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Constructive Dismissal and Contract Ambiguity: Lessons from Esico v. Alphaland

The Supreme Court's ruling in Esico v. Alphaland clarifies constructive dismissal claims and the consequences of ambiguous employment contracts.

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Forcible Abduction and Rape in the Philippines: Insights from People v. Villanueva

Learn how the Supreme Court treats forcible abduction with rape, victim credibility, and penalties under Philippine law.

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Defamation vs. Press Freedom: Balancing Rights in Philippine Law

Philippine Journalists v. Thoenen clarifies when media cannot claim privilege for defamatory reports about private individuals.

Oct 17, 2000 criminal law improvident plea searching inquiry rules of court capital offense

Improvident Plea of Guilt in the Philippines: The Searching Inquiry Requirement

A guilty plea in a capital offense requires a searching inquiry. Learn what makes a plea improvident and how courts protect the accused.

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Employer Subsidiary Liability in Philippine Criminal Law: The Catacutan Doctrine

Philippine employers can be held subsidiarily liable for damages from employees' criminal negligence. Learn the rules from Catacutan v. Heirs of Kadusale.