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Nov 28, 2001 civil procedure independent civil action criminal procedure estafa forum shopping civil code

Independent Civil Actions Under the Civil Code: No Reservation Needed, Even With a Pending Criminal Case

The Supreme Court clarifies that civil claims based on the Civil Code may proceed independently of criminal cases, with no prior reservation required.

Oct 16, 2000 family-law adoption vested-rights philippine-supreme-court filing-date

Vested Rights in Adoption: Why Filing Date Matters Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that adoption rights vest at filing, not decree. Learn the filing date rule and its practical impact.

Jul 24, 1996 labor-law retirement-benefits redundancy termination quitclaim serp

When Can an Employee Claim Retirement Benefits After Termination: Philippine Case Study

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an employee terminated for redundancy can still claim voluntary retirement benefits under a company program.