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Sep 27, 2022 accretion forcible entry prior physical possession civil code property law ejectment

Accretion and Forcible Entry: Why Prior Physical Possession Beats Title

In forcible entry cases over accreted land, the Supreme Court rules that prior physical possession, not mere ownership of adjacent titled property, is decisive.

Sep 22, 2020 criminal law statutory rape moral ascendancy recantation supreme court revised penal code

Moral Ascendancy and Statutory Rape: Insights from a Philippine Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court affirms a statutory rape conviction, explaining how moral ascendancy and recantation are treated under Philippine law.

Jun 29, 2014 concubinage condonation ombudsman revised penal code public officers criminal law

Concubinage, Condonation, and the Ombudsman's Power: Key Lessons from Busuego v. Ombudsman

The Supreme Court clarifies when a wife's knowledge of infidelity amounts to condonation of concubinage, and affirms the Ombudsman's broad investigative powers over public officers.

Jun 10, 2009 administrative law sheriff grave misconduct falsification execution sale public auction

Sheriff Dismissed for Unauthorized Auction and Falsified Sale Certificate

A sheriff who conducted an auction without authority and falsified a certificate of sale was dismissed from service for grave misconduct.

Nov 19, 1996 criminal procedure evidence recantation affidavit of desistance witnesses philippine law

Affidavits of Desistance and Witness Recantations: Their Limited Impact on Philippine Criminal Cases

Philippine courts view affidavits of desistance and witness recantations with disfavor. Learn why from People v. Ballabare.