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Philippine Retirement Law: Understanding Discretionary Service Extensions for Government Employees
Learn how the Supreme Court clarifies discretionary service extensions for government employees and the legal limits of such authority.
Beneficial Ownership VS Legal Title Understanding Trust Relationships IN Philippine LAW
A look at how Philippine courts distinguish beneficial ownership from legal title in trust relationships, using a landmark case on employee dismissal and quitclaims.
Caught Red Handed: Understanding Warrantless Arrests in Philippine Drug Cases
A look at People v. Requiz on buy-bust operations, warrantless arrests, and how courts assess drug evidence in the Philippines.
Protecting Seafarers Understanding Work Related Illness AND Death Benefits IN THE Philippines
Understanding Attorney's Fees in the Philippines: Quantum Meruit and Fair Compensation
Learn how Philippine courts determine attorney's fees through quantum meruit, ensuring fair compensation for legal services rendered.
Soliciting Gifts for Official Action: Understanding Graft and Corruption in Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine law punishes public officers who solicit gifts for official favors, explained through the Supreme Court's Tecson v. Sandiganbayan ruling.
When Absence Is Not Abandonment: Understanding Illegal Dismissal in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when an employee's absences do not amount to abandonment, protecting workers from illegal dismissal.
Self-Defense in Philippine Law: Understanding Justifiable Homicide and the Burden of Proof
Explaining self-defense and justifiable homicide under Philippine law, including the requisites and the burden of proof on the accused.
Homicide vs Murder: Understanding Intent and Qualifying Circumstances in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how intent and qualifying circumstances distinguish homicide from murder, and explains cyber libel prescription rules.
Conspiracy and Criminal Liability in the Philippines: Accomplice vs Principal Liability
Understanding Philippine criminal liability through People v. Sarabia, explaining self-defense, treachery, and the distinction between accomplice and principal liability.
Treachery and Passion: Understanding Murder and Mitigating Circumstances in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains when sudden attacks qualify as treachery and why passion and obfuscation may reduce criminal liability.
When Words Wound Understanding Damages FOR Baseless Lawsuits IN THE Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts award damages for baseless lawsuits, what must be proven, and practical tips to protect your rights.
Protecting Sugar Workers Rights Understanding Non-Diminution of Benefits in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court explains how the non-diminution of benefits rule protects sugar workers when new laws replace old ones.
Filing Replevin Cases in the Philippines: Understanding MTC Jurisdiction Limits
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on MTC jurisdiction in replevin cases with damages claims, citing Movers-Baseco vs. Cyborg Leasing.
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Understanding Your Rights to Backwages and Separation Pay
Learn what illegal dismissal means in the Philippines, including your rights to full backwages, separation pay, and attorney's fees under the Labor Code.
Honesty is the Best Policy: Understanding Concealment in Philippine Insurance Law
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when an insurer may deny a claim for concealment, and who may sue on a mortgage redemption insurance policy.
Moral Ascendancy as Intimidation: Understanding Familial Rape in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies how a relative's moral ascendancy can constitute intimidation in rape, affirming a conviction for familial sexual assault.
Protecting Your Loan Understanding Good Faith Mortgagees In Philippine Property Law
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains when a mortgagee is protected as a good faith lender, even if the mortgagor's title is later challenged.
Judicial Efficiency AND Accountability Understanding Timelines FOR Case Resolution IN Philippine Courts
Acquittal Due to Insufficient Evidence: Understanding Conspiracy in Philippine Fraud Cases
Learn how Philippine courts determine conspiracy in criminal cases, using the Marcelino murder case as a guide to evidentiary standards.
Gross Negligence of Public Officials: Understanding Liability in Philippine Law
When are public officials liable for gross negligence? This article explains the legal standard and how Philippine courts apply it.
Navigating Philippine Election Disputes Understanding Comelec AND Hret Jurisdiction
A clear guide to the division of authority between the Commission on Elections and the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal in election contests.
Understanding Statutory Rape in the Philippines: Protecting Children Under Twelve
Philippine law treats sexual acts with children under 12 as statutory rape, regardless of consent. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court case.