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Jan 29, 2023 libel criminal law freedom of speech revised penal code supreme court

Libel in the Philippines: When Posting a Complaint Becomes a Crime

The Supreme Court clarifies the elements of libel, including publication and malice, in a case involving posted criminal complaints.

Dec 6, 2022 labor law piercing the corporate veil corporate liability illegal dismissal supreme court

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Labor Cases: The Toledo Construction Ruling

When courts ignore corporate structures to enforce labor judgments, protecting workers from fraudulent asset transfers and evasion.

May 15, 2011 subsidiary liability employer liability criminal negligence revised penal code vicarious liability philippine law

Employer’s Subsidiary Liability for Employee Crimes: The Calang Ruling

Employers are only subsidiarily liable for employees’ criminal acts. The Calang ruling explains when and how this liability applies.

Jan 11, 2011 labor law piercing corporate veil unfair labor practice parent company liability illegal dismissal nlrc

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Parent Companies Face Liability for Labor Violations

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when parent companies can be held liable for subsidiaries' labor violations, explained for employees and businesses.

Jan 28, 2007 corporate law piercing the corporate veil parent company liability subsidiary philippine supreme court

Piercing the Corporate Veil in the Philippines: When Parent Companies Pay Subsidiary Debts

Philippine courts can hold parent companies liable for subsidiary debts when the subsidiary is a mere instrumentality. Learn the rules from General Credit v. Alsons.

Jun 28, 2005 sublease unlawful detainer civil code article 1652 landlord tenant privity of contract

Sublease Rent Claims: Why Lessors Must Sue the Lessee First

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that lessors cannot directly sue sublessees for unpaid rent without first obtaining judgment against the lessee.

Sep 25, 2001 rescission civil law article 1592 land sale philippine law

Rescinding a Land Sale in the Philippines: Why a Letter Is Not Enough

Philippine law requires a judicial or notarial act to rescind a sale of immovable property—even with an automatic rescission clause.

Aug 14, 2001 revised penal code successive sentences bouncing checks law habeas corpus

Serving Multiple Prison Terms in the Philippines: The Rule on Successive Sentences

Philippine law requires imprisonment terms for multiple offenses to be served successively, not simultaneously. Learn the rule under the Revised Penal Code.

Oct 17, 2000 subsidiary liability criminal negligence employer liability revised penal code catacutan case reckless imprudence

Employer Subsidiary Liability in Philippine Criminal Law: The Catacutan Doctrine

Philippine employers can be held subsidiarily liable for damages from employees' criminal negligence. Learn the rules from Catacutan v. Heirs of Kadusale.

Oct 15, 2000 reckless imprudence vicarious liability vehicle owner liability criminal law civil liability

Vehicle Owner Liability in Reckless Imprudence Cases: The Chavez v. Escañan Ruling

When is a vehicle owner liable in reckless imprudence cases? The Supreme Court clarifies the criminal-civil distinction in Chavez v. Escañan.