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Aug 29, 2000 criminal law rape cases delayed reporting victim testimony people v cano philippine jurisprudence

Delayed Reporting in Rape Cases: Why Philippine Courts Trust Victim Testimony

Philippine courts uphold rape convictions despite delayed reporting when victims offer credible reasons. Learn the legal principles from People v. Cano.

Aug 3, 2000 ejectment execution of judgment rule 39 rule 70 unlawful detainer forcible entry

Execution of Judgment in Ejectment Cases: Why the Court of Origin Matters

In ejectment cases, execution of an affirmed judgment generally belongs to the trial court of origin, not the appellate court. A Supreme Court ruling clarifies why.

Jul 31, 2000 lis pendens property law civil procedure pd 1529 cancellation yared v ilarde

Lis Pendens Cancellation in the Philippines: What Property Owners Should Know

Learn when a Notice of Lis Pendens can be cancelled in the Philippines, the grounds under PD 1529, and key lessons from Yared v. Ilarde.

Jul 19, 1999 criminal law rape rules of court child witness supreme court

Date Discrepancies in Rape Cases: Substance Over Technicality in Philippine Law

Philippine courts uphold rape convictions despite date discrepancies in the information, prioritizing substantive justice over technical defects.

Jul 1, 1999 article 125 revised penal code illegal detention proper judicial authority criminal procedure philippine law

Article 125 and the Proper Judicial Authority: Filing Before the MTC Stops the Detention Clock

Filing a complaint with the MTC counts as delivering a detainee to the proper judicial authority under Article 125, even without trial jurisdiction.

Dec 15, 1998 appeal deadline rules of court jurisdictional period finality of judgment civil procedure batara v court of appeals

Missed Appeal Deadlines in the Philippines: Strict Rules, Rare Exceptions

Philippine courts strictly enforce the 15-day appeal period. Missing it can end a case, with only truly exceptional circumstances excusing delay.

Sep 2, 1998 service of documents registered mail rules of court due process litigation civil procedure

Service by Registered Mail in the Philippines: When Deadlines Start Ticking

Understand when service by registered mail is complete in Philippine courts, and how insufficient postal certifications can protect your right to due process.

Aug 24, 1998 writ of demolition sheriff duties due process motion for reconsideration execution of judgments philippine jurisprudence

Premature Writ of Demolition: Due Process and the Sheriff's Duty in Philippine Execution

When can a sheriff implement a writ of demolition, and what happens when a motion for reconsideration is pending? The Supreme Court's ruling in A.M. No. P-98-1268 offers guidance.

Aug 20, 1997 docket fees jurisdiction improper venue civil procedure re-filing cases

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: Re-Filing a Case After Dismissal for Improper Venue

When a case is dismissed for improper venue, must new docket fees be paid upon re-filing? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.