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Judicial Misconduct and Impeachment: When Court Review Becomes Moot
The Supreme Court explains why it dismissed Chief Justice Corona's challenge to his impeachment trial—because the case became moot after conviction.
Court Employee Dismissed for Misusing Cash Evidence: A Lesson in Judicial Integrity
Supreme Court dismisses court employee who took P45,000 cash evidence for repairs, ruling restitution does not erase administrative liability.
Supreme Court Dismisses Corona Impeachment Petition on Mootness Grounds
The Supreme Court dismissed former Chief Justice Corona's petition assailing his impeachment trial, ruling the case became moot upon his conviction.
Judicial Misconduct and Impartiality: Lessons from the Corona Impeachment Case
The Supreme Court's ruling on the Corona impeachment petition clarifies the limits of judicial review over impeachment proceedings and the doctrine of mootness.
Impeachment and Judicial Review: Defining the Limits of Court Intervention
The Supreme Court rules on the JBC's composition, clarifying constitutional limits on congressional representation and judicial review.
Understanding Habitual Tardiness in Philippine Government Service: Rules and Consequences
A clear guide to the rules on habitual tardiness in Philippine government service, including the legal basis, penalties, and practical compliance tips.
Retirement Benefits CBA vs Labor Code: Pilot Entitlements Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when CBA retirement benefits prevail over Labor Code Article 287, using a PAL pilot's case as guide.
Judicial Accountability: Timeliness and Due Process in Summary Proceedings
A Supreme Court administrative case shows how judges may be fined for undue delay in summary proceedings, while clarifying what does not violate due process.
Supreme Court Fines Judge for Undue Delay in Unlawful Detainer Case
Learn when a judge's delay in holding preliminary conference becomes administrative liability, from a 2012 Supreme Court ruling.
Undue Delay in Justice: A Judge's Accountability in Expediting Legal Proceedings
When a judge delays a case, justice suffers. The Supreme Court's ruling in Chu v. Capellan explains why judges must act promptly.
Rehabilitation Denied When Financial Realities Override Corporate Rescue
The Supreme Court clarifies when corporate rehabilitation is not available—mere illiquidity qualifies, but irreversible insolvency with speculative plans does not.
USAID Certification as Public Document: Admissibility and Proof in Philippine Law
Learn when foreign agency certifications are public documents admissible without authentication, and how courts treat them as prima facie evidence.
Double Compensation and Gratuity Pay: Constitutional Limits for Government Workers
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when gratuity pay becomes prohibited double compensation under the Constitution for government employees.
Heavy Workload Not Enough to Justify Certiorari Filing Extension
Philippine Supreme Court rules heavy workload alone is not a compelling reason to extend the 60-day period for filing a petition for certiorari under Rule 65.
Sheriffs Must Follow Court-Approved Procedure for Execution Expenses
A sheriff's failure to follow Rule 141 procedure for execution expenses constitutes misconduct, even if the amounts received were reasonable.
Reasonable Doubt When Eyewitness Testimony Falls Short in Murder Conviction
Supreme Court acquits murder accused where lone eyewitness testimony was riddled with improbabilities, casting reasonable doubt on identity.
Private vs Common Carrier: Who Bears Cargo Loss Under Insurance Policies
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a carrier is private or common, and how "other insurance" clauses affect liability for lost cargo.
Res Judicata and Land Disputes: When a Final Decision Bars a Quiet Title Action
A final Bureau of Lands decision bars a quiet title action under res judicata. Learn the rules from this Philippine Supreme Court case.
Eminent Domain vs Easement: Just Compensation for Transmission Lines in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when transmission line projects require full just compensation rather than mere easement fees.
Res Judicata Bars Quieting of Title Against Final Bureau of Lands Decisions
Final Bureau of Lands decisions bind parties under res judicata; quieting of title cannot challenge them, per the Supreme Court.
Navigating Tax Disputes: The Proper Legal Remedy for Assessment Protests in the Philippines
Learn the correct legal remedy when protesting a local business tax assessment, based on a Supreme Court ruling on the Local Government Code.
Neglect of Duty vs Dishonesty: Upholding Integrity in Court Processes
A process server's false returns and delayed service led to a landmark ruling distinguishing simple neglect of duty from dishonesty.
Neglect of Duty in Court Service: Balancing Efficiency and Integrity in the Philippine Judiciary
The Supreme Court clarifies the line between simple neglect of duty and dishonesty in court service, using a process server's case as a guide.
Integrity Under Scrutiny: Why Honesty in Your Judicial and Bar Council Application Matters
A Supreme Court ruling on procedural deadlines and jurisdiction, and what it means for integrity in JBC applications.