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Matibag v. Dangerous Drugs Board: CES Eligibility and Security of Tenure Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies that Career Service Executive Eligibility (CSEE) alone does not guarantee security of tenure in CES positions.
Proof of Encroachment: The Importance of Survey Plans in Property Disputes
Survey plans must clearly show encroachment to prove property disputes. The Supreme Court explains what suffices as evidence.
Untimely Appeal: When the Supreme Court Relaxes Procedural Rules in Philippine Litigation
The Supreme Court explains when missed deadlines and defective pleadings may be excused to prevent grave injustice.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Safeguarding Evidence Matters
The Supreme Court explains why strict compliance with the chain of custody rule is essential to preserve the integrity of seized drugs in every prosecution under RA 9165.
When Landowners Pay Commissioners' Fees in Agrarian Cases: The LBP v. Heirs of Sanchez Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies who bears commissioners' fees in agrarian reform valuation cases, exempting the Land Bank from such costs.
Expropriation and Heirship: Who Pays Commissioners' Fees in Just Compensation Claims
Supreme Court clarifies that landowners, not Land Bank, pay commissioners' fees in agrarian expropriation cases when they initiate just compensation claims.
Third-Party Claims and the Right to Litigate in Property Attachment Cases
Learn how the Supreme Court protects a third-party claimant's right to litigate in property attachment cases and when damages may be awarded.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why It Determines Conviction or Acquittal
The Supreme Court explains how strict compliance with the chain of custody rule under RA 9165 secures drug convictions.
When Procedural Lapses Yield to Substantial Justice: The Latogan Doctrine
The Supreme Court in Latogan v. People relaxed procedural rules to prevent a grave injustice, protecting a defendant's right to appeal a murder conviction.
Breach of Contract: When a Perfected Employment Contract Binds the Employer Even Without Deployment
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that a perfected employment contract creates employer-employee relations even if deployment never happens, and labor arbiters have jurisdiction over resulting claims.
Breach of Contract: Enforceability of Employment Contracts Absent Actual Deployment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether a perfected employment contract binds parties even without actual deployment, and which court has jurisdiction over breach claims.
Eyewitness Identification Establishing Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt In Homicide Cases
How the Supreme Court affirmed a homicide conviction based on positive eyewitness identification by the victim's daughters, prevailing over the accused's denial.
Eyewitness Testimony and Homicide Conviction: Proving Identity Beyond Reasonable Doubt
How the Supreme Court upheld a homicide conviction based on positive eyewitness identification, ruling that denial cannot prevail over credible testimony.
Prior Physical Possession in Forcible Entry: The Madayag Ruling Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies that prior physical possession in forcible entry cases can be established through juridical acts, not just actual occupation.
Understanding Tax Exemptions for Condominium Dues and Fees: A Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when condominium association dues are taxable, resolving the validity of BIR RMC No. 65-2012.
Liability for Dishonored Bank Drafts: Holder in Due Course vs Drawer's Obligations
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies a bank drawer's liability on dishonored bank drafts, even after a stop payment order, when held by a holder in due course.
Upholding Ethical Conduct Disciplining Court Employees FOR Actions Reflecting ON THE Judiciarys Integrity
The Supreme Court affirms dismissal of a vice-mayor for grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of service.
Upholding Due Process: Dismissal of Administrative Charges Based on Insufficient Evidence
Explore how the Supreme Court upholds dismissal of administrative charges when evidence is insufficient, protecting public officials' rights.
Agricultural Tenancy and the Right of Redemption: A Landmark Philippine Case
The Supreme Court clarifies that agricultural tenancy can be implied from parties' conduct, granting tenants the right of redemption under RA 3844.
When Amending an Information in Estafa Cases Becomes a Question of Form vs. Substance
The Supreme Court clarifies when amendments to an Information in estafa cases are formal or substantial, and why a new preliminary investigation is not always required.
Understanding Consent and Detention: Key Insights From a Landmark Philippine Kidnapping Case
The Supreme Court acquits a man of kidnapping, clarifying that mere elopement and a minor's unfamiliarity with a place do not automatically constitute illegal detention.
Holder in Due Course Rights Prevail Over Stop Payment Orders
Philippine Supreme Court rules a holder in due course can enforce bank drafts despite stop payment orders, explaining drawer liability under the Negotiable Instruments Law.
Court Employee Dismissed for Grave Misconduct and Gross Neglect of Duty
A Clerk III was dismissed from service for tampering with court records and failing to transmit case records to the Court of Appeals.
When a Lawyer’s Suspension Does Not End Automatically: Compliance and Court Orders
A lawyer’s suspension is not automatically lifted when the period ends. The Court must first issue an order lifting it.