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Sep 18, 2018 administrative law government employees suspension civil service calendar days

Calendar Days vs. Working Days: How Suspensions Are Counted for Philippine Government Employees

The Supreme Court clarifies that suspensions for government employees are served in calendar days, including weekends and holidays, not working days.

Apr 25, 2012 banking law negligence negotiable instruments deposits clearing period contributory negligence

Shared Negligence: Banks and Depositors Must Bear Losses Equally When Both Are at Fault

When a bank releases check proceeds before clearing and a depositor withdraws them hastily, both may share the loss equally under Philippine law.

Dec 11, 2003 relief from judgment rule 38 mistake of fact mistake of law pacto de retro civil procedure

Mistake of Law vs Mistake of Fact: Grounds for Relief from Judgment in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that only mistakes of fact, not errors of law, justify relief from judgment under Rule 38.