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Feb 27, 2006 extradition bail due process criminal-law supreme-court philippines

Extradition and Due Process: Bail Cancellation Rights in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when bail in extradition cases can be cancelled, and the due process rights of prospective extraditees.

Jul 14, 2004 hold departure order civil cases right to travel judicial ethics supreme court philippines

When Civil Cases Don't Justify Travel Bans: The Limits of Hold Departure Orders

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that hold departure orders may only be issued in criminal cases, not civil disputes like support cases.

Dec 5, 2001 hold-departure order criminal procedure regional trial court municipal trial court right to travel administrative matter

Hold Departure Orders: Why Only Regional Trial Courts Can Issue Them

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that only Regional Trial Courts may issue hold-departure orders, protecting the constitutional right to travel.

Jun 6, 2001 bail estafa criminal procedure constitutional law flight risk rule 114

Reasonable Bail Balancing Constitutional Rights AND Flight Risk IN Estafa Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on reasonable bail pending appeal in estafa cases, balancing constitutional rights against flight risk.