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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Alias Writs of Execution: When Can a Second Debt Collection Attempt Be Stopped?

Learn the rules on alias writs of execution in the Philippines, the limited grounds to oppose them, and key lessons from a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Enforcing a Philippine Judgment: Time Limits, Property Levies, and Revival

Learn the 5-year rule for executing judgments in the Philippines, how to revive a dormant judgment, and what property a sheriff can levy.

Execution Pending Appeal in Ejectment Cases: Immediate Judgment Enforcement in the Philippines

Learn how execution pending appeal works in Philippine ejectment cases, including the mandatory rule and key Supreme Court rulings.

Execution Pending Appeal in the Philippines: When 'Good Reasons' Justify Immediate Judgment Enforcement

Learn when Philippine courts allow execution pending appeal, the 'good reasons' required under Rule 39, and key lessons from Bangkok Bank vs. Lee.