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Oct 25, 2004 military law civilian supremacy court jurisdiction service-connected offenses philippine supreme court

Civilian Supremacy Prevails Military Court Jurisdiction Limited By Service-Connected Offenses

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies military court jurisdiction is limited to service-connected offenses, upholding civilian court authority over non-military crimes.

Aug 12, 2003 criminal-law sandiganbayan public-funds afp-rsbs jurisdiction anti-graft

Public vs Private Funds: Defining AFP-RSBS and the Reach of Anti-Graft Laws

The Supreme Court clarifies when military pension funds are public funds, affecting Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over graft cases.

Jul 21, 2003 pcgg ill-gotten wealth forfeiture constitutional law revolutionary government sandiganbayan

PCGG Authority Over Military Officers and the Limits of Revolutionary Power

Supreme Court ruling on PCGG jurisdiction over military officers, forfeiture of ill-gotten wealth, and the limits of revolutionary power.

Mar 24, 2003 constitutional law appointments commission on appointments philippine coast guard 1987 constitution administrative law

When Court Appointments Need No Confirmation: The Soriano v. Lista Ruling

Supreme Court explains which military appointments require Commission on Appointments confirmation, and why PCG officer promotions did not.

Apr 11, 2002 constitutional law balikatan visiting forces agreement mutual defense treaty supreme court executive power

Defining the Limits of Military Cooperation: The Balikatan 02-1 Constitutionality Case

The Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of Balikatan 02-1, clarifying the limits of US military cooperation in the Philippines.

May 31, 2001 criminal law arbitrary detention kidnapping cafgu revised penal code supreme court

When Military Status Impacts Criminal Liability: Arbitrary Detention Explained

Understand how CAFGU membership affects criminal liability and why the Court acquitted in People v. Flores.

Aug 3, 2000 speedy trial courts-martial constitutional rights military law criminal procedure waiver

Speedy Trial Rights in Military Courts-Martial: Inordinate Delay and Waiver Explained

Understand when delay in military court-martial cases violates speedy trial rights, and how silence can waive constitutional protection.

Aug 9, 1999 sandiganbayan jurisdiction anti-graft military officers ra-8249 criminal-procedure

Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction Over Military Officers: The Rank Requirement Explained

When does the Sandiganbayan have jurisdiction over military officers? The Supreme Court clarifies the rank requirement in Uy v. Sandiganbayan.

Aug 9, 1999 sandiganbayan anti-graft jurisdiction military officers ra 3019 ra 8249

Understanding Sandiganbayan Jurisdiction by Rank: Lessons from George Uy v. Sandiganbayan

The Supreme Court clarifies that Sandiganbayan jurisdiction over military officers depends on rank, not just the offense charged.

Apr 26, 1996 conspiracy murder credibility eyewitness testimony revised penal code sandiganbayan

Conspiracy and Credibility in Murder Convictions: The Arceño Case

How the Supreme Court affirmed murder convictions based on conspiracy and credible eyewitness testimony in a Philippine military operation gone wrong.