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How to File a Small Claims Case in the Philippines

Step-by-step guide on how to file a small claims case in the Philippines for money owed, with practical tips for first-time litigants.

Court Employee Misconduct: When Drunkenness at Work Means Simple Misconduct

A court aide who showed up drunk at the Palace of Justice was fined P5,000 for simple misconduct. Learn the rules on decorum for judiciary employees.