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Credible Witness Testimony Key to Conviction in Philippine Courts
Learn how a single credible witness testimony can secure a conviction, and why alibi fails against positive identification in Philippine courts.
Forcible Abduction with Rape: Why "Sweetheart" Status Does Not Equal Consent
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that romantic relationships never imply consent to sexual acts, especially when force or abduction is involved.
Protecting Sugar Workers Rights Understanding Non-Diminution of Benefits in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court explains how the non-diminution of benefits rule protects sugar workers when new laws replace old ones.
The Weight of Witness Testimony in Philippine Robbery with Homicide Convictions
How a single credible eyewitness identification and proven conspiracy secured a robbery with homicide conviction in the Philippines.
Ejectment Law Philippines: Can Tenants Be Evicted for Disputing Rent Increases?
Philippine ejectment law explained: when rent disputes justify eviction, the rules on unlawful detainer, and tenant protections under the law.
Lost Land Title: When Solicitor General Notice Is Not Required in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when the Solicitor General need not be notified in lost title replacement proceedings under PD 1529.
Wage Order Compliance During Bank Rehabilitation: Philippine Veterans Bank v. NLRC
Supreme Court ruling on wage order compliance, computation of daily wages, and employer liability during bank receivership and rehabilitation in the Philippines.
When Lawyers May Hold Client Funds: The De Vera Case on Attorney's Liens and Trust Duties
A lawyer's right to claim fees does not justify withholding client funds. The Supreme Court's ruling in De Vera explains the limits.
When Presence Is Not Proof: Conspiracy and Reasonable Doubt in Philippine Criminal Law
The Supreme Court acquits a man convicted of murder based on mere presence at the crime scene, explaining the strict rules on conspiracy.
Speedy Trial in the Philippines: Balancing the Accused's Rights and the State's Pursuit of Justice
The Supreme Court clarifies that not every delay violates the right to speedy trial, balancing accused rights with the State's opportunity to prosecute.
When Words Wound Understanding Damages FOR Baseless Lawsuits IN THE Philippines
Learn how Philippine courts award damages for baseless lawsuits, what must be proven, and practical tips to protect your rights.
Credible Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases Upholding Justice Despite Recantation
How Philippine courts weigh credible eyewitness testimony in rape cases, even when victims recant, ensuring justice prevails.
Credibility of Child Testimony in Rape Cases: Insights from People v. Batoon
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on why a minor rape victim's candid testimony prevails over defense claims of impossibility and delay.
Piece-Rate Workers Can Be Regular Employees: The Lambo v. NLRC Ruling
How the Supreme Court ruled that piece-rate tailors are regular employees entitled to full labor rights under Philippine law.
Filing Replevin Cases in the Philippines: Understanding MTC Jurisdiction Limits
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on MTC jurisdiction in replevin cases with damages claims, citing Movers-Baseco vs. Cyborg Leasing.
Prescription of Behest Loan Cases: When Does the Clock Start for Graft Charges?
Supreme Court ruling on when prescription begins for behest loan graft cases under RA 3019, and why the discovery rule matters.
Prescription of Behest Loan Cases: When Does the Clock Start for Anti-Graft Charges?
The Supreme Court clarifies when prescription begins for behest loan cases under RA 3019, emphasizing discovery over commission.
Prescription Periods for Behest Loans: When Does the Clock Start Ticking?
When does prescription begin for behest loan offenses? The Supreme Court clarifies the discovery rule under Act No. 3326.
Habeas Corpus Territorial Limits and Judicial Accountability in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on habeas corpus territorial jurisdiction limits and judicial accountability for judges who exceed them.
Philippine Appellate Procedure: Why Courts Can't Go Beyond What's Appealed
A judge's error in ejectment execution illustrates the limits of appellate jurisdiction and the duty of courts to stay within what is appealed.
Proving Guilt Beyond Doubt: How Circumstantial Evidence Works in Philippine Robbery with Homicide Cases
Philippine Supreme Court explains when circumstantial evidence suffices to convict for robbery with homicide, and why alibi fails.
The Weight of Witness Testimony and Dying Declarations in Philippine Homicide Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on eyewitness credibility, dying declarations, and when treachery fails in homicide prosecutions.
Deed of Assignment Validity: Signature Authenticity and Corporate Share Transfers in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on forged signatures, blank deeds of assignment, and share transfer validity in corporations.
Execution Pending Appeal in the Philippines: When Can a Judgment Be Enforced Immediately?
Learn when Philippine courts may allow execution pending appeal, the good reasons required, and the safeguards protecting a losing party's right to appeal.