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Jun 13, 2023 election-law comelec mandamus automated-election-system election-technology supreme-court

Mandamus Denied: Court Upholds Comelec Authority Over Election Technology Rules

Supreme Court dismisses petition to compel Comelec to issue election automation rules, citing procedural defects and lack of standing.

Sep 17, 2018 foreclosure buyer in good faith torrens title extrajudicial sale property law

Buyer in Good Faith and Foreclosure Sales: When a Defective Auction Still Stands

The Supreme Court explains when a buyer in good faith can keep property even if the foreclosure sale had procedural defects.

Jun 20, 2018 civil-procedure annulment-of-judgment substantial-compliance non-forum-shopping verification baranggay-resolution

Substantial Compliance Prevails Over Procedural Defects in Annulment Petitions

Supreme Court rules substantial compliance cures defective verification and certification in annulment cases, prioritizing substantive justice.

Dec 9, 2015 administrative-law due-process waiver procedural-defects consent administrative-proceedings

Waiver of Due Process When Consent Cures Procedural Defects in Administrative Cases

A party who voluntarily participates in an administrative proceeding without objecting to procedural defects may be deemed to have waived the right to question them later.

Mar 31, 2005 civil-law procedural-rules appeal rule-42 rule-45 court-of-appeals

Upholding Procedural Rules A Guide TO Appealing Court Decisions IN THE Philippines

Learn how to properly appeal court decisions in the Philippines and avoid dismissal due to procedural defects.

Oct 1, 2003 rape parental authority criminal procedure death penalty qualified rape supreme court

Parental Authority vs Child's Rights: Rape by a Father and the Limits of Criminal Allegations

Father convicted of raping his 14-year-old daughter twice; Supreme Court affirms guilt but reduces death penalty to reclusion perpetua for procedural defects in the information.

Jul 31, 2003 rape incest criminal-law death-penalty revised-penal-code supreme-court

Rape Conviction Affirmed Despite Procedural Lapses in Parental Incest Case

Supreme Court affirms rape conviction of father but reduces death penalty to reclusion perpetua due to procedural defects in the information.

May 12, 2000 administrative law due process napolcom pnp procedural defects voluntary submission

Voluntary Submission Cures Procedural Defects in Administrative Cases

Learn how voluntary participation in administrative proceedings can cure procedural defects, as ruled in NAPOLCOM v. Bernabe.