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Res Judicata Prevails Final Judgments Must Be Respected
The Supreme Court reaffirms that final judgments bind parties, and forum shopping undermines the orderly administration of justice.
The Clerk’s Duty: Accurate Case Reporting and the Efficient Administration of Justice in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge and clerk fined for issuing a subpoena to a life-term prisoner without authority, underscoring diligence in court duties.