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Why Court Clerks Cannot Issue Release Orders: The Biag v. Gubatanga Case
A clerk of court released a criminal accused without a judge's signature. The Supreme Court ruled this was grave misconduct.
Deed of Assignment Validity: Signature Authenticity and Corporate Share Transfers in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on forged signatures, blank deeds of assignment, and share transfer validity in corporations.
Forum Shopping in Philippine Courts: Why Personal Certification Matters
The Supreme Court clarifies when a lawyer's signature on a non-forum shopping certification is fatal to an appeal.
Tax Assessment Waivers: Why the BIR Commissioner's Signature Is Crucial
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why waivers of the tax prescription period require the BIR Commissioner's signature to be valid.
Fatal Flaws in Appeals: Why Strict Procedural Compliance Is Non-Negotiable in Philippine Courts
A missed signature and an uncertified document cost these litigants their appeal. Learn the strict rules for Philippine appellate filings.
Supreme Court Dismisses Court Employee for Falsifying Judge's Signature
The Supreme Court dismisses a court interpreter for forging his judge's signature, underscoring that dishonesty has no place in the judiciary.
Falsification of Public Documents: Upholding Integrity in Philippine Public Service
A Supreme Court ruling on a court interpreter's dismissal for forging a judge's signature, underscoring integrity in public service.
Don't Get Trapped by Your Signature: How Estoppel Affects Home Construction Loans in the Philippines
A homeowner signed loan release documents, then tried to disown them. The Supreme Court applied estoppel—here's what that means for borrowers.
Philippine Election Law: Voter Intent Prevails Over Technical Ballot Defects
Supreme Court ruling clarifies that minor ballot irregularities, like missing BEI signatures, do not invalidate votes.
Ballot Authentication: How Missing BEI Signatures Affect Election Validity in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether unsigned ballots are spurious, and how voter intent prevails over technical omissions.