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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Judicial Conduct: Moral Integrity and Public Trust in the Judiciary

A Supreme Court ruling on dismissing a judge for immorality and gross misconduct, reaffirming that judges must uphold moral integrity.

Moral Integrity in Public Service: Court Employee Sanctioned for Immoral Conduct

Court interpreter fined P50,000 for illicit affair with married man. Resignation does not erase administrative liability in the judiciary.

Moral Integrity and the Practice of Law: Unauthorized Practice as Grounds for Bar Admission Denial

Passing the bar is not enough—moral fitness matters. The Court denied a bar candidate admission for practicing law without a license.