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Apr 20, 1999 rear-end collision negligence proximate cause personal injury traffic law philippines

Rear-End Collision Liability in the Philippines: Negligence and Proximate Cause

Philippine courts presume the rear driver at fault in rear-end collisions. Learn the rules on negligence and proximate cause from Raynera v. Hiceta.

Mar 29, 1999 separation pay labor law allowances retrenchment labor code philippines

Separation Pay in the Philippines: When Are Allowances Included?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when monthly allowances form part of the salary base for computing separation pay under the Labor Code.

Jul 30, 1998 pre-trial default order civil procedure philippine supreme court business litigation rules of court

Missed Pre-Trial and Default Orders: What Victory Liner v. Viron Means for Businesses

Philippine Supreme Court explains when missing a pre-trial can lead to default orders and why businesses must ensure proper representation.

Jul 23, 1998 criminal law witness credibility murder alibi evidence

Unshaken Testimony: How Philippine Courts Uphold Witness Credibility Despite Minor Inconsistencies

Philippine courts weigh witness credibility over minor inconsistencies. Learn how the Supreme Court ruled in People v. Crisostomo.

Feb 16, 1998 quasi-delict civil liability negligence vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict vs Criminal Negligence: Civil Liability in Philippine Accidents

The Supreme Court clarifies when a driver's negligence creates civil liability under quasi-delict, even without a criminal conviction.

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.

Sep 12, 1997 treachery murder criminal law revised penal code supreme court philippines

Treachery in Philippine Criminal Law: Understanding Unexpected Attacks

The Supreme Court explains treachery (alevosia) in murder cases, using People v. Reboltiado to show how sudden, planned attacks qualify.

Jun 9, 1997 common carriers passenger safety extraordinary diligence civil law transportation law liability

Common Carriers and Passenger Safety: The Standard of Extraordinary Diligence in Philippine Law

Philippine law requires common carriers to exercise extraordinary diligence in ensuring passenger safety. This article explains the legal standard and its practical implications.

Mar 26, 1997 criminal-law accomplice conspiracy revised-penal-code robbery supreme-court

Accomplice Liability: How Participation Level Determines Criminal Responsibility

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a participant in a crime is an accomplice, not a principal, and how courts determine the proper penalty.