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GCTA Eligibility After Conviction: Guinto v. DOJ Explained

The Supreme Court ruled that the 2019 IRR exceeded R.A. 10592 by excluding heinous crime convicts from GCTA. Here's what it means.

Habeas Corpus and Valid Court Judgments: When the Writ Is Denied in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when habeas corpus petitions are denied despite procedural leniency, emphasizing valid judgments and pending cases.