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Jul 3, 2019 ombudsman probable cause anti-graft lahar mining act administrative law

Supreme Court Upholds Ombudsman's Dismissal of Graft Charges Over Lahar Quarrying

The Court explains when it will not interfere with the Ombudsman's probable cause findings, even where injury to a landowner may exist.

Mar 30, 2006 mining law eminent domain just compensation property rights philippine mining act constitutional law

Mining Rights vs Property Rights: Balancing Public Benefit and Just Compensation

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on the Mining Act of 1995, explaining when entry into private lands becomes compensable taking.

Feb 10, 2006 criminal law environmental law double jeopardy duplicity of charges mining law water code

Single Act, Multiple Charges: Duplicity and Double Jeopardy in Philippine Environmental Law

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that one act can violate several environmental laws without violating double jeopardy protections.

Jul 10, 2000 environmental law pollution adjudication board mining act jurisdiction marcopper supreme court

Pollution Adjudication Board Jurisdiction: Balancing Environmental Protection and Mining Regulations

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Pollution Adjudication Board retains jurisdiction over pollution cases involving mining operations, despite the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.