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Soliciting Gifts for Official Action: Understanding Graft and Corruption in Philippine Law
Learn how Philippine law punishes public officers who solicit gifts for official favors, explained through the Supreme Court's Tecson v. Sandiganbayan ruling.
Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Landowners' Right to Fair Valuation
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on landowners' right to just compensation in agrarian reform, valuation standards, and the jurisdiction of Special Agrarian Courts.
Understanding Attorney's Fees in the Philippines: Quantum Meruit and Fair Compensation
Learn how Philippine courts determine attorney's fees through quantum meruit, ensuring fair compensation for legal services rendered.
Illegal Dismissal in the Philippines: When an Anonymous Letter Leads to Reinstatement and Back Wages
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on illegal dismissal based on an anonymous letter, and the awards of back wages and separation pay.
Self-Defense in Philippine Law: Understanding Justifiable Homicide and the Burden of Proof
Explaining self-defense and justifiable homicide under Philippine law, including the requisites and the burden of proof on the accused.
Judicial Accountability: Negligence vs. Malice in Philippine Courts
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling in Tecson v. Sandiganbayan on graft, administrative liability, and the distinction between negligence and malice.
Substitution of Plaintiff Denied: Why Counterclaims Matter in Philippine Civil Procedure
A look at Ang Kek Chen v. Judge Andrade and the rules on substitution of parties and counterclaims in Philippine civil procedure.
Dismissed on a Technicality: The Strict Rule on Certification Against Forum Shopping in Philippine Courts
Philippine courts strictly require a certification against forum shopping in every initiatory pleading. Learn why late compliance can get a case dismissed.
Rank-and-File vs Managerial Employees: Key Evidence for Union Certification in the Philippines
Learn what evidence proves managerial or supervisory status in Philippine union certification elections, based on the A.D. Gothong case.
Conspiracy in Philippine Criminal Law: When Presence Means Guilt
Under Philippine law, conspiracy makes every participant equally liable for a crime, even without inflicting the fatal blow. People v. Gallo explains how.
Who Pays for an Illegal Strike? National Union Liability Under Philippine Law
When a local union stages an illegal strike, can the national union be held liable for damages? The Supreme Court clarifies agency and responsibility.
Homicide vs Murder: Understanding Intent and Qualifying Circumstances in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how intent and qualifying circumstances distinguish homicide from murder, and explains cyber libel prescription rules.
Supreme Court on Online Psychological Abuse Under RA 9262 and Cybercrime Law
The Supreme Court affirms a conviction for online psychological abuse under RA 9262 and raises the penalty for using social media under RA 10175.
When Court Errors Are Judicial, Not Administrative: A Guide for Litigants
The Supreme Court clarifies when a judge's error is a judicial matter for appeal, not an administrative case for discipline.
Lawyer's Courtroom Bullying and Defiance of IBP Orders Draw PHP 155,000 Fine
Supreme Court fines disbarred lawyer PHP 155,000 for shouting at court personnel and defying IBP directives, reaffirming lawyer conduct standards.
When a Spousal Sale Is Void: Buyer Beware in Philippine Property Law
Philippine Supreme Court explains when sales between spouses are void, why in pari delicto does not apply, and what buyers must check.
NLRC Remand Orders and Due Process in Philippine Labor Disputes
The Supreme Court clarifies when the NLRC may remand labor cases for further proceedings without violating due process rights.
Conspiracy and Criminal Liability in the Philippines: Accomplice vs Principal Liability
Understanding Philippine criminal liability through People v. Sarabia, explaining self-defense, treachery, and the distinction between accomplice and principal liability.
Self-Defense in the Philippines: When Can Killing Be Justified?
Philippine Supreme Court explains the limits of self-defense in murder cases. Learn the three elements required to justify killing.
Court Personnel Dismissed for Mishandling Auction Proceeds in Chattel Mortgage Foreclosure
Sheriff and clerk of court dismissed for failing to turn over excess auction proceeds to mortgagor in chattel mortgage foreclosure.
Protecting Your Rights When Government Authority Crosses THE Line IN THE Philippines
A look at Obra v. Court of Appeals: when government officials seize property without probable cause, they violate constitutional rights and may be liable for damages.
The Searching Inquiry: Why Guilty Pleas in Capital Cases Demand Extra Care
Philippine Supreme Court explains why guilty pleas to capital offenses require a searching inquiry to protect the accused's constitutional rights.
Residency Disputes in Philippine Elections: Respecting the Electorate's Choice and Navigating Jurisdiction
Explaining Perez v. COMELEC on residency requirements, election disqualification jurisdiction, and the rule that the electorate's choice should prevail.
Treachery and Passion: Understanding Murder and Mitigating Circumstances in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains when sudden attacks qualify as treachery and why passion and obfuscation may reduce criminal liability.