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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.

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Oct 2, 1997 labor-law bad-faith employee-rights damages common-carrier civil-code

Employers Bad Faith Actions Employee Rights AND Remedies IN THE Philippines

Learn how Philippine law protects employees and passengers from employer bad faith, with remedies and damages explained in plain language.

Oct 2, 1997 common carriers lost luggage breach of contract civil code damages passenger rights

Lost Luggage Liability of Common Carriers in the Philippines: The Sarkies Tours Case

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies common carrier liability for lost passenger luggage, including moral and exemplary damages under the Civil Code.

Sep 22, 1997 death penalty automatic review criminal procedure due process supreme court

Automatic Review of Death Penalty Cases Safeguards Justice Regardless of the Accused's Actions

The Supreme Court clarifies that automatic review of death penalty cases ensures justice and due process, independent of the accused's conduct or character.

Jul 17, 1997 airline liability passenger rights common carrier damages civil code philippine law

Airline Liability for Stranded Passengers: Understanding Passenger Rights in the Philippines

Philippine Airlines v. Court of Appeals clarifies airline liability for stranded passengers, discrimination, and damages under Philippine law.

Jun 19, 1997 administrative-law court-clerks neglect-of-duty administrative-liability civil-service philippine-law

Consequences of Neglecting Duty: A Philippine Court Clerks Case

A clerk's neglect of duty can lead to administrative liability. This article explains the legal standards and consequences for court personnel in the Philippines.

Mar 3, 1997 civil-litigation municipal-counsel legal-representation provincial-attorney rules-of-court jurisprudence

Who Can Represent a Philippine Municipality in Court: Legal Representation Rules

Explains who may legally represent a municipality in Philippine courts, the effect of unauthorized counsel, and when proceedings may be adopted.

Dec 24, 1996 ombudsman judicial independence administrative law supreme court judges anti-graft

When Can the Ombudsman Investigate Judges? The Dolalas Rule on Judicial Independence

The Supreme Court clarifies the boundary between Ombudsman authority and judicial independence in investigating judges for delay.

Sep 20, 1996 criminal-law rape new-trial recanted-testimony medical-evidence supreme-court

Recanted Testimony and Conflicting Medical Reports: When Can a Rape Conviction Be Overturned

Philippine Supreme Court explains when recanted testimony and conflicting medical reports can justify a new trial in rape convictions.

Mar 29, 1996 child custody family code article 213 under seven rule parental authority supreme court

Child Custody in the Philippines: Understanding the Under-Seven Rule

The Supreme Court explains the mandatory under-seven rule in child custody cases under Article 213 of the Family Code.

Mar 28, 1996 speedy trial double jeopardy dismissal of criminal case criminal procedure due process jurisprudence

Speedy Trial Rights, Dismissals, and Double Jeopardy in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when dismissal for failure to prosecute violates due process and when double jeopardy protects the accused.