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Mar 26, 1998 labor law nlrc motion for reconsideration certiorari procedural rules

Motion for Reconsideration in NLRC Cases: A Jurisdictional Requirement, Not a Mere Technicality

Filing a Motion for Reconsideration with the NLRC is mandatory before seeking certiorari. Missing this step can be fatal to an otherwise meritorious case.

Mar 22, 1998 rent-a-car liability quasi-delict vicarious liability insurance law philippine supreme court torts

Rent-a-Car Liability in the Philippines: When Is the Owner Liable for Lessee’s Negligence?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when rent-a-car companies are liable for lessee negligence under quasi-delict and vicarious liability rules.

Mar 10, 1998 labor law control test employee classification volunteer employer-employee relationship

Volunteer or Employee? The Control Test in Philippine Labor Law

Learn how the control test determines employee status in the Philippines, using the landmark Filipinas Broadcasting v. NLRC case.

Jan 19, 1998 labor law employer-employee relationship partnership illegal dismissal burden of proof supreme court

Employee vs. Partner in the Philippines: The Villaruel Case on Proof of Partnership

When is a worker an employee, not a partner? The Villaruel case clarifies the burden of proof and protects workers' labor rights.

Oct 12, 1997 labor law habitual absenteeism civil service government employees leave rules supreme court

Habitual Absenteeism of Government Employees: Penalties and Lessons from a Supreme Court Ruling

Habitual absenteeism is a grave offense for Philippine government employees. Learn the rules, penalties, and key lessons from a landmark Supreme Court case.

Aug 20, 1997 docket fees jurisdiction improper venue civil procedure re-filing cases

Docket Fees and Jurisdiction: Re-Filing a Case After Dismissal for Improper Venue

When a case is dismissed for improper venue, must new docket fees be paid upon re-filing? The Supreme Court clarifies the rule.

Aug 6, 1997 labor law motion for reconsideration nlrc procedural rules certiorari illegal dismissal

Motion for Reconsideration Deadlines in Labor Cases: The CEU Lesson

Learn how a missed Motion for Reconsideration deadline made a labor decision final and executory in Centro Escolar University v. NLRC.

Jul 27, 1997 land registration property law pd 1529 newspaper publication due process torrens system

Land Registration in the Philippines: Why Newspaper Publication Is Mandatory

Why newspaper publication is a mandatory requirement in Philippine land registration, and how failing to comply can invalidate your application.

May 22, 1997 labor law anti-marriage policy illegal dismissal women's rights labor code

Can Employers Ban Marriage? The Illegality of Anti-Marriage Policies in the Philippines

Philippine law bans anti-marriage policies for women. Learn the rules, the PT&T case, and what to do if dismissed for getting married.

Feb 11, 1997 sheriff fees rules of court civil procedure administrative law execution of judgment

Sheriff’s Fees in the Philippines: Rules, Limits, and the Abellera Case

Learn the legal limits on sheriff’s fees in the Philippines, the Abellera ruling on excessive charges, and practical safeguards for litigants.

Jan 20, 1997 agrarian reform darab parad jurisdiction r.a. 6657 land dispute

DARAB Jurisdiction Explained: Filing Agrarian Disputes in the Philippines

Learn where to file agrarian disputes in the Philippines—DARAB vs. PARAD jurisdiction clarified under R.A. 6657 and the DARAB rules.

Dec 22, 1996 labor law certification election collective bargaining agreement contract bar rule supreme court

Contract Bar Rule Explained: Certification Elections and CBAs in the Philippines

Learn how the contract bar rule limits certification elections during a CBA's term, based on the Formey Plastic case.

Nov 12, 1996 successor liability labor law illegal dismissal caliguia business transfer employee rights

Successor Liability in Philippine Labor Law: When New Owners Inherit Labor Obligations

Learn when a successor company inherits a predecessor's labor obligations under Philippine law, based on the Caliguia ruling.

Oct 29, 1996 labor law mental incapacity dismissal due process civil service supreme court

Mental Incapacity as a Ground for Dismissal: The Alagaban Case and Due Process in Philippine Labor Law

Philippine law allows dismissal for mental incapacity, but only with strict due process. The Alagaban case shows how courts balance employee rights and workplace efficiency.

Aug 20, 1996 election law failure of election election protest comelec omnibus election code borja vs comelec

Failure of Election vs. Election Protest: Key Differences Explained

Learn the legal distinction between a failure of election and an election protest, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Borja vs. COMELEC.

Jul 16, 1996 mandamus quo warranto special civil actions public office election law

Mandamus vs. Quo Warranto: Choosing the Right Remedy for Public Office Disputes

Learn when to file mandamus or quo warranto in Philippine law, and how the Supreme Court's ruling in Garces v. CA guides the choice.

May 7, 1996 labor law termination just cause serious misconduct due process nlrc

Just Cause Termination for Workplace Fighting: The Royo Case and Due Process in the Philippines

When can an employer fire an employee for fighting? The Royo case clarifies serious misconduct as just cause and the due process required.

Apr 1, 1996 labor law management prerogative illegal dismissal job description constructive dismissal overseas employment

When Can an Employer Assign Tasks Outside Your Job Description? Philippine Labor Law

Philippine law limits management prerogative. Learn when an employer can assign tasks outside your job description and your rights.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.