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Due Process in Club Membership Suspensions: The Ching v. QCSC Ruling

When can a club suspend a member without a hearing? The Supreme Court clarifies due process rules in Ching v. Quezon City Sports Club.

The Fine Line Between Unpaid Bills and Criminal Fraud Estafa in Restaurant Settings

When does an unpaid restaurant bill become a criminal offense? A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when non-payment crosses into estafa.