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Public Land Ownership in the Philippines: Why Possession Alone Isn't Enough | ASG Law
Philippine law requires more than occupation to own public land. Learn the rules on classification, possession, and judicial confirmation of title.
Ensuring Proper Summons: Why Defective Service Can Dismiss Your Case in the Philippines
Learn how defective summons service can void court proceedings and why proper service is crucial in Philippine civil and criminal cases.
Beyond THE Allegation Proving Rape AND Protecting Rights IN THE Philippines
Laches and Land Ownership: Time Limits in Philippine Property Disputes
The Supreme Court explains how laches, prescription, and procedural deadlines can bar heirs from contesting property transfers in the Philippines.
Voting Rights of Assigned Shares: Ensuring Corporate Control in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies voting rights of assigned shares and how corporations can protect control through share restrictions and legal safeguards.
Rape Shield Laws Protecting Victims AND Ensuring Fair Trials IN THE Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape cases clarifies that exact dates need not be alleged, but victim's minority must be for death penalty.
When Silence Is Not Golden: Treachery in Philippine Murder Law
A Supreme Court ruling explains how sudden, unprovoked attacks qualify as treachery, elevating homicide to murder in the Philippines.
Cyber Libel Prescription in the Philippines: One-Year Rule and the Weight of Unsigned Resolutions
The Supreme Court clarifies that cyber libel prescribes in one year and that unsigned resolutions do not create binding precedent.
The Slightest Touch: Defining Rape and Protecting Children in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies "slightest penetration" in rape cases, distinguishing consummated rape from attempted rape in People v. Quarre.
Injunction VS Annulment Understanding THE Proper Remedy FOR Challenging Final Judgments IN THE Philippines
Proving Rape in the Philippines: Why a Victim's Testimony Can Convict Without Physical Evidence
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape conviction based on credible victim testimony, explaining when physical evidence is not required for conviction.
Bouncing Checks and Broken Promises: Estafa and BP 22 in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling explains when a bouncing check leads to both estafa and BP 22 violations, and how penalties are computed.
Holding Judges Accountable Understanding Sanctions for Judicial Delay in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts sanction judges for delay in rendering decisions, and what this means for litigants seeking timely justice.
Protecting Children: The Weight of Testimony in Statutory Rape Cases in the Philippines
How a child victim's credible testimony can convict in statutory rape cases, and why forensic exams must be child-sensitive.
Breach of Trust: Examining Parental Accountability in Incestuous Rape Cases in the Philippines
A father convicted of raping his daughter twice. The Supreme Court affirms the conviction, clarifies penalties, and awards damages.
How Witness Testimony Sealed a Murder Conviction in the Philippines
The Supreme Court affirms a murder conviction based on credible witness testimony, explaining the legal standard of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Unlawful Searches Protecting Vehicle Privacy IN THE Philippines
When can police search a vehicle without a warrant? The Supreme Court explains probable cause, plain view, and consent rules.
Corporate Name Confusion: Protecting Business Identity in the Philippines
When can the SEC compel a corporation to change its name? A Supreme Court ruling on confusingly similar corporate names and public protection.
Security of Tenure vs Management Prerogatives: Employee Transfers in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employee transfers, security of tenure, and management prerogatives explained in plain language.
Eyewitness Testimony and Treachery: How One Credible Witness Can Prove Murder in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling on how a lone eyewitness's credible testimony, plus treachery, can establish guilt for murder beyond reasonable doubt.
The Boundaries of Consent: Statutory Rape and the Exploitation of Minors in the Philippines
The Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Jalosjos clarifies that statutory rape applies regardless of consent, especially when minors are exploited.
Judicial Overreach and the Boundaries of Preliminary Investigations in the Philippines
Sales v. Sandiganbayan clarifies that preliminary investigations are substantive rights, not mere formalities, and sets limits on prosecutorial discretion.
Moral Turpitude and Bouncing Checks: Disqualifying Election Candidates in the Philippines
The Supreme Court rules that conviction for violation of B.P. Blg. 22 (Bouncing Checks Law) involves moral turpitude, disqualifying candidates from public office.
Extradition in the Philippines: Balancing Due Process and International Cooperation
Philippine courts can provisionally rule on a plaintiff's death in ejectment cases, balancing due process with the need for swift resolution.