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Sep 23, 2019 obscenity law free speech freedom of expression madrilejos v. gatdula constitutional law manila ordinance 7780

Obscenity Laws vs. Free Speech: The Madrilejos Ruling on Manila Ordinance 7780

The Supreme Court’s Madrilejos ruling clarifies how Philippine obscenity laws must balance regulation with constitutionally protected free expression.

Aug 4, 1999 labor law innocent bystander rule labor injunction corporate restructuring picketing msf tire

MSF Tire v. CA: When a Company Cannot Claim "Innocent Bystander" Status in Labor Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a company with ties to a business in a labor dispute cannot claim "innocent bystander" status to obtain an injunction against picketing.

Apr 20, 1999 grave slander defamation criminal law revised penal code supreme court philippines

Grave Slander in the Philippines: Lessons from Artajos v. Court of Appeals

Learn how Philippine law punishes grave slander, the elements prosecutors must prove, and key lessons from the Supreme Court's Artajos ruling.