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Feb 3, 2004 constitutional-law presidential-powers commander-in-chief state-of-rebellion supreme-court philippine-constitution

Presidential Power vs Constitutional Limits: The Illegality of Declaring a State of Rebellion

The Supreme Court ruled that declaring a "state of rebellion" is a superfluity with no legal effect, clarifying the limits of presidential power under the Constitution.

Mar 8, 2001 habeas corpus parentage custody family law evidence dna testing

When a Child Is Taken: Proving Parentage in Habeas Corpus Cases

The Supreme Court explains how courts determine a child's identity and parentage in habeas corpus custody disputes.

Jan 19, 2000 habeas corpus dangerous drugs criminal law penalties supreme court

Habeas Corpus and Drug Offenses: Ensuring Fair Application of Penalties

A look at how the Supreme Court used habeas corpus to correct an excessive penalty for a minor drug offense.

Dec 6, 1999 criminal law retroactive application penal laws revised penal code sentence reduction

Retroactive Application of Penal Laws in the Philippines: When Can a Sentence Be Reduced

Philippine Supreme Court explains when favorable penal laws apply retroactively, reducing sentences even after conviction and while serving time.

Oct 22, 1999 habeas corpus territorial jurisdiction judicial accountability administrative case philippine courts rules of court

Habeas Corpus Territorial Limits and Judicial Accountability in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on habeas corpus territorial jurisdiction limits and judicial accountability for judges who exceed them.

May 26, 1999 habeas corpus criminal procedure constitutional rights supreme court philippine law death penalty

Habeas Corpus in the Philippines: Understanding Its Limits and Proper Use in Criminal Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when habeas corpus is proper in criminal cases, using a 1999 death penalty ruling as guide.

Aug 27, 1998 habeas corpus criminal procedure appeals premature release supreme court philippine law

Habeas Corpus and Premature Release: Why Appeals Matter in Philippine Law

A Supreme Court ruling on why a convicted person cannot use habeas corpus to secure release while an appeal is still pending.

Mar 20, 1997 malicious prosecution probable cause legal malice torts and damages civil law drilon case

Malicious Prosecution in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Legal Malice Explained

Learn the three elements of malicious prosecution in the Philippines, including probable cause and legal malice, from the Drilon v. Court of Appeals ruling.

Oct 18, 1996 habeas corpus illegal detention arrest without warrant criminal procedure direct assault agrarian reform

Habeas Corpus After Criminal Charges: When Illegal Arrest No Longer Justifies Release

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when habeas corpus becomes moot after criminal charges are filed and bail is posted.