Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Get a cited, plain-language answer from 184,000+ statutes and decisions — free, no sign-up.
Senate Disciplinary Powers and Due Process: The Need for Published Rules
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on Senate disciplinary powers, emphasizing due process through published rules of procedure.
Legislative Inquiry vs Individual Rights: Due Process in Senate Investigations
The Supreme Court ruled the Senate violated due process by conducting "Hello Garci" inquiries without publishing its rules of procedure.
Family Code vs Rules of Procedure: Certifications and Suits Between Relatives
When sisters sue each other, the Family Code's compromise requirement and forum shopping rules collide. The Supreme Court clarifies.
Certiorari Under the New SEC Rules: Challenging Interlocutory Orders
The Supreme Court clarifies that certiorari, not appeal, is the proper remedy for interlocutory orders under the New SEC Rules of Procedure.