Legal Insights

Judicial Conduct: Balancing Religious Freedom and Impartiality in Court

A judge's use of Bible verses and remarks on sexual orientation during a preliminary conference drew administrative penalties from the Supreme Court.

Religious Freedom and SSS Coverage: The Salvation Army Case Explained

The Supreme Court ruled that religious ministers can be SSS-covered employees. Learn how the Court balanced faith and social security law.

Religious Freedom vs Legal Obligations: When Personal Beliefs Meet Professional Conduct

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that lawyers cannot use personal beliefs to evade professional duties and client obligations.

Church Disaffiliation and Corporate Rights: Balancing Religious Freedom and SEC Jurisdiction

A local church's right to disaffiliate from a national church body, and the SEC's jurisdiction over religious corporations, explained.

Religious Freedom and Administrative Discipline: The Escritor Doctrine on Benevolent Neutrality

Explaining the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on religious freedom as a defense in administrative cases, and the compelling state interest test.

Religious Freedom and Workplace Rules: The Ramadan Office Hours Ruling for Muslim Employees

The Supreme Court explains when religious accommodation in government workplaces is required by law and when it needs legislation.

Church Authority vs Civil Courts: Defining the Boundaries of Religious Freedom in the Philippines

The Supreme Court rules civil courts cannot interfere in church expulsions, upholding religious freedom and ecclesiastical autonomy.

Religious Freedom vs Censorship: Balancing Rights in Philippine Broadcast Media

The Supreme Court ruled that the MTRCB may review religious TV programs but cannot ban them merely for criticizing other religions.