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Incestuous Rape: The Unwavering Credibility of the Victim and the Inadmissibility of Weak Defenses
The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a father for five counts of incestuous rape, underscoring the weight given to a victim's credible testimony over denial and alibi.
Incestuous Rape: The Overriding Weight of the Victim's Testimony
The Supreme Court affirms a father's conviction for five counts of incestuous rape, underscoring that a credible victim's testimony prevails over denial and alibi.
Sabbatical Denials and Due Process: Balancing University Autonomy and Employee Rights
The Supreme Court clarifies when a university's denial of sabbatical leave and withholding of salaries constitutes bad faith, and when it does not.
The Weight of Testimony in Rape Convictions: Credible Witness Accounts Under Philippine Law
How Philippine courts weigh a rape victim's credible testimony against bare denials, and why medical evidence is not always required for conviction.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Credibility of Witness Testimony and the Defense of Denial
The Supreme Court affirmed a rape conviction, ruling that the trial court's assessment of witness credibility prevails over the accused's weak defenses of denial and alibi.
Default Admissions in Philippine Civil Cases: The Go Tong Ruling on Loan Documents
A general denial does not defeat a loan claim. Learn how Rule 8 admissions shape collection suits in the Philippines.
Unproven Claims When Government Contracts Lack Evidence Of Delivery
Supreme Court affirms COA denial of P63M textbook claim for lack of proof of delivery and appropriation.
Grave Abuse of Discretion: When Courts Overstep Their Boundaries
Learn when a court's denial of a motion to dismiss amounts to grave abuse of discretion, and when errors are merely judgment calls.
VAT Refund Denials: Why "Zero-Rated" Must Appear on Invoices
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on VAT refund claims: strict invoicing rules, including the "zero-rated" imprint, determine success.
Grave Abuse of Discretion When Courts Fail to Justify Denial of Preliminary Injunction
The Supreme Court rules that a court commits grave abuse of discretion when it denies a preliminary injunction without stating its factual and legal bases.
Buy-Bust Operations and Chain of Custody: Key Lessons from a Drug Conviction
A Supreme Court ruling on a buy-bust operation clarifies the rules on warrantless arrests, chain of custody, and the defenses of denial and frame-up.
Speedy Trial vs Provisional Dismissal: Balancing Rights in Criminal Proceedings
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a case dismissal for denial of speedy trial becomes final, and how provisional dismissal works.
The Weight of Witness Testimony in Philippine Murder Convictions
How positive eyewitness identification outweighs alibi and denial in Philippine robbery with homicide cases, explained through a Supreme Court ruling.
Parental Authority and Rape: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt
A father convicted of raping his 13-year-old daughter. The Supreme Court explains why denial, alibi, and a retraction letter failed to overcome credible testimony.
Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Shifting Defenses: The Importance of Victim Testimony
Supreme Court affirms qualified rape conviction, ruling that credible victim testimony prevails over denial, ill motive claims, and pregnancy timing arguments.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim’s Credibility and the Weight of Positive Identification
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, detailing how a victim's credible testimony and positive identification outweigh denial and alibi defenses.
Positive Identification Over Alibi: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Murder Cases
Learn how positive identification by an eyewitness outweighs alibi and denial, establishing guilt beyond reasonable doubt in Philippine murder cases.
Demurrer to Evidence Denials and the Limits of Certiorari in Anti-Graft Cases
When can a denied demurrer to evidence be overturned? The Supreme Court clarifies the high bar of grave abuse of discretion.
Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Murder Conviction
Supreme Court rules positive identification by credible eyewitnesses outweighs denial and alibi defenses in murder cases.
Eyewitness Testimony and the Defense of Alibi: Assessing Credibility in Murder Cases
A Supreme Court ruling on how courts weigh eyewitness testimony against denial and alibi in murder prosecutions, with practical guidance.
Establishing Paternity Overcoming Denials AND Securing Child Support
Conviction for Statutory Rape of Minor Upheld Despite Accused’s Denial and Alibi
Philippine Supreme Court affirms qualified rape conviction of an uncle who assaulted his 5-year-old niece, rejecting alibi and denial defenses.
Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Criminal Prosecution
Supreme Court affirms conviction based on credible eyewitness identification, rejecting alibi and denial defenses in murder case.
Fresh Period Rule in Criminal Appeals: Protecting the Accused's Right to Appeal
The Supreme Court applies the fresh period rule to criminal appeals, ensuring accused persons get a full 15 days to appeal after denial of reconsideration.