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Jan 29, 2024 dual citizenship legal profession ra 9225 supreme court bar admission professional regulation

Dual Citizenship and Philippine Law Practice: What Lawyers Must Know

How dual citizenship affects a Philippine law license, and the Supreme Court steps to keep practicing under RA 9225.

Jun 29, 2021 right to information administrative law professional regulation exam confidentiality supreme court

Right to Information vs. Exam Confidentiality: The Antolin-Rosero Ruling

The Supreme Court balances the right to information against exam confidentiality in Antolin-Rosero v. PRC, a landmark 2021 ruling.

Mar 17, 2021 administrative law substantial evidence public service grave misconduct civil service commission supreme court

Substantial Evidence in Administrative Cases: The Mahinay Case Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court's ruling in the Mahinay case clarifies the substantial evidence standard in administrative cases against public servants.

Feb 8, 2011 administrative law evidence due process professional regulation supreme court

Evidence Rules in Philippine Administrative Cases: The Atienza Case Explained

Administrative bodies in the Philippines follow relaxed evidence rules. Learn what Atienza v. Board of Medicine means for professionals facing administrative scrutiny.