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Aug 31, 2007 criminal-law reclusion-perpetua withdrawal-of-appeal executive-clemency supreme-court rules-of-court

Withdrawal of Appeal in Reclusion Perpetua Cases: Discretion and Executive Clemency

The Supreme Court clarifies that reclusion perpetua cases are not subject to mandatory review, allowing appellants to withdraw their appeals.

Jul 30, 1996 pardon executive clemency criminal procedure appeal constitutional law

Executive Clemency and Pending Appeals: When Can a Pardon Be Granted?

Philippine Supreme Court rules pardons granted while an appeal is pending are void, explaining the constitutional limits on executive clemency.