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.
Judicial Accountability and Compassionate Justice: Reassessing Penalties for Misconduct
The Supreme Court partially grants a judge's reconsideration, replacing dismissal with a fine, applying compassionate justice in administrative cases.
Judicial Clemency Denied But Restitution Waived After Court Employee's Death
Supreme Court denies judicial clemency to guilty court clerk but waives unpaid restitution after death, applying compassionate justice.
Teacher Misconduct and Child Abuse: When Dismissal Is Justified in the Philippines
When does teacher misconduct justify dismissal? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of compassionate justice in child abuse cases.
Preventive Suspension and Compassionate Justice: The Buan Case in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court balances judicial accountability with humanitarian considerations in preventive suspension cases, as shown in the Buan case.
Breach of Public Trust: Dismissal for Misappropriation of Court Funds
Supreme Court affirms dismissal of clerk of court who used judiciary funds for personal expenses, underscoring public trust.
Preventive Suspension and Due Process: When Filing a Complaint Preempts Company Investigation
A look at Artificio v. NLRC on preventive suspension, due process, and the consequences of filing a dismissal complaint before a scheduled hearing.
Incestuous Rape and Belated Confessions: When a Guilty Plea Cannot Mitigate Death
In People v. Palermo, the Supreme Court ruled that a confession made after the prosecution rests cannot mitigate the death penalty for qualified rape.
When Can an Employer Claim Loss of Confidence as Grounds for Dismissal in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when loss of confidence justifies dismissal and bars separation pay for trusted employees guilty of misconduct.