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Oct 10, 2023 judicial corruption administrative case evidence admissibility government property supreme court judge dismissal

Judicial Corruption: When Can Evidence From a Government-Issued Laptop Be Used

Explore the Supreme Court ruling on using evidence from a government-issued laptop in administrative cases against judges.

Jun 23, 2015 writ of amparo immigration deportation bureau of immigration enforced disappearance forum shopping

Writ of Amparo Not a Shield for Deportation: Mison v. Gallegos

The Supreme Court clarifies that the writ of amparo covers only extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances, not ordinary immigration detention.

Sep 10, 2009 administrative-law qualification-standards supreme-court judicial-administration miso pmo

Balancing Legal Expertise and Technical Skills in Judiciary Qualification Standards

How the Supreme Court revised qualification standards for MISO and PMO chiefs, balancing legal expertise with technical skills.

Nov 20, 2003 labor-law administrative-case judiciary misconduct discipline supreme-court

Workplace Misconduct: Striking Subordinates and Maintaining Decorum in the Judiciary

Supreme Court ruling on a supervisor who struck a subordinate, emphasizing decorum and discipline in the judiciary.

Jul 7, 1997 right of repurchase pacto de retro real estate law dacion en pago civil code

Right of Repurchase in Philippine Real Estate: Pacto de Retro Rules Explained

Learn the rules on pacto de retro sales and the right of repurchase in Philippine real estate, including annotation duties and judicial requirements.