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Disallowed Government Allowances: When the Supreme Court Excuses Refund
The Supreme Court excused employees from refunding disallowed calamity and incentive allowances, citing humanitarian considerations under Madera.
Preventive Suspension and Compassionate Justice: The Buan Case in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court balances judicial accountability with humanitarian considerations in preventive suspension cases, as shown in the Buan case.
Bail and Humanitarian Considerations: Balancing Constitutional Rights and Individual Circumstances
The Supreme Court affirms that bail may be granted on humanitarian grounds, weighing an accused's health and flight risk against constitutional rights.
BP 22 and Humanitarian Considerations: When Courts May Modify Final Judgments
The Supreme Court explains when humanitarian grounds, like serious illness, can justify replacing imprisonment with a fine in BP 22 cases.