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Forum Shopping and Dismissed Cases: What the Benedicto Ruling Means for Refiled Complaints

The Supreme Court clarifies when a withdrawn case must be disclosed in a certification against forum shopping, and what litis pendentia requires.

Mar 5, 2007 perjury revised penal code probable cause preliminary investigation monfort

Perjury in the Philippines: When a False Statement Is Not a Crime

The Supreme Court explains why negligence, not malice, in a sworn statement does not amount to perjury under Philippine law.

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Perjury in the Philippines: Proving Willful Falsehood in Legal Statements

The Supreme Court explains when a false statement under oath becomes perjury, requiring willful and deliberate intent beyond mere error.