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Plagiarism in Academia: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of UE Professors for Misrepresentation

Supreme Court upholds dismissal of professors for plagiarism, misrepresentation, and breach of trust, clarifying stare decisis and waiver rules.

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Independent Civil Actions Under the Civil Code: No Reservation Needed, Even With a Pending Criminal Case

The Supreme Court clarifies that civil claims based on the Civil Code may proceed independently of criminal cases, with no prior reservation required.

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Probation After Appeal Understanding THE Waiver Rule IN THE Philippines

Learn how appealing a conviction waives probation eligibility in the Philippines, based on Supreme Court rulings and the Probation Law.