Legal Insights

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.

Condominium Board Disputes and Slander: When Words Cross the Line

A condominium board dispute led to a slander conviction. Learn the legal boundaries of speech and the consequences of public accusations.

Confidentiality in Arbitration: Supreme Court Shields Arbitration Statements From Slander Claims

The Supreme Court rules that witness statements and testimony in arbitration are confidential and cannot be used to support slander complaints.

Simple Slander Conviction Upheld: Public Accusation of Theft and Malice

The Supreme Court affirms a Simple Slander conviction for publicly accusing someone of theft, explaining the elements, malice presumption, and penalties.

Probationary Employment and Dismissal for Slanderous Remarks: Key Lessons from Pasamba v. NLRC

Probationary employees may be dismissed for violating reasonable company standards, including rules against slanderous remarks, as explained in this case.

When Words Wound: Understanding Simple Slander Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of simple slander in Baula v. People, and explains when spoken words cross the line into criminal defamation.

Diplomatic Immunity for International Officials: When It Shields and When It Does Not

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that ADB staff immunity covers only official acts, not private crimes like slander.

Diplomatic Immunity Slander and the Limits of Protection for International Officials

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that ADB staff immunity covers only official acts, not crimes like slander.

Grave Slander in the Philippines: Lessons from Artajos v. Court of Appeals

Learn how Philippine law punishes grave slander, the elements prosecutors must prove, and key lessons from the Supreme Court's Artajos ruling.