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Jul 13, 2014 legal ethics code of professional responsibility lawyer discipline administrative case client neglect

Lawyer Suspended for Neglect and Unethical Advice: Pitcher v. Gagate

The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer for three years for improper advice, neglect, and abandonment of a client in estate matters.

Aug 11, 2010 civil procedure rules of court request for admission implied admission discovery rule 26

Implied Admission in Philippine Law: Navigating Requests for Admission in Civil Cases

When does a failure to respond to a Request for Admission trigger implied admission? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits under Rule 26.

Oct 19, 1999 statutory rape criminal law child protection revised penal code people v motos rape penalties

Statutory Rape in the Philippines: When Consent Does Not Matter (People v. Motos)

Philippine law treats sex with a child under 12 as statutory rape—consent is legally impossible. Learn the rules and penalties.

Aug 11, 1998 agrarian reform security of tenure agricultural leasehold tenant farmers ra 3844 supreme court

Security of Tenure for Tenant Farmers: Upholding Leasehold Rights in the Philippines

The Supreme Court reaffirmed tenant farmers' security of tenure, ruling that land sale does not extinguish agricultural leasehold rights.