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When Mental Illness Raises Doubt: The Estrada Case on Competency to Stand Trial
Philippine Supreme Court nullifies a murder conviction where the trial court ignored evidence of the accused's mental illness and denied a mental examination.
Seafarers' Sickness and Disability Benefits: What the Tuazon Case Teaches
The Supreme Court ruled that seafarers can claim sickness and disability benefits even with pre-existing conditions, as long as the illness occurs during the employment contract.
Dismissal DUE TO Illness Employers Duty TO Prove Validity AND DUE Process
When Can an Employer Terminate an OFW Due to Illness? The Medical Certificate Rule
Philippine law requires a medical certificate from a competent public health authority before an employer can validly terminate an OFW due to illness.
Protecting Seafarers Understanding Work Related Illness AND Death Benefits IN THE Philippines
Ensuring Fair Retirement Benefits for Government Employees with Work-Related Illnesses
Supreme Court ruling on permanent total disability benefits for government employees who retire early due to work-related illnesses.
Mitigating Circumstances in Murder and Parricide: Voluntary Surrender and Plea of Guilt Under Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine courts treat mitigating circumstances like illness and passion in murder and parricide cases, and why claims need solid evidence.
Mitigating Circumstances in Parricide: Illness and Passion as Defenses in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when illness and passion may mitigate parricide, requiring clear evidence of diminished willpower.
When Heart Disease Makes a Death Claim Compensable Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains when a non-occupational illness like cancer does not bar death benefits if a compensable heart ailment caused death.
When Health Is Not an Excuse: Understanding Neglect of Duty for Public Servants in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that illness does not excuse neglect of duty for public servants, defining the distinction from negligence.
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: Abandonment, Illness, and Employer Obligations
When does absence become abandonment, and when can illness justify termination? A Supreme Court ruling clarifies employer duties.
When Can a Company Terminate an Employee Due to Illness? Philippine Law Guide
Philippine law sets strict rules for terminating employees due to illness. Learn the requirements, including the six-month cure rule and medical certification.
Sick Leave and Security of Tenure: Supreme Court Upholds Employee Rights in Illegal Dismissal Case
The Supreme Court ruled that a janitor's dismissal for absences due to illness was illegal, affirming security of tenure protections for all employees.