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Oct 22, 2024 election law disqualification certificate of candidacy comelec public funds

Election Law Disqualification for Illegal Use of Public Funds in the Philippines

Learn how a final conviction with perpetual disqualification can cancel a candidacy, as ruled by the Supreme Court.

Apr 12, 2023 illegal recruitment estafa overseas employment ra 8042 revised penal code philippine law

Illegal Recruitment and Estafa: When Overseas Job Promises Turn Into Crimes

The Supreme Court clarifies when fake overseas job offers constitute illegal recruitment and estafa, and explains the penalties under Philippine law.

Sep 4, 2018 estafa trust receipt agreement presidential decree 115 revised penal code criminal law supreme court

Estafa Under Trust Receipt Agreements: The Osental Case and PD 115

Failure to comply with a trust receipt agreement can lead to estafa charges. Learn the rules from the Osental case.

Sep 3, 2018 qualified theft domestic servant revised penal code ra 10951 criminal law supreme court

Breach of Trust: How Philippine Law Punishes Theft by Domestic Servants

The Supreme Court explains qualified theft by domestic servants, intent to gain, and penalties under RA 10951.