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Automatic Contract Cancellation in the Philippines: Grace Periods and Buyer Obligations

Missed payments on a Contract to Sell can trigger automatic cancellation. Learn the rules from Santiago v. Court of Appeals.

Missed Deadlines Dismissed Appeals Understanding Timely Docket Fee Payment in Philippine Courts

Learn how the Supreme Court treats late docket fee payments in appeals and when liberal application of procedural rules may save a case.

Squatters Rights vs Government Authority: Eviction and Demolition in the Philippines

Understand when the government can evict and demolish structures, and why squatters cannot claim rights over government-owned land.

Substantial Compliance vs Strict Procedure: Negligence and Liability in Fire Incidents

A fire spreads from one food stall to another—who pays? The Supreme Court clarifies negligence, fortuitous events, and procedural rules.

Binding Compromises: Why a Portion of Fort Bonifacio Meant All in Philippine Property Disputes

The Supreme Court ruled that BCDA validly owns Fort Bonifacio, allowing eviction of illegal occupants. A case on property rights and the Lina Law.

Due Process in Bail Hearings: Why Presenting Your Evidence Matters

A judge who denies the accused the right to present rebuttal evidence in a bail hearing violates due process. Learn the rules.

Unmasking Land Title Fraud Evidence and Due Diligence in Philippine Property Disputes

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling on proving forged deeds, church death certificates as evidence, and due diligence in property disputes.

DTR Rules and Office Hours for Government Employees: Key Lessons from a Supreme Court Ruling

A Supreme Court ruling on falsified DTRs clarifies strict office hours, the 40-hour work week, and flexi-time limits for government employees.

Truth AND Timeliness IN Justice Why Accurate Court Reporting Matters

The Supreme Court rules on abandonment of employment and why factual accuracy in court records is vital to justice.

Incestuous Rape in the Philippines: Protecting Children and Upholding Justice

The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a father for four counts of incestuous rape, imposing reclusion perpetua without parole under RA 9346.

When Farm Closures Trigger Separation Pay: Elcee Farms v. NLRC

The Supreme Court clarifies when a farm closure or lease triggers separation pay and when corporate officers can be held personally liable.

Unendorsed Checks and Bank Liability: Depositor Rights in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on unendorsed checks, bank set-off rights, and depositor protection in banking disputes.

Walking the Tightrope: How Unjustified Absences Can Lead to Legal Dismissal in the Philippines

Understand when prolonged absences become abandonment of work and justify legal dismissal under Philippine labor law.

Citizen's Arrest in the Philippines: Barangay Tanod Authority and Your Rights

When can barangay tanods arrest without a warrant? The Salma case explains citizen's arrest rules and your rights under Philippine law.

Construction Contract Disputes: Interpreting Amendments and Deduction Clauses in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on whether a contractor can deduct accommodation costs from a subcontractor's billings after a final contract amendment.

Carrier Liability in Voyage Charters: Who Is Responsible When the Ship Isn't Yours

A common carrier cannot escape liability for lost cargo by claiming it did not own the vessel used. Philippine Supreme Court ruling explained.

Land Reclassification vs Agrarian Reform: When Local Plans Meet National Mandates

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on forcible entry clarifies possession, ownership, and the limits of local land reclassification powers.

Navigating the Fine Line Between Legal Picketing and Illegal Strikes in the Philippines

When does a peaceful protest become an illegal strike? The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction and the consequences for union officers.

Forcible Entry Claims in Philippine Real Estate: Why Prior Physical Possession Matters

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies forcible entry rules: prior physical possession, not paper rights, determines who can sue for ejectment.

Filing Supplemental Complaints in Philippine Courts: Timelines and Proper Procedure

Learn the rules on supplemental complaints in Philippine courts—timelines, procedure, and key principles from recent jurisprudence.

Execution Pending Appeal in Philippine Election Cases: Upholding the Electorate's Will

When can a winning candidate take office while an election protest is on appeal? The Supreme Court explains the rules on execution pending appeal.

Illegal Dismissal: Employer's Burden of Proof and the Defense of Abandonment

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that employers bear the burden of proof in illegal dismissal cases, and abandonment cannot be presumed from mere absence.

Motion for Reconsideration: A Critical Step in Philippine Certiorari Petitions Before the Comelec

Learn why exhausting remedies like a motion for reconsideration matters in certiorari cases before the Comelec, based on Carloto v. COMELEC.

Secure Your Land Title WHY Proving Possession Since June 12 1945 IS NON Negotiable IN Philippine Land Registration