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Ombudsman Decisions: When Are They Immediately Executable?
The Supreme Court clarifies when Ombudsman decisions in administrative cases are immediately executory, using the Lapid case as a guide.
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Burden of Proof in Seafarer Death Claims: Employer Must Prove Suicide to Avoid Liability
In Lapid v. NLRC, the Supreme Court ruled that employers must prove suicide to avoid death benefits under the POEA contract.