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Estafa Liability of Lawyers for Falsified Loan Documents Under Philippine Law

When can a lawyer be held liable for estafa for signing off on falsified loan documents? The Supreme Court explains in Cruz v. Gonzalez.

Timeliness is Key: Understanding the 15-Day Rule for Agrarian Disputes

The Supreme Court explains why landowners must file just compensation cases within 15 days of the DARAB decision, or lose their right.

Rape Conviction Affirmed: Positive Identification Prevails Over Alibi in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that the victim's positive identification outweighs the accused's weak defense of alibi.

Double Sales and Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Property Sales: The Roman Catholic Church v. Pante Case

A Supreme Court ruling on when misrepresentation voids a sale and how double sales are resolved under Philippine law.

Attempted Sale of Shabu: When Showing Drugs to a Buyer Is a Crime

A buy-bust operation gone wrong still leads to conviction for attempted sale of drugs under RA 9165. This case explains why.

Rape Conviction Affirmed: The Credibility of a Child Witness in Sexual Assault Cases

The Supreme Court affirms a rape-with-homicide conviction based on circumstantial evidence, explaining how such evidence can prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Commitment Not to Encumber Property Can Void a Later Mortgage

A court-embodied promise not to dispose of property, annotated on the title, creates enforceable rights. Learn what this ruling means for buyers and lenders.

PDIC Insurance: Defining Deposit and Protecting the Depositing Public

Supreme Court rules inter-branch fund transfers are not insurable deposits under the PDIC Charter, clarifying deposit insurance scope.

Burden of Proof in Estafa and Homicide: Why Hearsay Evidence Fails to Establish Guilt Beyond a Reasonable Doub

The Supreme Court explains why positive identification by credible witnesses outweighs bare denial and hearsay in criminal cases.

Judicial Integrity Imperiled When Judges Betray Public Trust Lessons From Falsified Court Decisions

When a judge fabricates annulment decisions without proceedings, the Supreme Court shows why dismissal and disbarment follow.

Coconut Levy Funds Are Public Funds: SC Limits on Spending and Public Purpose

The Supreme Court ruled coco-levy funds are public funds, voiding laws that treated them as private property and allowed spending beyond their special purpose.

Tenant Rights vs Landowner Rights in the Philippines: Understanding Tenancy and Agricultural Land Law

A look at Philippine tenancy law, balancing tenant rights and landowner rights under agricultural land reform and related statutes.

Upholding Integrity: Consequences of Misconduct for Court Employees in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on grave misconduct by court employees, explaining penalties, ethical standards, and why resignation does not erase liability.

Sound Mind Prevails: Upholding Testamentary Freedom in Will Probate

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that forgetfulness does not equal unsound mind, and oppositors bear the burden in will probate cases.

When Onboard Recreation Becomes Work-Related: Seafarer Disability Claims Under the POEA-SEC

The Supreme Court clarifies when injuries from onboard recreational activities are compensable under the POEA-SEC and the Bunkhouse Rule.

Avoiding Default Judgment: Why Showing Up to Pre-Trial Is Non-Negotiable in Philippine Courts

Learn why failing to appear at pre-trial in Philippine courts can lead to default judgment, and how to protect your case.

Lost Land Title WHY Filing A Petition FOR Reissuance Might Backfire IN THE Philippines

When a Case Becomes Moot: The Stradcom v. Laqui Ruling on Preliminary Injunctions

The Supreme Court explains the moot and academic doctrine in Stradcom v. Laqui, showing how a preliminary injunction expires with the main case.

Perfected Contracts and Procedural Rules in Philippine Joint Venture Disputes

A Philippine Supreme Court case clarifies when oral joint venture agreements are perfected and why procedural rules matter in appeals.

Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: When Loss of Trust and Confidence Doesn't Justify Termination

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that loss of trust and confidence requires willful breach by employee; poor sales performance alone is not enough.

Cooperatives No Longer Exempt From Court Fees: The 2012 Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court denied cooperatives' exemption from court and sheriff's fees, reaffirming judicial independence and fiscal autonomy.

When Is a Bus Company Liable for Accidents? Employer Liability in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on bus company liability for driver negligence, damages, and employer responsibility under civil law.

Prescription Periods and Missing Seafarers: How Employer Actions Can Extend Your Claim for Death Benefits

Learn how employer negligence and concealment can extend prescription periods for seafarer death benefit claims in the Philippines.

Dying Declarations in Philippine Law: When Can a Victim’s Last Words Convict

Philippine law admits dying declarations as evidence. Learn the legal requirements and limits of this exception to hearsay.