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Jan 28, 2000 diplomatic immunity criminal law defamation asian development bank vienna convention philippine supreme court

Diplomatic Immunity vs Defamation: The Liang Case and Limits of Official Acts

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on ADB staff immunity, defamation, and why diplomatic immunity is not absolute for criminal acts.

Aug 30, 1999 election law disqualification comelec omnibus election code evidence jurisprudence

Election Disqualification: Why Strong Evidence Is Crucial to Unseat a Winner

A dismissed disqualification case shows why clear, credible evidence is vital when challenging an election winner under Philippine law.

Jun 23, 1999 criminal-law buy-bust operation dangerous drugs conspiracy entrapment death penalty

When Buy-Bust Operations Stand Firm: Upholding Drug Convictions in the Philippines

The Supreme Court affirms drug convictions from a buy-bust operation, clarifying conspiracy rules and correcting the penalty from death to reclusion perpetua.

Mar 25, 1999 real property tax local government code tax ordinances public hearings publication requirements assessment appeals

Challenging Real Property Tax Ordinances: Public Hearings and Publication Requirements

Learn how Philippine courts handle challenges to real property tax ordinances, including public hearing and publication requirements under the Local Government Code.

Feb 11, 1999 labor-law illegal-dismissal grave-misconduct security-of-tenure nlrc employee-discipline

Misconduct vs Initiative: Navigating Employee Discipline and Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a supervisor's irregular acts constitute grave misconduct or mere initiative, and the limits of dismissal as a penalty.

Dec 23, 1998 family code illegitimate children surname civil registrar philippine law

Surname of Illegitimate Children: Mothers Right Prevails Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court rules illegitimate children must use their mother's surname, even when the father admits paternity.

Mar 22, 1998 rent-a-car liability quasi-delict vicarious liability insurance law philippine supreme court torts

Rent-a-Car Liability in the Philippines: When Is the Owner Liable for Lessee’s Negligence?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when rent-a-car companies are liable for lessee negligence under quasi-delict and vicarious liability rules.

Mar 11, 1998 property-law land-registration mandamus torrens-system lra decree-of-registration

When Can the LRA Refuse to Issue a Decree of Registration? Mandamus Limits Explained

The Supreme Court explains when the Land Registration Authority may validly refuse to issue a decree of registration and why mandamus cannot compel it.

Jun 27, 1996 employees compensation police officers labor law pd 626 on-duty status

When Is a Police Officer Considered On-Duty? Compensation Under Philippine Law

Philippine law treats police officers as on duty 24 hours a day for compensation purposes. Learn how this affects claims under the Employees' Compensation Program.