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PEZA Cannot Cancel Lease Contracts Without Due Process: The Saffirou Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that PEZA's unilateral cancellation of a lease agreement without hearing violates due process and may be enjoined by courts.
Due Process Limits of Disqualification and the Duty of Judicial Impartiality
A look at how the Supreme Court defined the limits of res judicata and the duty of judges to remain impartial in Salanga v. Alagar.
Due Process in Preliminary Investigations: Raro v. Sandiganbayan Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies that defects in a preliminary investigation do not automatically invalidate an information or violate due process.
Ejectment Case Dismissal for Failure to Appear: Due Process in Philippine Summary Proceedings
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when failure to appear at preliminary conference in ejectment cases warrants judgment and what due process requires.
Judicial Accountability: Due Process in Ejectment Cases and the Ombudsman's Limits
When can the Ombudsman investigate a judge? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule on judicial accountability in ejectment cases.
Right to Photocopy Ballots in Philippine Election Protests: Due Process and Fair Elections
A look at the Supreme Court's ruling on a COMELEC order declaring a ghost precinct, and the due process rights of voters in election protests.
Jurisdiction Over Foreign Entities: Summons and Due Process in Philippine Courts
When can Philippine courts validly exercise jurisdiction over foreign corporations? The Banco do Brasil case explains the rules on summons and due process.
Reconstitution of Land Titles: Protecting Property Rights in the Philippines
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judicial reconstitution of lost titles, emphasizing due process and jurisdictional requirements to protect property rights.
Correcting Manifest Errors in Election Returns: The Angelia Case
How COMELEC can correct obvious tallying errors in election returns even after proclamation, and why due process still matters.
Due Process in Administrative Dismissal: Fair Opportunity to Respond in PNP Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that due process in administrative cases requires notice and an opportunity to explain, not a full trial-type hearing.
Due Process and Judicial Conduct: When Speedy Action Becomes Abuse of Authority
A judge who ruled on a motion before the scheduled hearing was fined for violating due process. Learn the rules on notice and hearing.
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Why Unauthenticated Evidence and Lack of Due Process Can Cost Employers
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies illegal dismissal rules: retirement age, CBA benefits, and employer liability in Ondevilla v. Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
Judicial Accountability and Due Process in Business Permit Revocations
Acebedo Optical v. CA clarifies limits of mayoral power over business permits and why ultra vires conditions cannot bind a permit holder.
Judicial Accountability Balancing Discretion AND DUE Process IN Granting Bail
Due Process in Bail Applications: The Mandatory Hearing for Capital Offenses
Bail in capital offenses requires a mandatory hearing to determine if evidence of guilt is strong. Learn the rules from Narciso v. Sta. Romana-Cruz.
Employers' Subsidiary Liability and Due Process in Criminal Proceedings
When can an employer be held subsidiarily liable for an employee's crime? The Supreme Court explains the due process requirements.
Due Process Denied: The Importance of Hearing Notices in Default Orders Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on default orders without hearing notices, and the duty of clerks of court in safeguarding due process.
Speedy Disposition of Cases: Balancing Delay and Due Process in Anti-Graft Proceedings
Explaining the Castillo v. Sandiganbayan ruling on what counts as unreasonable delay in anti-graft cases and the right to speedy disposition.
Due Process in Labor Appeals: When the NLRC Must Rule on a Motion to Reduce the Appeal Bond
In Coral Point v. NLRC, the Supreme Court ruled that a motion to reduce the supersedeas bond must be resolved before an employer's appeal is dismissed.
Service of Summons on Corporations: Due Process and Jurisdictional Validity
When is service of summons on a corporation valid? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on proper service, substantial compliance, and jurisdiction.
DUE Process AND Union Security Balancing Rights IN Labor Disputes
Invalid Substituted Service Protecting Due Process AND Jurisdictional Rights
A void summons means no jurisdiction—what Spouses Miranda v. Court of Appeals teaches about substituted service and due process.
Attorney Neglect, Due Process, and Accountability in Philippine Legal Representation
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on attorney negligence, due process, and accountability in legal representation under the Rules of Court.
Extrinsic Fraud and Due Process in Property Disputes: A Philippine Supreme Court Primer
Learn how the Supreme Court defines extrinsic fraud and due process in property disputes, with practical guidance for litigants.