rape Cases: Philippine Supreme Court Jurisprudence
Philippine Supreme Court guidance on assessing child witness credibility in rape cases, emphasizing trial court discretion and minor inconsistencies.
Sole Testimony of a Rape Victim: The Hofileña Case and Philippine Jurisprudence
Philippine jurisprudence holds that the sole, credible testimony of a rape victim can sustain a conviction. Learn the rules from People v. Hofileña.
Rape Conviction Based on Credible Testimony: Philippine Jurisprudence Analysis
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when credible eyewitness testimony outweighs alibi and denial in criminal convictions.
Credibility of Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: People v. Macosta
How Philippine courts weigh victim testimony in rape cases, explained through People v. Macosta and related jurisprudence.
Credible Witness Testimony IN Rape Cases Philippine Supreme Court Jurisprudence
Unlawful Aggression: The Cornerstone of Self-Defense in Philippine Criminal Law
Understand unlawful aggression, the indispensable element of self-defense in Philippine criminal law, as explained through Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Upholding Integrity: Why Court Employees Must Avoid Conflicts of Interest — A Philippine Jurisprudence Analysi
Philippine jurisprudence on court employee conflicts of interest, integrity, and the ethical standards required of judicial personnel.
Credibility of Rape Victim Testimony: Philippine Jurisprudence on Child Witnesses
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why a rape victim's credible, categorical testimony prevails over alibi and denial in criminal cases.