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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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Chain of Custody and the Saving Clause in Philippine Drug Cases

When a flawed drug bust still stands: the saving clause under Section 21, RA 9165, explained through a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Robbery by Extortion: When Law Enforcement Crosses the Line

Police officers who demand money to drop charges commit robbery by extortion. The Supreme Court explains why.