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When Judges Must Dismiss Cases: The 90-Day Rule and Judicial Accountability in the Philippines

Philippine judges have a constitutional 90-day period to decide cases. This article explains the rule, its exceptions, and what happens when judges delay.

Apr 26, 2006 judicial delay administrative law code of judicial conduct supreme court judges case resolution

Judicial Delay in the Philippines: Holding Judges Accountable for Delayed Case Resolutions

A Supreme Court ruling shows Philippine judges face fines for failing to resolve motions within the mandatory 30-day period.

Mar 7, 2002 judicial ethics undue delay administrative case rule on summary procedure code of judicial conduct

Judicial Accountability: The Imperative of Timely Decision Making in Philippine Courts

Philippine judges must decide cases within reglementary periods. This article examines a Supreme Court ruling on undue delay and its consequences.

Nov 13, 2001 judicial accountability administrative law case resolution supreme court oca philippine courts

Judicial Accountability: Timely Case Resolution and Efficiency in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge fined for delayed case decisions underscores the duty of Philippine judges to resolve cases within reglementary periods.

Oct 13, 2000 judicial bias inhibition judge disqualification code of judicial conduct philippine courts due process

Judicial Bias Understanding When A Judge Must Step Down IN Philippine Courts

Learn when Philippine judges must inhibit or step down from a case due to bias, based on Supreme Court rulings and the Code of Judicial Conduct.

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When Judges Are Held Liable for Gross Ignorance of the Law in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court holds judges administratively liable for gross ignorance of the law, setting standards for judicial competence and accountability.

Mar 18, 1999 90-day rule judicial efficiency administrative law speedy disposition supreme court judges

The 90-Day Rule for Judges: What It Means for Speedy Justice in the Philippines

The 90-day rule requires Philippine judges to decide cases promptly. Learn how it works, what happens on delay, and the lessons from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

Jan 29, 1996 notary public judges judicial ethics code of judicial conduct administrative liability

Can a Judge Act as Notary Public? Limits on Judicial Notarization in the Philippines

Philippine judges may notarize documents only within official functions. Learn the limits, the Asis ruling, and practical compliance tips.