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Dec 13, 2006 grave coercion illegal demolition property rights revised penal code due process supreme court

Illegal Demolition as Grave Coercion: Property Rights and Due Process in the Philippines

When does demolition become a crime? The Sy case shows how unlawful property destruction can constitute grave coercion under Philippine law.

Sep 27, 2006 property-law reversion free-patent regalian-doctrine land-titles public-domain

Upholding Land Titles When Government Reversion Claims Fail

When can the government cancel a free patent and revert land to the public domain? The Supreme Court explains the limits of reversion actions.

Dec 13, 2005 defamation freedom of press privileged communication civil damages philippine law libel

Defamation vs. Press Freedom: Balancing Rights in Philippine Law

Philippine Journalists v. Thoenen clarifies when media cannot claim privilege for defamatory reports about private individuals.

Dec 12, 2005 falsification criminal law revised penal code supreme court document fraud

Falsification of Private Documents: Intent to Damage Is Key in Philippine Law

Philippine law requires proof of intent to cause damage for falsification of private documents. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court ruling.

Oct 18, 2000 sheriffs execution excessive levy misconduct remedial law civil procedure

Sheriffs Duty in Judgment Execution: Avoiding Excessive Levy and Misconduct

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' duty to avoid excessive levy in judgment execution and the consequences of misconduct.

Aug 30, 2000 civil procedure jurisdiction amended complaint real estate law hlurb

Amended Complaints and Court Jurisdiction: The Que v. Court of Appeals Rule

Amending a complaint to add parties or claims does not automatically strip a Philippine court of jurisdiction if the original cause of action remains intact.

Jan 28, 2000 diplomatic immunity criminal law defamation asian development bank vienna convention philippine supreme court

Diplomatic Immunity vs Defamation: The Liang Case and Limits of Official Acts

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on ADB staff immunity, defamation, and why diplomatic immunity is not absolute for criminal acts.

May 10, 1999 custodial investigation admissibility of confessions constitutional rights criminal procedure media interviews people v domantay

Confessions to Media in Philippine Law: The Domantay Case on Custodial Investigation

When are confessions to media admissible in Philippine courts? The Domantay case explains the limits of custodial investigation rights.

Aug 10, 1998 public land land classification land ownership property law philippine law

Public Land vs Private Ownership in the Philippines: Land Classification and Acquisition

Understand how Philippine law distinguishes public land from private property, and the rules on classification and acquisition.

Oct 16, 1997 illegal dismissal labor law due process termination just cause nlrc

Illegal Dismissal: Proving Regular Employment and Due Process in Termination

Learn how the Supreme Court protects employees from illegal dismissal when employers fail to prove just cause and observe due process.