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Dengvaxia Mandamus Petition: Supreme Court on Judicial Power in Public Health Crises
Supreme Court dismisses Dengvaxia mandamus petition, ruling continuing mandamus is for environmental cases, not health rights disputes.
Understanding the Limits of Quasi-Judicial Powers: The DARAB's Jurisdictional Boundaries
The Supreme Court clarifies that the DARAB, as a quasi-judicial body, cannot exercise certiorari powers—a key ruling on jurisdictional limits.
Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Power Over Plea Bargaining in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court strikes down Section 23 of RA 9165 as unconstitutional, affirming exclusive judicial authority over plea bargaining rules.
DARAB Overreach: Examining the Limits of Administrative Authority in Agrarian Disputes
The Supreme Court rules that DARAB cannot issue writs of certiorari, as administrative agencies lack judicial power.
Injunctions Against POEA Orders: Balancing Agency Authority and Judicial Review
When can courts enjoin POEA orders? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of agency authority and judicial power in Principalia.
SEC Revocation of Securities Registration: Due Process in Administrative Regulation
Supreme Court clarifies when SEC may revoke securities registration without a separate hearing, distinguishing regulatory from quasi-judicial powers.
Contempt of the COMELEC: The Scope of Its Quasi-Judicial Power Explained
The Supreme Court affirms COMELEC's power to cite for contempt even when acting through fact-finding task forces, clarifying the scope of its quasi-judicial authority.
When Mootness Ends a Case: The ZTE-NBN Project Dispute Before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismissed the consolidated petitions against the ZTE-NBN project as moot after the government abandoned the deal, explaining key limits on judicial power.
Continuing Jurisdiction and Court Power: Rombe Eximtrade v. Asiatrust
When can a court issue an injunction after another court dismissed a rehabilitation case? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of judicial power.
Legislative Inquiry VS Judicial Power Delineating THE Boundaries OF Investigation
Permanent Injunctions Allowed Protecting Bcda Projects Without Hampering Judicial Power
Supreme Court rules RA 7227 bars only TROs and preliminary injunctions against BCDA projects, not permanent injunctions after full trial.
A Philippine Judge's Court Session Abroad: When Territorial Jurisdiction Is Overstepped
The Supreme Court sanctioned a judge who held hearings at the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco, ruling that judicial power ends at Philippine borders.
When Personal Grievances Cloud Impartiality: The Limits of Contempt Power and Judicial Overreach
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when courts may cite for contempt and why personal hostility cannot justify the arbitrary use of judicial power.
Sheriffs Overreach Resolving Redemption Disputes And Abuse OF Authority IN Foreclosure Sales
A sheriff who resolved a redemption dispute and issued a certificate of redemption usurped judicial power, earning a six-month suspension.
When a Clerk of Court Oversteps Judicial Power: Limits on Court Personnel Authority
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that clerks of court cannot approve bail or order releases—judicial powers reserved for judges alone.
Limits of Judicial Power: When Courts Cannot Enjoin the Comelec
Philippine jurisprudence explains why lower courts cannot issue injunctions against the COMELEC, and the limits of judicial power over election matters.