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Jan 13, 2025 banking law bsp bank closure monetary board depositor protection financial regulation

BSP Bank Closure Powers: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Depositors

The Supreme Court upheld the BSP's power to close banks without prior hearing, protecting depositors while limiting legal challenges.

Jul 11, 2021 speedy disposition inordinate delay preliminary investigation constitutional rights criminal law supreme court

Inordinate Delay and the Right to Speedy Disposition of Cases in the Philippines

Learn how the Supreme Court protects your right to speedy disposition of cases, explained through the landmark Campa, Jr. v. Paras ruling.

Nov 22, 2015 illegal dismissal back wages separation pay labor law finality of judgment recomputation

Finality vs. Recomputation: Computing Monetary Awards in Illegal Dismissal Cases

A final illegal dismissal ruling does not bar recomputation of back wages and separation pay. Learn the rules and key dates.