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Jul 13, 2008 maritime law illegal dismissal due process seafarers ship logbook labor law

Seafarer’s Illegal Dismissal: Due Process and the Ship’s Logbook in Maritime Cases

The Supreme Court ruled a seafarer’s dismissal illegal for lack of just cause and due process, highlighting the logbook’s evidentiary value.

Jan 26, 2006 insurance law burden of proof policy exclusions insurance claims supreme court

Burden of Proof in Insurance Claims: Insurers Must Prove Policy Exclusions Apply

When an insurer denies a claim citing a policy exclusion, Philippine law requires the insurer to prove the exception applies—mere suspicion is not enough.

Oct 17, 2000 hearsay evidence rules of court sworn statements sandiganbayan criminal procedure evidence admissibility

Hearsay Evidence in Philippine Courts: When Sworn Statements Are Admissible

Sworn statements can be admitted in Philippine courts not to prove their truth, but to show they were made. Learn the hearsay rule's limits.