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When Does Prescription Run for Bounced Checks? The Pangilinan Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when the prescriptive period for BP 22 cases is interrupted—and why filing with the prosecutor's office counts.
Navigating Overlapping Lawsuits: Forum Shopping and Litis Pendentia in the Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts penalize forum shopping and litis pendentia through the Supreme Court ruling in Yap v. Court of Appeals.
Mortgage Validity Upholding Security Interests Amid Corporate Disputes in Metrobank vs Centro Development Corp
Supreme Court clarifies when a mortgage over corporate assets is valid, and when foreclosure exceeds the secured amount.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Victim Credibility and Corroborating Evidence
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining why a victim's credible testimony and corroborating medical evidence outweigh denial and alibi.
Sheriffs Duty Balancing Execution Of Writs With Due Diligence And Impartiality
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judges' duty to decide cases within 90 days, and the consequences of delay.
Navigating Land Disputes When Unproven Sales Fail Against Registered Titles
A Supreme Court ruling on why unproven deeds of sale cannot defeat registered land titles, and the limits of prescription in land disputes.
Labor-Only Contracting: When the Principal Employer Faces Solidary Liability
The Supreme Court clarifies when a principal employer becomes solidarily liable for the claims of workers hired through a labor-only contractor.
Upholding Decorum: Disrespectful Conduct by Court Personnel and Its Consequences
The Supreme Court rules on discourtesy by court personnel, emphasizing that respect and propriety are non-negotiable in the judiciary.
Judicial Accountability: Balancing Efficiency and Mitigating Circumstances in Case Disposition
The Supreme Court fines a judge for delayed case disposition, balancing judicial efficiency with mitigating circumstances in administrative cases.
Foreshore Land and Private Ownership: Clarifying Property Rights in the Philippines
A 2012 Supreme Court ruling clarifies that foreshore land belongs to the State, not private owners, and explains why the petition failed.
Perfecting Land Titles: Continuous Possession and the June 12, 1945 Threshold
The Supreme Court clarifies what evidence proves continuous possession since June 12, 1945 for judicial confirmation of imperfect land titles.
Equitable Mortgage Claims: Proving Intent Beyond Bare Allegations
Supreme Court clarifies when a sale is presumed an equitable mortgage under Article 1602, stressing evidence over allegations in property disputes.
VAT Refund for Foreign Tourists Upheld: Equal Protection and Tax Classification in the Philippines
The Supreme Court upholds RA 12079's VAT refund for foreign tourists, ruling it does not violate equal protection or tax uniformity.
Clarification vs. Amendment: When a Final Judgment Can Still Be Explained
Philippine courts can clarify final judgments but not amend them. Learn the distinction from Spouses Mahusay vs. B.E. San Diego, Inc.
Attempted Estafa in the Philippines: Proving Intent to Defraud and Penalties
Learn how Philippine courts prove intent to defraud in attempted estafa cases, the elements of the crime, and the applicable penalties under the Revised Penal Code.
Seafarer's Basketball Injury Ruled Work-Related: 2026 Supreme Court Decision Explained
A seafarer injured playing basketball on board a vessel is entitled to disability benefits. The Supreme Court applies the Bunkhouse Rule and Personal Comfort Doctrine.
Limits of Obedience: When Can a Clerk of Court Be Held Liable for Dereliction of Duty
Explore when a clerk of court faces administrative liability for dereliction of duty, including the limits of obedience to superiors and the standard of diligence required.
Speedy Justice in Ejectment Cases: Understanding Summary Procedure Timelines in the Philippines
Learn how the Supreme Court enforces strict timelines in ejectment cases under the Revised Rule on Summary Procedure, using a 2012 administrative case as a guide.
When Police Break the Chain of Custody: Acquittal in Drug Possession Cases
The Supreme Court acquits two drug possession convicts after a lone officer broke chain-of-custody rules, reaffirming that proof beyond reasonable doubt cannot rest on presumption of regularity.
Excise Tax on Petroleum: Who Bears the Burden When International Carriers Are Involved
The Supreme Court rules oil companies cannot claim refunds for excise taxes on petroleum sold to international carriers—the exemption belongs to the buyers, not sellers.
Safeguarding Due Process: The Right to Be Heard in Contempt Cases
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that indirect contempt proceedings require a full hearing and the opportunity to be heard, not just written pleadings.
When an Accused Dies Pending Appeal: Extinguishment of Criminal and Pecuniary Liability
A Supreme Court ruling explains how the death of an accused during appeal extinguishes criminal liability and, in drug cases, the fine as well.
Corporate Veil Piercing: Directors Held Liable for Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Syndicated Estafa
Supreme Court ruling on when corporate directors can be held criminally liable for estafa despite the separate juridical personality of corporations.
Condominium Disputes: HLURB Jurisdiction and Indispensable Parties Explained
When do condominium owner complaints belong before the HLURB? The Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction and the need to implead the condominium corporation.