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.

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HUC Voters and Provincial Plebiscites: The Del Rosario Ruling Explained

Can residents of a highly urbanized city vote in a provincial plebiscite? The Supreme Court says no—here's why.

SK Official Removal: Who Has the Power to Oust Youth Leaders

The Supreme Court clarifies which bodies can remove SK Federation Presidents and SK Chairpersons, and the due process required.