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Jun 27, 2022 preliminary attachment counter-bond standby letter of credit rule 57 civil procedure supreme court

Standby Letters of Credit vs Counter-Bonds: Safeguarding Preliminary Attachments in Philippine Litigation

A standby letter of credit cannot substitute a counter-bond to discharge a preliminary attachment under Rule 57, per the Supreme Court.

Jun 21, 2004 ombudsman public officials criminal-law investigation discretion supreme-court

Ombudsmans Discretion Investigating Complaints Against Public Officials IN THE Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies the Ombudsman's discretionary power to investigate complaints against public officials and the limits of judicial review.

Jan 20, 2000 anti-graft prescription sandiganbayan motion to quash speedy trial ra-3019

Prescription and Quashal in Anti-Graft Cases: Domingo v. Sandiganbayan

The Supreme Court clarifies prescription periods, motion to quash standards, and speedy trial rights in Anti-Graft cases under RA 3019.