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Aug 14, 2026 bsp cryptocurrency virtual assets vasps philippines regulation fintech

Crypto Regulation in the Philippines: BSP Rules on Virtual Assets Explained

Learn how the BSP regulates cryptocurrency and virtual assets in the Philippines, including licensing rules for VASPs and legal compliance requirements.

Jul 23, 2024 judicial discipline gross ignorance conduct unbecoming rules on evidence administrative complaint

When Can a Judge Be Disciplined for Rulings in a Criminal Case? Lessons from Bloomberry v. Luna

A look at when judges face discipline for trial rulings, witness disqualification, and courtroom conduct, citing the Supreme Court's 2024 ruling.

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.

Jan 23, 2024 administrative law sheriff misconduct gross misconduct code of conduct for court personnel misappropriation judicial integrity

Court Sheriff Misconduct Handling Funds and Abuse of Authority: A.M. No. P-23-111

Supreme Court holds sheriff liable for simple and gross misconduct for receiving and misappropriating litigant funds without judicial approval.

Oct 3, 2023 administrative law gross misconduct court personnel code of conduct dismissal judicial ethics

Ethical Boundaries for Court Personnel: Consequences of Soliciting Fees for Favorable Outcomes

Court stenographer dismissed for gross misconduct after soliciting P248,000 from a litigant, promising to fix an annulment case.

Feb 22, 2023 criminal-law preliminary-investigation probable-cause direct-bribery anti-graft sandiganbayan

Probable Cause vs Due Process: Navigating Preliminary Investigations in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between probable cause and due process in preliminary investigations, affirming a direct bribery conviction.

Dec 9, 2020 election-law comelec vvpat automated-election-system mandamus supreme-court

Ensuring Election Integrity: The Role of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails in Philippine Elections

The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of the VVPAT requirement, digital signatures, and the prohibition on capturing devices in Philippine elections.

Oct 17, 2007 electronic evidence fax transmissions sales contract breach of contract best evidence rule e-commerce act

FAX Transmissions Are Not Electronic Evidence: MCC Industrial Sales v. Ssangyong

The Supreme Court clarifies that ordinary fax transmissions are not electronic evidence under R.A. 8792, but photocopies may still be admitted under the Rules of Court.

Apr 3, 2007 best evidence rule electronic evidence photocopies rules on electronic evidence evidence civil procedure

Best Evidence Rule: Photocopies vs Electronic Documents in Philippine Courts

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when photocopies qualify as electronic evidence and why the best evidence rule still applies.