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PAGCOR Showroom Inventory Monitoring: Rules for Gaming Equipment
PAGCOR's 2023 rules require GLDD-enrolled suppliers to keep real-time gaming equipment inventory records and submit quarterly and annual reports.
Drug Case Dismissed: Why Chain of Custody Is Crucial in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquitted two drug suspects because police failed to justify why the inventory was not done at the place of arrest. Here's what this means for Section 21 compliance.
Chain of Custody Breach Warrants Acquittal in Drug Sale Case
Supreme Court acquits drug suspects where inventory was done at PDEA office, not arrest site, without justification.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: A Broken Link Leads to Acquittal
When police skip the required on-site inventory without justification, the chain of custody breaks and drug convictions may be overturned.
Supreme Court Acquits Drug Suspects: Strict Chain of Custody Still Required
The Supreme Court acquitted two drug suspects because police failed to justify why the inventory was not done at the arrest site. Learn the rule.
Upholding Drug Convictions: Justifiable Grounds for Inventory Location and the Chain of Custody Rule
Explaining when police may move drug inventory from the arrest site, and how the saving clause preserves convictions under RA 9165.
Broken Chains: Acquittal Due to Flawed Drug Evidence Handling
Why a buy-bust conviction was overturned when police failed to secure the required witnesses for the drug inventory.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure the required witnesses during inventory, explaining the strict chain of custody rule.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing Witnesses Can Mean Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession convict because police failed to secure required witnesses for the inventory, explaining the strict chain of custody rule.
Understanding the Chain of Custody in Philippine Drug Possession Cases
Why the Supreme Court acquitted a drug possession convict when a DOJ witness was absent from the inventory—and what this means for similar cases.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: When Police Lapses Lead to Acquittal
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect over police failure to secure required witnesses during inventory, reinforcing strict chain of custody rules.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Strict Compliance Matters in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, reaffirming the strict chain of custody rule.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Busts: The Critical Role of Witnesses Under RA 9165
Why the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect when police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, and what this means for future cases.
Chain of Custody in Drug Seizures: Why Witnesses at Arrest Matter in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, underscoring strict compliance with Section 21.
Why Witness Presence in Drug Seizures Matters: People v. Abueva
The Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during seizure and inventory. Learn the rules.
Immediate Inventory and Witness Presence: The Chain of Custody Rule in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to conduct immediate inventory with required witnesses present.
Chain of Custody in Drug Busts: Why Missing Witnesses Can Break a Case
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police skipped required witnesses at inventory. Learn the chain of custody rule.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing Insulating Witnesses Can Lead to Acquittal
A buy-bust conviction was reversed because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory. Learn the chain of custody rule.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Seizures: The Crucial Role of the Three Witness Rule in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that Section 21 of RA 9165 requires three witnesses during drug inventory, even when serving a search warrant.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Busts: The Crucial Role of Witnesses and Chain of Custody
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect, stressing that third-party witnesses must be present during arrest and seizure, not just inventory.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Witnesses and Marking Matter
Philippine Supreme Court explains the chain of custody rule in drug cases and why proper marking, inventory, and witnesses are essential.
Ensuring Integrity in Drug Busts: The Critical Role of Chain of Custody in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect because police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, underscoring the chain of custody rule.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Missing Witnesses Can Overturn a Conviction
A Supreme Court ruling shows how failure to secure required witnesses during drug evidence inventory can lead to acquittal.
Compromised Chain of Custody A Blow to Drug Convictions
Supreme Court acquits drug suspect when inventory lacked DOJ representative, stressing strict chain of custody compliance under RA 9165.