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Adoption in the Philippines: Procedure and Requirements Under RA 11642
Learn the domestic adoption procedure in the Philippines under RA 11642, including requirements, who may adopt, and the role of the NACC.
Accurate SALN Declarations: What the Salig Case Teaches About Misconduct Charges
The Supreme Court clarifies when inaccurate SALN entries amount to misconduct or dishonesty, and the importance of the review and compliance procedure.
Court Interpreter Suspended for Incompetent Translations in RTC Malaybalay
SC suspends court interpreter for inaccurate Visayan-to-English translations, stressing the heavy responsibility of judicial employees.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Gaps in Evidence Handling Can Lead to Acquittal
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies strict chain of custody requirements in drug cases, acquitting accused due to unaccounted gaps in evidence handling.
Accountability in Air Travel When a Lost Document Leads to Stranded Passengers
When an airline loses a required document and strands unaccompanied minors, the Supreme Court says it may be liable for damages for breach of contract of carriage.
Dacion en Pago and Foreclosure: When a Debt Remains a Debt
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that an unaccepted dacion en pago does not extinguish a debt, allowing mortgage foreclosure to proceed.
Finality Prevails: Condonation of an Audit Disallowance After Supreme Court Affirmation Is Unacceptable
The Supreme Court rules that a final audit disallowance affirmed with finality cannot be condoned by a government agency, upholding COA's execution powers.
When Certifying Completion: Public Official Liability for Inaccurate Certifications
A provincial treasurer certified PSB projects as 100% complete when they were not. The Supreme Court explains when officials face liability.
Breach of Contract: When an Unperfected Sale Defines Liability in Property Agreements
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an unaccepted offer creates no contract, and how equity cannot override positive law.
Upholding Accountability: The Duty of Judges to Resolve Cases Promptly
A Supreme Court ruling on judicial delay in resolving a formal offer of exhibits, and the limits of liability for inaccurate certificates of service.
Upholding Judicial Impartiality: Why Private Judge-Litigant Communication Is Unacceptable in Philippine Courts
The Supreme Court admonishes a judge for private calls to a litigant, reaffirming that judges must not only be impartial but also appear impartial.