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Aug 3, 2021 illegal dismissal substantial evidence labor law just cause termination supreme court

Illegal Dismissal and Substantial Evidence: The Padsing v. Lepanto Case

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Padsing v. Lepanto underscores that employers must prove just cause for dismissal with substantial evidence.

Jun 16, 2020 illegal dismissal strained relations reinstatement labor law security of tenure separation pay

Reinstatement in Illegal Dismissal: The Strained Relations Doctrine Explained

Illegal dismissal entitles workers to reinstatement and backwages. The strained relations doctrine is a narrow exception—learn how courts apply it.

Oct 9, 2007 illegal dismissal backwages reinstatement separation pay labor law security of tenure

Backwages in Illegal Dismissal: When the Employer’s Obligation Ends

Backwages in illegal dismissal accrue until actual reinstatement or payment of separation pay, per Mt. Carmel College v. Resuena.

Jul 20, 1997 parricide criminal law revised penal code intent family violence supreme court

Parricide in the Philippines: Proving Intent in Family Killings

Understand parricide under Philippine law and how courts prove intent in family killings, with lessons from a landmark Supreme Court ruling.