Recalibrating the right to be heard
This rule rests on a clear rationale: the dismissal of a criminal action affects the State, not the private complainant.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
Daily Tribune
This rule rests on a clear rationale: the dismissal of a criminal action affects the State, not the private complainant.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
The Court ruled that bingo games organized in connection with legitimate community or developmental projects do not require permits from PAGCOR or any…
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
If a man maintains a relationship falling within the definition of concubinage, any donation to his mistress is void.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
The Supreme Court held that although res judicata did not apply, a prejudicial question clearly existed and thus the criminal cases had to be dismissed.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
At the core of the law is a simple idea: open up the market so more players can build and run networks.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
The rule on coins is meant only to ensure the efficient flow and recirculation of currency — not to deprive anyone of the right to pay or be paid.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
The Filipino people are not passive beneficiaries of ayuda, but active rights-holders entitled to safety, information, and accountability.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
There may also be cases where a full suspension is unnecessary, but hearings cannot proceed due to the absence of witnesses, parties, or counsel.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 2 min read
The Court stressed that when parents entrust their children to a school, they do so with the expectation that the school will uphold their safety and welfare.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read
In patent law, you are bound by your own claims. The precision of words determines the breadth of protection.
Dean Nilo Divina · · 3 min read