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Apr 25, 2023 indirect contempt sub judice rule freedom of the press judicial ethics media law abs-cbn

When Media Interviews Can Lead to Indirect Contempt: The ABS-CBN v. Ampatuan Ruling

The Supreme Court clarifies the sub judice rule and when media interviews of witnesses may constitute indirect contempt.

Jan 22, 2020 oral defamation intriguing against honor preliminary investigation criminal procedure rules of court national prosecution service

Untangling Defamation: Navigating Appeals and Evidence in Honor-Related Disputes

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the proper appellate route for prosecutor resolutions and the evidence needed for oral defamation cases.

Oct 28, 2019 slander oral defamation revised penal code condominium dispute criminal law free speech

Calling Someone a Thief in Public Can Be Slander: Key Lessons from a Condo Dispute

A heated condo dispute led to a slander conviction. Learn when public accusations of theft become criminal oral defamation in the Philippines.

Jan 14, 2015 defamation libel privileged communication moral damages philippine law supreme court

Defamation and Privileged Communication: Protecting Reputation in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies libel, privileged communication, and damages in Almendras v. Almendras, balancing free speech with reputation protection.

Dec 15, 2010 libel probable cause privileged communication preliminary investigation criminal law philippine law

Navigating Libel Law: Probable Cause and Privileged Communication in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that probable cause for libel is a prosecutor's call, and privileged communication is a trial defense.

Feb 27, 2009 foreclosure extrajudicial foreclosure publication requirement act no. 3135 newspaper of general circulation property law

Newspaper Circulation and Foreclosure: Ensuring Public Notice in Property Sales

Supreme Court nullifies foreclosure sale because notice was published in a newspaper not circulated in the city where the property was located.

Oct 18, 2001 criminal-law fair-trial damages publicity rape-with-homicide supreme-court

Publicity vs Fair Trial: Reassessing Damages in Heinous Crime Convictions

The Supreme Court clarifies that pervasive media coverage does not automatically deny an accused a fair trial, and adjusts excessive damage awards.

Sep 9, 1999 judicial ethics administrative law premature complaints judges philippines supreme court

Premature Complaints Against Judges: Why Timing Is Crucial in Philippine Judicial Ethics

Explore how the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Sesbreño clarifies why premature complaints against judges fail and timing matters in judicial ethics.

Jun 16, 1999 criminal law rape victim testimony jurisprudence evidence supreme court

Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: People v. Rebose and Philippine Jurisprudence

Philippine courts can convict in rape cases based solely on credible victim testimony, even without medical evidence. Learn the rules from People v. Rebose.