Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Oct 29, 2024administrative lawde facto officeroperative fact doctrinejudicial ethicssupreme courtcivil procedure
Judicial Acts During Suspension: Balancing Authority and Protecting Litigant Rights
The Supreme Court validates decisions of a suspended judge under the de facto officer and operative fact doctrines, protecting good-faith litigants.
Liberty vs Military Authority: Balancing Rights in the Philippine Armed Forces
Supreme Court ruling on a general's preventive suspension and arrest, clarifying due process and injunctive relief in military discipline cases.
Preventive Suspension in the Philippines: When Does It Become Illegal
Philippine law allows preventive suspension of employees, but only under strict conditions. This article explains when it becomes illegal.