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Jan 12, 2021 labor law teacher dismissal serious misconduct child abuse ra 7610 education law

Teacher Misconduct and Child Abuse: When Dismissal Is Justified in the Philippines

When does teacher misconduct justify dismissal? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of compassionate justice in child abuse cases.

Jun 2, 2019 labor law public school teachers reassignment transfer security of tenure magna carta for public school teachers

Reassignment vs. Transfer: What Public School Teachers Should Know

The Supreme Court clarifies when a public school teacher can be reassigned without consent, and how security of tenure applies.

Sep 6, 2011 labor law probationary employment teachers illegal dismissal security of tenure

Probationary Teacher Rights in the Philippines: Non-Renewal and Security of Tenure

When can a private school validly refuse to renew a probationary teacher's contract? The Supreme Court's ruling in St. Paul College vs. Ancheta explains.

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.

Feb 12, 2009 labor law probationary employment teachers security of tenure illegal dismissal

Probationary Employment for Teachers: Rights, Limits, and the Manalo Ruling

Learn the rules on probationary employment for private school teachers, including tenure rights, dismissal standards, and the landmark Manalo case.

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.

Aug 15, 2000 criminal law falsification good faith public documents daily time record layug v. sandiganbayan

Good Faith and Falsification: When Honest Belief Defeats Criminal Intent in Public Documents

The Supreme Court in Layug v. Sandiganbayan ruled that good faith and absence of damage can defeat a falsification charge.

Apr 20, 1999 grave slander defamation criminal law revised penal code supreme court philippines

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.

Nov 19, 1998 labor law security of tenure private school teachers illegal dismissal namawu supreme court

Security of Tenure for Private School Teachers: The NAMAWU v. San Ildefonso College Ruling

When do private school teachers gain permanent status, and what does illegal dismissal mean? The Supreme Court's ruling in NAMAWU v. San Ildefonso College provides clear answers.

Jul 20, 1997 election law vote buying disqualification comelec local government succession

Vote Buying and Disqualification: Nolasco vs. COMELEC Explained

What happens when a winning candidate is disqualified for vote buying? The Nolasco case clarifies succession and election law.