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Upholding Company Policies: Dismissal for Improper Stock Documentation
The Supreme Court upheld an employee's dismissal for violating a company policy on stock documentation, clarifying willful disobedience and due process in labor cases.
Sheriff's Dishonesty Leads to Dismissal: Upholding Integrity in Court Service
Supreme Court dismisses sheriff for extorting money from litigant, reaffirming strict standards of honesty for court personnel.
Challenging Illegal Searches and Evidence Admissibility in Philippine Drug Cases
Learn how the Supreme Court handles illegal search claims and evidence admissibility in drug possession cases under Philippine law.
Beyond Absence Proving Intent IN Abandonment Cases Under Philippine Labor LAW
Abandonment of Work: Proving Intent to Sever Employment in Philippine Labor Law
Explaining when absence becomes abandonment under Philippine law, using the Supreme Court's ruling in Aliten v. U-Need Lumber.
Torrens Title Indefeasibility Protection Against Collateral Attacks IN Property Disputes
Land Registration and the Importance of Accurate Property Identification: Republic vs. Enriquez
A land registration case shows why accurate property identification is crucial, and how discrepancies in area can defeat a title application.
Judicial Admissions: How a Party's Own Words Can Decide the Case
When parties admit facts in pleadings or testimony, courts may treat those admissions as conclusive. This article explains the rule.
Disbarment FOR Defiance Upholding Respect FOR THE Court AND THE Legal Profession
Accountability in Public Office: Canvassers' Duty of Care in Elections
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on election canvassers' liability for certifying padded votes, and the ethical duties of lawyers in public service.
Estate Settlement When Probate Courts Cant Decide Ownership Disputes
Learn how Philippine courts handle land registration disputes, including the need for original tracing cloth plans and clear evidence of ownership.
Upholding Client Trust Attorney Suspended FOR Misappropriating Funds AND Neglecting Legal Duty
Fixed-Term Government Officials: Security of Tenure and Dismissal Rules
Fixed-term officials like the KWF chair enjoy security of tenure. Dismissal requires just cause and due process, as the Supreme Court clarified.
Cashier's Checks and Bank Insolvency: When a Holder's Claim Is Not a Preference
A depositor's unpaid cashier's checks from a failed bank are disputed claims in liquidation, not automatic preferences. The Supreme Court explains why.
Protecting Child Rape Victims: The Supreme Court on Testimony and Credibility
A look at how Philippine courts treat the testimony of child rape victims and the rules on credibility in these sensitive cases.
When Can a Government Official Be Held Liable for Omission? The Buenaobra Case
The Supreme Court clarifies when a public officer may be held administratively liable for inaction, and the due process rights of non-career service officials.
Ombudsman Discretion in Preliminary Investigations: Limits of Judicial Review in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of judicial review over prosecutorial findings in preliminary investigations, emphasizing the standard of grave abuse of discretion.
Ejectment Actions Tolerance and the One-Year Filing Rule in Property Disputes
Learn how the one-year filing rule for ejectment cases works, and why mere allegations of tolerance are not enough in unlawful detainer suits.
Equitable Mortgage Intent Prevails Over Form in Property Transactions
In Romulo v. Layug, the Supreme Court ruled that a deed of absolute sale may be treated as an equitable mortgage when the parties intended it to secure a debt.
Supreme Court: Probable Cause for Libel Despite Fair Comment Defense
SC reinstates libel case over article on minor's underwear, ruling fair comment defense needs full trial.
Defamation and the Limits of Public Interest: Protecting Private Individuals From Unjustified Scorn
When does public interest end and defamation begin? The Binay case clarifies the limits of privileged communication in libel.
Barangay vs. Homeowners: Who Administers a Multi-Purpose Hall?
The Supreme Court clarifies the division of authority between barangays and homeowners' associations over government-funded facilities in subdivisions.
Breach of Marital Vows: Attorney's Immoral Conduct and the Legal Profession
Supreme Court rules on lawyer-client affair, immorality as professional misconduct, and penalties for breaching marital vows.
Conspiracy in Estafa: Shared Criminal Intent for Fraud Conviction
How Philippine courts infer conspiracy in estafa cases, using overt acts before, during, and after the crime to prove shared criminal intent.