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Productivity Incentives Government Employees VS Private Sector Benefits
SC rules on whether GOCC employees with original charters may receive productivity incentives under RA 6971.
Disqualification After Election: Why the Second Placer Does Not Win and a Special Election Is the Remedy
When a winning candidate is disqualified after the election, the second placer cannot be declared the winner. A special election is the proper remedy, as explained in Ocampo v. HRET.
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: When Punctuality Becomes a Public Duty
The Supreme Court reprimands a court employee for habitual tardiness, affirming that public service demands strict observance of office hours.
Habitual Tardiness in the Judiciary: Why Excuses Like Traffic and Household Chores Fail
The Supreme Court reprimands a court employee for habitual tardiness, ruling that traffic and family chores do not excuse chronic lateness in public service.
Punctuality and Public Trust: Disciplining Habitual Tardiness in Public Service
The Supreme Court reprimands a court employee for habitual tardiness, reaffirming that punctuality is a core duty of public office.
Delay in Reporting a Crime Does Not Destroy Witness Credibility: People v. Hernandez
The Supreme Court rules that fear of reprisal justifies a witness's delay in reporting a crime, and explains when aggravating circumstances apply.
Contempt OF Court Balancing Judicial Authority AND THE Right TO DUE Process IN Preliminary Investigations
Meralco Rate Hikes: Balancing Consumer Protection and Utility Viability
The Supreme Court affirms the ERC's power to grant provisional rate increases, balancing consumer protection with utility financial viability.
Safeguarding Electoral Integrity: The Limits of COMELEC's Power in Unofficial Vote Tabulations
The Supreme Court nullified COMELEC Resolution 6712 for usurping Congress' sole power to canvass presidential votes.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails When Circumstantial Evidence Falls Short of Conviction
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when circumstantial evidence suffices for conviction in estafa cases, examining the limits of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
When a Prior Unregistered Sale Loses to a Registered Attachment Lien
A registered attachment lien beats an earlier unregistered sale under the Torrens system. Learn the rule from Luz Du v. Stronghold Insurance.
Estafa Conviction Upheld for Deceit in Mobilization Fund Scheme
Supreme Court affirms estafa conviction for contractor who misrepresented ability to mobilize equipment and misappropriated P600,000 mobilization fund.
Priority Disputes: Registered Attachment vs Unregistered Sale in Property Law
A registered attachment beats an unregistered sale in Philippine property law, even if the sale happened first. Learn the rule from Du v. Stronghold.
Chain of Custody Safeguarding Drug Evidence in Philippine Courts
Philippine courts require strict chain of custody for drug evidence. Learn the rules and practical implications from recent jurisprudence.
When Circumstantial Evidence Fails: The Ador Case and the Presumption of Innocence
The Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Ador shows how weak circumstantial evidence, flawed identification, and uncounseled admissions cannot overcome the presumption of innocence.
Constructive Dismissal: Demotion and Salary Reduction as Grounds for Illegal Termination
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on constructive dismissal through demotion and salary reduction, explained in plain language for employees and employers.
Redemption vs. Repurchase: Property Rights After Foreclosure in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the crucial difference between redemption and repurchase of foreclosed property, and why timing matters.
Unmasking the Assailant: How Witness Identification Secured a Murder Conviction
The Supreme Court affirms a murder conviction, ruling that positive identification by eyewitnesses outweighs alibi and proves conspiracy.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails A Rape Conviction Overturned DUE TO Insufficient Prosecution Evidence
Certiorari Cannot Substitute for a Lost Appeal in Factual Review Cases
Supreme Court clarifies certiorari cannot replace appeal; default orders for repeated pre-trial absences upheld.
Finality of Judgment: The Immutability of Court Decisions and Res Judicata
A party cannot relitigate settled cases. This article explains the doctrine of finality of judgment, immutability of decisions, and res judicata.
Default Judgments When Absence Doesnt Make THE Case GO Away
Independent Contractor vs Employee: Defining the Lines in Media Talent Engagements
The Supreme Court clarifies when a TV or radio host is an independent contractor, not an employee, using the control test.