
Vicarious liability
Employers can be held vicariously liable for their employees’ negligent acts committed in the course of employment unless they prove due diligence in hiring…
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Employers can be held vicariously liable for their employees’ negligent acts committed in the course of employment unless they prove due diligence in hiring…

Understand the legal implications of vicarious liability for employers in delivery businesses. Learn how Philippine law holds employers responsible for…

A legal advice column examines whether parents may be held civilly liable after their minor son brought an unsecured firearm to school and injured a classmate,…



A legal expert explains that banks may be held liable for unauthorized withdrawals when they fail to exercise the highest degree of diligence in protecting…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called for a thorough study before lowering the age of criminal responsibility, citing the Tacloban school shooting, the impact…

Sen. Risa Hontiveros opposes lowering the age of criminal liability below 15, urging stronger intervention and diversion programs instead. She backs a review…

Philippines’ net foreign liabilities widened to $54.9 billion, or 11.2% of GDP, in Q1 2026 as external assets fell faster than liabilities, Bangko Sentral ng…

The law was crafted with compassion, recognizing that children are not yet fully formed.
The DOJ has found probable cause to file 44 criminal tax evasion cases against the so-called ‘BGC Boys’ over alleged ₱1.68-billion liabilities, backing BIR…

Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino backs proposals to lower the age of criminal liability after the deadly Tacloban school shooting, citing children’s exposure…

Can employers be held liable for accidents caused by company drivers? A legal expert explains vicarious liability under Philippine law, the responsibilities of…

An employer may be held liable when an employee injures a pedestrian while performing official duties, as Philippine law recognizes vicarious liability unless…

A legal insight on vicarious liability under Article 2180 of the Civil Code, explaining when employers can be held accountable for the wrongful acts of their…

“Additionally, the principal must take due care in supervising and instructing those participating in the activity in the execution of their tasks.


Failure of the employer to comply with the foregoing or to act with promptness and sensitivity on the report of sexual harassment makes an employer solidarily…


Vicarious liability of employers