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Apr 21, 1999 estafa bouncing checks investment scam revised penal code supreme court philippine law

Bouncing Checks and Broken Promises: Understanding Estafa in Philippine Investment Schemes

Learn how the Supreme Court treats investment scams involving bouncing checks, deceit, and estafa under Philippine law.

Mar 4, 1999 illegal recruitment labor code philippine law overseas employment legal rights scam awareness

Red Flags and False Promises: How to Spot Illegal Recruiters in the Philippines

Learn how to spot illegal recruiters in the Philippines through the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Hernandez, with practical red flags and legal remedies.

Aug 21, 1997 bouncing checks civil liability bp 22 estafa check dishonor philippine law

Liability for Dishonored Checks: When Civil Damages Can Be Recovered

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a party can recover civil damages from a check issuer even if criminal liability under B.P. 22 is not established.

Jul 28, 1997 criminal law bouncing checks law bp 22 territorial jurisdiction supreme court philippines

Territorial Jurisdiction and Bouncing Checks Law: Where Can You Be Sued

The Supreme Court explains where a B.P. 22 bouncing checks case may be filed, based on territorial jurisdiction rules.