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Breach of Trust Establishing Estafa Through Misappropriation of Funds
When does a failure to return money become estafa? The Supreme Court explains the elements of misappropriation under Article 315.
Breach of Trust Estafa Conviction Affirmed in Jewelry Consignment Case
Supreme Court affirms estafa conviction for consignee who sold jewelry on credit and failed to remit proceeds or return items.
Breach of Trust as Just Cause for Termination: Protecting Employer Confidence
When an employee's dishonesty erodes the employer's trust, dismissal may be justified under Article 282 of the Labor Code.
Breach of Trust: Defining the Boundaries of Qualified Theft in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of qualified theft and the proper penalty, emphasizing grave abuse of confidence in a cashier's pilferage case.
Breach OF Trust Establishing Conspiracy IN Qualified Theft Among Government Employees
Breach of Trust Establishing Conspiracy in Qualified Theft Cases in the Philippines
How a cashier's breach of trust led to 30 counts of qualified theft, and what the Supreme Court ruled on penalties.
Breach OF Trust Dismissal FOR Court Employees Extorting Litigants
Breach OF Trust Disbarment FOR Attorneys Dishonest Dealings With Clients
Breach of Trust: Defining Qualified Theft Through Grave Abuse of Confidence in Employment
A sales clerk who failed to remit collections was convicted of qualified theft, not estafa. The Supreme Court explains the key difference.
Breach of Trust: Upholding Employer Rights in Managerial Dismissals in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when loss of trust and confidence justifies dismissing managerial employees, even without actual damage to the employer.
Breach of Trust: Dismissal for Dishonesty in Handling Court Funds
A Supreme Court ruling shows why court clerks who misappropriate judiciary funds face dismissal, even with restitution and mitigating circumstances.
Breach of Trust Justifying Dismissal for Supervisors in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when supervisors may be validly dismissed for loss of trust and confidence, applying the totality of infractions rule.
Breach of Trust When Good Faith Fails in Public Office
A governor's conviction for violating RA 3019 shows that reliance on officials' assurances does not excuse sidestepping procurement rules.
No Separation Pay for Employees Dismissed for Cause: Key Labor Ruling
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that employees validly dismissed for just causes like breach of trust are not entitled to separation pay.
Breach of Trust vs Due Process: When Dismissed Employees Get Separation Pay in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when validly dismissed employees may receive separation pay, distinguishing just causes under Article 282 of the Labor Code.
Breach of Trust Convicting a Father for the Qualified Rape of His Daughter
The Supreme Court affirms a father's conviction for eight counts of qualified rape, explaining how moral ascendancy replaces force in incestuous rape.
Breach of Trust Defining Qualified Theft in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of qualified theft, emphasizing grave abuse of confidence as the distinguishing factor in criminal cases.
Loss of Confidence in Dismissal Cases: Employers Must Substantiate the Breach of Trust
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that loss of trust and confidence requires clear, convincing proof, not mere allegations.
Breach OF Trust AN Employees Dismissal FOR Dishonesty AND THE Limits OF Employer Discretion
When Bank Officers Face Dismissal for Breach of Trust: The Cruz v. BPI Case
A bank assistant manager's dismissal for approving fraudulent dollar transactions is upheld by the Supreme Court as valid breach of trust.
Breach of Trust: Upholding Employers' Right to Terminate Managerial Employees in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when employers may validly terminate managerial employees for breach of trust, examining the legal standards and evidentiary requirements.
Breach OF Trust Defining Evident BAD Faith IN Public Funds Mismanagement
Lawyer Suspended for Misappropriating Client Funds in Breach of Trust
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for six months for failing to return client funds consigned with HLURB, violating Canon 16 of the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Breach of Trust: Examining Guilt in Step-Parent Rape Cases Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms a stepfather's rape conviction, explaining how moral ascendancy and threats establish intimidation in incestuous rape.