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When Circumstantial Evidence Justifies Dismissal for Fraud Against the Company
Philippine Airlines v. NLRC shows when circumstantial evidence suffices to prove employee fraud justifying dismissal for loss of trust.
Circumstantial Evidence in Robbery With Homicide: When Conviction Stands Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The Supreme Court explains when circumstantial evidence suffices to convict for robbery with homicide, and why flight and unexplained absence signal guilt.
When Murder Becomes Homicide: The Acaya Case on Treachery and Credibility
The Supreme Court explains when a killing is homicide, not murder, and how courts weigh witness credibility and physical evidence.
Recanted Testimony in Rape Cases: Credibility and Victim Protection
The Supreme Court clarifies how courts evaluate credibility in rape cases, including the role of recanted testimony and medical evidence.
Falsified Overtime Slips: Why Acquittal Does Not Overturn a Dismissal
An employee acquitted of falsifying overtime slips still lost her job. The Supreme Court explains why labor dismissal needs only substantial evidence, not proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Circumstantial Evidence and Eyewitness Testimony in Rape of a Minor: People v. Torejos
The Supreme Court affirms a death sentence for rape of a three-year-old, clarifying evidentiary rules on witness credibility and circumstantial proof.
Circumstantial Evidence and Conviction: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Homicide Cases
How the Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence, explaining the rules on conspiracy, treachery, and damages.
Circumstantial Evidence and Conspiracy: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Murder Cases
How the Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction based on circumstantial evidence and conspiracy, explaining the rules for proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Rape Conviction Upheld Victims Testimony Sufficient Despite Lack OF Medical Evidence
Treachery and Witness Credibility: Proving Murder Beyond Reasonable Doubt
How the Supreme Court weighed witness credibility, treachery, and circumstantial evidence in affirming a murder conviction with modifications.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Credibility, Physical Evidence, and the Weight of Medical Findings
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, explaining how medical evidence and credible testimony outweigh minor inconsistencies in the complainant's account.
Perfecting Imperfect Titles: The Burden of Proof in Land Registration Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the heavy burden of proof in land registration cases, requiring clear evidence of open, continuous possession for at least 30 years.
Statutory Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Lack of Physical Evidence
The Supreme Court affirms a statutory rape conviction, ruling that an intact hymen and lack of physical injuries do not negate carnal knowledge.
Disqualification for Terrorism, Direct Participation, and Spousal Liability in Elections
A wife-candidate can be disqualified for election terrorism committed by her husband when evidence shows her direct participation or acquiescence.
Gunpowder Residue and Witness Credibility: Evaluating Evidence in Philippine Murder Cases
How Philippine courts weigh witness credibility, conspiracy, and treachery in murder convictions, explained through a 2000 Supreme Court ruling.
Upholding Tenant Rights Establishing Tenancy Despite Conflicting Evidence
Supreme Court ruling clarifies how substantial evidence and rental receipts establish bona fide tenancy under agrarian law.
Confession as Key Evidence in Rape With Homicide Case: People v. Valla
A confession made to barangay officials after finding a victim's body can convict. The Supreme Court explains when extrajudicial admissions are admissible evidence.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Acquittal in Theft Case Due to Insufficient Evidence and Questionable Witness Testi
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling acquits an accused in a theft case after finding the prosecution's evidence insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Premature Dismissal Safeguarding A Partys Right TO Present Evidence IN Property Disputes
Learn how the Supreme Court protects a party's right to present evidence before dismissing property disputes, ensuring fair trials.
Physical Evidence Prevails Over Witness Testimony in Traffic Collision Liability
Supreme Court ruling on vehicular accidents: physical evidence outweighs biased witness testimony in determining fault and liability.
Due Process in Dismissal: Protecting Government Employees From Unlawful Termination
The Supreme Court clarifies when dropping a government employee from the rolls for AWOL violates due process, and what evidence is required.
Protecting Your Home: Illegal Search and Seizure in Philippine Drug Cases
When police act on a tip without a warrant, evidence may be inadmissible. Learn from a Supreme Court ruling on illegal searches.
Inconsistent Testimony in Rape Cases: How Reasonable Doubt Leads to Acquittal
How inconsistent testimony and lack of corroborating evidence created reasonable doubt, leading to acquittal in a Philippine rape case.
Proving Actual Damages in Philippine Courts: Why Evidence Matters
A look at how Philippine courts decide damages claims, using a Supreme Court case to show why solid evidence beats mere assertions.