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Uncounseled Confessions and the Right to Silence: Protecting Due Process in Philippine Criminal Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when uncounseled confessions are inadmissible and why timely objections matter in Philippine criminal procedure.
When a Trial Judge Defies a Higher Court: Annulling a Decision Issued Despite a TRO
The Supreme Court annuls a trial court decision rendered in defiance of a Court of Appeals TRO, reaffirming judicial hierarchy and due process.
Due Process Prevails: Conviction Without Trial Violates Fundamental Rights
A judge who convicted an accused without trial on the merits was held liable for gross ignorance of the law, reaffirming due process.
When Police Officers Face Summary Dismissal: Due Process and the Limits of Extraordinary Remedies
A police officer's summary dismissal for extortion upheld despite dismissal of criminal case; certiorari and mandamus cannot substitute for appeal.
Due Process in Attorney Disciplinary Cases: The Mandatory Formal Investigation
The Supreme Court reminds the IBP that a formal investigation is mandatory in lawyer disciplinary cases, remanding a dismissed complaint for further proceedings.
Can a Non-Party Be Bound by an Injunction? The Due Process Rule
A preliminary injunction binds only parties to the case. Here's what Mabayo Farms v. Santos means for due process.
Sheriffs' Duty to Execute Court Orders: Balancing Diligence and Due Process
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies sheriffs' duty to promptly execute writs of demolition, balancing enforcement with respect for due process.
Invalid Substituted Service Voids Ejectment Ensuring Due Process in Philippine Courts
When substituted service of summons fails, courts lack jurisdiction. Learn from Samartino v. Raon how due process protects property rights.
Valid Service of Summons: Due Process in Electoral Protests Before the HRET
When is substituted service of summons valid in election protests? The Supreme Court clarifies the strict rules in Sandoval v. HRET.
Safeguarding Suffrage: Due Process and Valid Service of Summons in Election Protests
A look at Sandoval v. HRET, where the Supreme Court nullified defective substituted service of summons, upholding due process in election contests.
Judicial Accountability: Timely Resolution and Due Process in Court Proceedings
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's undue delay and gross ignorance of the law, and the importance of due process in court proceedings.
Improper Venue Dismissal Know Your Rights Philippine Courts AND Procedural DUE Process
Learn how Philippine courts handle improper venue dismissal and why procedural due process protects your right to a fair hearing.
Due Process and the Ombudsman: Reinstating Charges After Dismissal
When can the Ombudsman revive dismissed charges? The Supreme Court explains the due process limits in Roxas v. Vasquez.
Due Process and Premature Rulings: Amending a Complaint Before an Answer
The Supreme Court clarifies that a plaintiff may amend a complaint as a matter of right before an answer is filed, even amid pending dismissal proceedings.
Due Process in Ombudsman Reinvestigations: The Roxas and Nacpil Case
When can the Ombudsman reinstate dismissed charges? The Roxas case clarifies due process rights in reinvestigations.
When a Sheriff's Demolition Violates Due Process: Lessons from Biscocho v. Marero
A sheriff demolished homes of non-parties to an ejectment case. The Supreme Court ruled this was grave misconduct violating due process.
Premature Proclamation and Due Process in Election Contests: Abinal v. COMELEC
The Supreme Court clarifies when COMELEC may order a proclamation while a pre-proclamation appeal is pending, and the limits of due process claims.
Security of Tenure Prevails: Illegal Demotion and Due Process in Philippine Ports Authority Case
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that a government employee cannot be demoted without cause and due process, even amid reorganization.
Security of Tenure Prevails: Illegal Demotion and Reinstatement Rights in the Philippine Ports Authority
SC ruling: a permanent appointee cannot be demoted without cause and due process; reinstatement and backpay differentials explained.
Due Process and Proper Notice in Government Appointments: The Monserate Case
The Supreme Court ruled that a government employee cannot be demoted without due process, including proper notice and hearing.
Confessions and Constitutional Rights: How Philippine Courts Balance Justice and Due Process in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies when extrajudicial confessions are admissible and how circumstantial evidence can sustain a conviction in rape with homicide.
Meralco's Power Play: When Disconnecting Electricity Demands Due Process
The Supreme Court ruled that Meralco cannot disconnect electricity for alleged meter tampering without an officer of the law or ERB representative witnessing the discovery.
Upholding DUE Process When Acquittal Isnt Always Final IN Rape With Homicide Cases
How the Supreme Court Sanctions Judicial Delay and Prosecutorial Nonfeasance in Criminal Cases
The Supreme Court annulled an acquittal tainted by prosecutorial nonfeasance and judicial delay, reaffirming due process for offended parties.