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Jan 27, 2025 conspiracy double jeopardy criminal law overt act acquittal maguindanao massacre

Conspiracy Requires Overt Acts: Acquittal Stands in Maguindanao Massacre Case

Supreme Court affirms acquittal in Maguindanao massacre case, ruling mere approval of a criminal plot without overt acts cannot establish conspiracy.

Apr 25, 2023 indirect contempt sub judice rule freedom of the press judicial ethics media law abs-cbn

When Media Interviews Can Lead to Indirect Contempt: The ABS-CBN v. Ampatuan Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies the sub judice rule and when media interviews of witnesses may constitute indirect contempt.

Oct 9, 2022 freeze order probable cause anti-money laundering amlc asset protection

Freeze Orders in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Asset Protection Under AMLA

Learn how Philippine courts protect assets from unjustified freeze orders, and why probable cause is essential under the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Jun 7, 2011 constitutional law calling-out power state of emergency commander-in-chief local autonomy armm

Ampatuan v. Puno: The President's Calling-Out Power and State of Emergency

The Supreme Court upheld the President's declaration of a state of emergency in Maguindanao and the delegation of ARMM supervision to the DILG.