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Double Jeopardy in the Philippines: When an Acquittal Can Be Overturned

Philippine law protects against double jeopardy, but an acquittal can be voided if the State's right to due process is violated. Learn the exception.

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Probating a Foreign Will in the Philippines: Lessons from a Landmark Case

Learn the formalities for probating foreign wills in the Philippines, from a landmark Supreme Court case on foreign law proof.

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SALN Violations and Perjury: Prescriptive Periods Explained

Learn the prescriptive periods for SALN violations and perjury in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in the Germar case.

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Torrens Title vs. Fraud: Protecting Land Ownership in the Philippines

Learn how the Torrens system protects land ownership in the Philippines and why proving fraud requires clear and convincing evidence, based on a landmark Supreme Court case.