Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Why Only Regional Trial Courts Can Issue Hold-Departure Orders in Criminal Cases
A judge's reprimand clarifies that only RTCs may issue hold-departure orders, protecting the constitutional right to travel.
Judicial Corruption Upholding Integrity IN THE Philippine Judiciary
The Supreme Court reprimands a judge for impropriety, misdemeanor, and gross ignorance of law in Tapiru v. Biden.
Judicial Integrity Upheld: Judge Reprimanded for Ignorance of the Law
A judge who violated the doctrine of res judicata and ignored a final ruling is held liable for serious inefficiency.
When a Lawyer's Actions Lead to Reprimand: The Villaflor v. Sarita Case
A lawyer who deliberately misreads a TRO to enforce a demolition order faces suspension. Learn the ethical limits of client advocacy.
Lawyer Reprimanded for Losing Client Trust: Fidelity Lessons from Curimatmat v. Gojar
A lawyer's duty of fidelity means keeping clients informed and appealing on time. The Supreme Court's reprimand in Curimatmat v. Gojar explains why.
Why Lawyers in Government Service Are Still Bound by the Code of Professional Responsibility
A prosecutor's failure to remit SSS payments led to reprimand, affirming that public office does not exempt lawyers from ethical rules.
Maintaining Judicial Integrity: Why Avoiding the Appearance of Impropriety Matters
A judge's phone call to a litigant led to a reprimand, not for abuse of authority, but for creating the appearance of impropriety.
Clerk of Court Negligence: Ensuring Accurate Court Records to Prevent Wrongful Arrests
A clerk of court's failure to verify a recalled arrest warrant led to a wrongful arrest, resulting in a severe reprimand and a reminder of record-keeping duties.
Speedy Justice Delayed: Understanding Summary Procedure in Philippine Courts
A judge's delay in acting on a summary procedure case leads to a severe reprimand, highlighting the importance of speedy justice.
Upholding Judicial Competence: The Cost of Ignoring Basic Procedural Rules
A judge's severe reprimand for gross ignorance of appeal rules underscores the high standard of competence expected of Philippine courts.
Judicial Delay: A Judge's Duty to Decide Cases Promptly in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court reprimands judge for three-year delay in deciding a case, underscoring the 90-day rule and judicial accountability.
Judicial Accountability: Supreme Court Reprimands Judge for Undue Delay in Case Resolution
Supreme Court holds judges accountable for delays, reprimanding a judge who failed to decide cases within the reglementary period.