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Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: High Court Sets Social Media Evidence Rules

The Supreme Court affirms that Facebook posts can prove psychological abuse under RA 9262, setting guidelines on proving social media authorship and raising penalties for ICT use.

Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262: Proving Social Media Authorship and Higher Penalties

Supreme Court clarifies how to prove social media authorship in VAWC cases and rules that using Facebook raises the penalty under the Cybercrime Prevention Act.

Usurpation of Authority: Delineating Official Functions and Good Faith in Public Office

The Supreme Court clarifies the meaning of "forthwith" in impeachment proceedings, emphasizing the Senate's discretion in preparing for trial and the limits of judicial intervention.

Understanding Contracts TO Sell: Key Insights From a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Ruling

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a contract is an assignment, not a guaranty, and the limits of apparent authority.

Loan Assignment vs Guaranty: Bank Liability for Assigned Loan Proceeds

When is a bank liable for assigned loan proceeds? The Supreme Court clarifies the difference between assignment and guaranty.

Effect OF Death ON Administrative Penalties Substituting Suspension With A Fine

Liability in Government Contracts: Mere Initialing Not Enough

When can government officers be held personally liable for disallowed payments? The Supreme Court clarifies in this COA case.

Mandatory Witness Rule in Drug Cases: Safeguarding Evidence Integrity

Philippine Supreme Court acquits drug suspect where police failed to secure DOJ representative during inventory, reinforcing chain of custody rules.

Acquittal for Broken Drug Chain of Custody: Grefaldo v. People Explained

A Supreme Court ruling shows why police must strictly follow drug evidence rules, or face acquittal.

Acquittal in Drug Case: When Police Lapses in Chain of Custody Lead to Freedom

The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused after police failed to secure required witnesses during inventory, explaining the chain of custody rule.

Challenging Drug Possession: Upholding the Chain of Custody in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court acquits a drug possession accused after police failed to justify the absence of required witnesses during inventory, reaffirming the strict chain of custody rule.

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: What the Supreme Court Requires for Conviction

Explaining the Supreme Court's strict chain of custody rule in drug cases and why procedural lapses led to acquittal in People v. Zapanta.

Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Why Procedural Lapses Lead to Acquittal

The Supreme Court acquits a drug suspect due to broken chain of custody, underscoring strict compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165.

Understanding Lascivious Conduct AND Rape Convictions Insights From A Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Case

Notarization Is Not Routine: Lessons from a Lawyer’s Suspension for Notarial Misconduct

A lawyer was suspended for notarizing documents without verifying identities and letting secretaries notarize. Learn the rules and duties.

Treachery in Philippine Criminal Law: When a Sudden Attack Is Not Murder

The Supreme Court clarifies that treachery cannot be presumed from suddenness alone, reducing a murder conviction to homicide in People v. Bulutano.

Psychological Violence Under RA 9262: When Facebook Posts Lead to Conviction

The Supreme Court affirms that public Facebook posts causing mental anguish constitute psychological violence under RA 9262, with higher penalties for ICT use.

Calling Someone a Thief in Public Can Be Slander: Key Lessons from a Condo Dispute

A heated condo dispute led to a slander conviction. Learn when public accusations of theft become criminal oral defamation in the Philippines.

Condominium Board Disputes and Slander: When Words Cross the Line

A condominium board dispute led to a slander conviction. Learn the legal boundaries of speech and the consequences of public accusations.

Deed Restrictions CAN Homeowners Associations Extend Their Term

Can homeowners associations extend deed restrictions beyond their original term? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on extending deed restrictions.

Security of Tenure vs Qualification Standards Resolving Employment Disputes in Philippine Higher Education

Supreme Court clarifies retirement age rules, security of tenure, and CBA benefits for managerial employees in Philippine schools.

Illiteracy and Contracts: When Does a Sale Become Invalid

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that a sale's validity depends on the parties' true intent, not just the lot number written in the deed.

Investment Fraud and Conspiracy in Estafa Cases: A Philippine Supreme Court Guide

The Supreme Court explains how conspiracy in investment fraud estafa cases is proven, using the landmark Sulit v. People decision.

Upholding Client Confidentiality Limits On Revealing Information After Termination OF Employment

A lawyer's duty of confidentiality survives termination of employment, but the burden of proving a breach rests on the complainant.