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Apr 7, 2024 ombudsman administrative law dishonesty grave misconduct public service case-fixing

Case-Fixing in the Ombudsman: When Dishonesty Leads to Dismissal from Service

The Supreme Court affirms that case-fixing in the Ombudsman warrants dismissal, clarifying the standards of conduct for public servants.

Sep 14, 2021 hearsay dying declaration res gestae reasonable doubt homicide presumption of innocence

Hearsay, Dying Declarations, and Reasonable Doubt: Acquittal in Homicide Case

Supreme Court acquits homicide accused where prosecution relied on inadmissible hearsay, not direct evidence, and medical evidence conflicted.

Feb 2, 2021 unlawful detainer property law tolerance ejectment rules of court supreme court

Proving Tolerance in Unlawful Detainer: A Landmark Lesson from the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarifies the burden of proving tolerance in unlawful detainer cases. Learn the key evidence rules for ejectment disputes.

Nov 17, 2020 legitimate filiation inheritance property disputes family code bernardo v. fernando

Proving Legitimate Filiation: Key to Winning Philippine Inheritance Claims

Learn how the Supreme Court's ruling in Bernardo v. Fernando clarifies what evidence proves legitimate filiation for inheritance claims.

Jun 7, 2020 direct bribery revised penal code criminal law public officers supreme court evidence

Direct Bribery in the Philippines: Key Lessons from Mangulabnan v. People

Direct bribery explained through a landmark Supreme Court case: elements of the crime, evidentiary standards, and practical lessons for public officers.

Jan 26, 2006 insurance law burden of proof policy exclusions insurance claims supreme court

Burden of Proof in Insurance Claims: Insurers Must Prove Policy Exclusions Apply

When an insurer denies a claim citing a policy exclusion, Philippine law requires the insurer to prove the exception applies—mere suspicion is not enough.

Feb 18, 2003 unlawful arrest exclusionary rule warrantless arrest admissible evidence robbery criminal procedure

Unlawful Arrest and Admissible Evidence: Key Lessons from a Robbery Case

How the Supreme Court protected constitutional rights by excluding evidence from an unlawful warrantless arrest in a robbery case.

Dec 17, 2000 airport security warrantless search criminal law people v johnson drug possession constitutional rights

Airport Security Checks and Your Rights: The Johnson Case Explained

Understand your rights during airport security frisks in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Johnson.

Aug 22, 2000 criminal law burden of proof rape statutory rape evidence revised penal code

Burden of Proof in Rape Cases: Why Evidence Is Paramount in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling shows why proof beyond reasonable doubt, not outrage, determines rape convictions in the Philippines.