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Due Process and DOLE Jurisdiction: Lessons from Bay Haven v. Abuan
Supreme Court clarifies DOLE visitorial powers, due process in labor inspections, and limits on monetary awards in compliance orders.
Prior Possession Prevails: Resolving Forcible Entry Disputes in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that in forcible entry cases, prior physical possession—not ownership—determines who stays on the property.
Falsification of Documents, Probable Cause, and the Limits of DOJ Discretion
The Supreme Court explains when courts may review the DOJ's probable cause findings and what constitutes a prejudicial question.
Tenant or Laborer: Resolving Land Disputes and Compensation Rights in Agrarian Reform
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when farm workers are tenants, not laborers, and how compensation agreements affect agrarian reform disputes.
Contract Validity and Prescription: Lessons from Dailisan v. Court of Appeals
The Supreme Court upheld a notarized deed of sale because the heirs failed to seek annulment within four years, and partition does not prescribe for a co-owner.
When Court Employees Falsify Attendance Records: A Lesson in Judicial Discipline
A Supreme Court ruling on a process server's falsified DTRs shows how dishonesty and absenteeism in the judiciary are punished.
Buy-Bust Operations: Conviction Upheld Despite Procedural Lapses in Drug Cases
Supreme Court affirms drug conviction despite missing pre-operation reports and inventory lapses, clarifying what really matters in buy-bust cases.
From Partial to Total: Converting Disability Benefits Under Philippine Law
When can a permanent partial disability (PPD) benefit be converted to permanent total disability (PTD)? The Supreme Court explains in GSIS v. Casco.
Parol Evidence Rule and Oral Agreements in Lease Contracts: Key Lessons from Amoncio v. Benedicto
When can oral agreements modify a written lease? The Supreme Court explains the parol evidence rule and its exceptions.
Falsifying Time Records in Government: The Case of a Court Process Server Dismissed for Dishonesty
A Supreme Court ruling shows how falsified daily time records lead to dismissal for dishonesty, forfeiture of benefits, and disqualification from public office.
Breach of Trust and Due Process in Employment Termination: Striking a Balance
The Supreme Court clarifies when breach of trust justifies dismissal and when employers still owe procedural due process.
Arson Conviction Upheld: Eyewitness Testimony Enough for Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Supreme Court affirms arson conviction, ruling a single credible eyewitness can prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and establish corpus delicti.
Compulsory Retirement at 60: When Company Policy Violates Security of Tenure
A company policy forcing retirement at 60 can be illegal dismissal. The Supreme Court explains the difference between voluntary and compulsory retirement.
Duty of Inquiry: Protecting Land Rights Against Fraudulent Transactions in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on tenancy, land redemption rights, and the burden of proving lawful landowner-tenant relationships.
Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet and Tenancy Rights in Philippine Land Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a tenant's right of redemption requires proof of a valid tenancy relationship with the true landowner.
Tenant Rights: Proving a Valid Landlord-Tenant Relationship in Agricultural Land Disputes
Learn the six requisites of a valid agricultural tenancy and why courts require clear proof of the landowner-tenant relationship.
Deceitful Practices by Lawyers: When Suspension and Disbarment Apply
The Supreme Court clarifies when lawyers face suspension or disbarment for deceitful conduct, citing a case of forged documents and dishonest estate settlement.
Eyewitness Testimony and Alibi Defense: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Arson Cases
How a credible lone eyewitness can overcome alibi and denial in Philippine arson prosecutions, with practical lessons.
Constructive Dismissal: When Forced Resignation Through Pay Reduction Is Illegal
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on constructive dismissal when an employer's pay reduction forces an employee to resign.
Entrapment vs Illegal Arrest: Warrantless Arrests in Drug Cases
When is a warrantless arrest in a buy-bust operation valid? The Supreme Court explains the difference between entrapment and illegal arrest.
Ports Authority vs Private Operators: When Can the Government Operate Directly
Supreme Court ruling on when government agencies can operate ports without franchises, and limits on lower court injunctions.
Finality of Judgment Prevails: Compromise Agreements Do Not Erase Criminal Liability in Estafa Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on estafa: compromise agreements and payment do not extinguish criminal liability once judgment becomes final.
Finality of Judgments, Solidary Liability, and Actual Damages in Cockfighting Disputes
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the immutability of final judgments and how to compute actual damages in a cockfighting dispute.
Sheriffs Must Follow Execution Rules: Grave Misconduct Case Lessons
When sheriffs demand unauthorized fees and adjourn sales without consent, they commit grave misconduct. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court ruling.