When the bench spoke Filipino
The Velarde and Macasaet decision stands as a timely reminder that the law, at its core, must speak in a language the people can understand.
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Daily Tribune
The Velarde and Macasaet decision stands as a timely reminder that the law, at its core, must speak in a language the people can understand.
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For decades, one of the principal obstacles to reviving nuclear power in the Philippines was the absence of a modern and credible regulatory framework.
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Abusers cannot expect leniency simply because their cruelty travels through Wi-Fi rather than a clenched fist.
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The law demands a genuine and well-founded belief that the absent spouse has died, concrete and diligent efforts to locate the missing spouse, and judicial…
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What the DNV does is provide a legal framework that regulates an existing practice through clear rules, reciprocal treatment and proper government oversight.
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Objections are not mere courtroom theatrics. They are indispensable tools for ensuring that cases are decided only on competent, relevant, and admissible…
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By distinguishing consent from collusion, the Court faithfully protects both the integrity of judicial proceedings and the dignity of the individuals before it.
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Should our courts likewise recognize a constitutionally protected expectation of privacy over a person’s digital location history?
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There can be no greater reward than knowing that the column has become, in its own modest way, a useful resource for the study, teaching and practice of law.
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The Laroco decision serves as a timely reminder that rule-making authority is not law-making authority.
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