Jurisdiction first, but justice ultimately
The rule is straightforward: jurisdiction is determined not by the title of the complaint but by the nature of the claim.
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The rule is straightforward: jurisdiction is determined not by the title of the complaint but by the nature of the claim.
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A legal clash is in the offing between the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and local government executives over the disposition of the National Tax…
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday suspended overseas voter registration in Israel and Iran due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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TACLOBAN CITY — A Tacloban court has dismissed the terrorism financing case filed against an internationally known humanitarian worker, citing violations of…
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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Wednesday maintained that the National Tax Allotment (NTA) is not legislated under the General Appropriations…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has dismissed a petition seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy of former Palompon, Leyte Mayor…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has reaffirmed that directors and officers of recruitment and manning agencies may be held personally liable alongside their companies…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has reaffirmed that corporate directors and officers of recruitment and manning agencies may be held personally liable, together with…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) dismissed a petition seeking to cancel the certificate of candidacy (COC) of former Palompon, Leyte Mayor…
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He said they were discussing the need to protect witnesses in the ICC case, and as justice secretary he was responsible for protecting the Filipino witnesses.
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Members of the Makabayan bloc on Monday expressed dismay over the House justice committee’s decision to set aside the first impeachment complaint they filed…
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Whatever the ultimate verdict, the trial is already doing one thing. It is forcing us to confront a truth that many would prefer to forget.
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday confirmed that he met with personnel from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to discuss security arrangements for…
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TACLOBAN CITY — The Court of Appeals (CA) Fifth Division has upheld its earlier decision reversing the Ombudsman’s order to suspend former Palompon, Leyte…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the Philippine Judicial Academy (PHILJA) to design and implement a specialized training program for applicants seeking…
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Chico pointed to historical precedents in ICC cases, noting a grim but realistic possibility: ‘Duterte might die before this is done with.’
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Inside a courtroom in The Hague, International Criminal Court (ICC) judges are now weighing whether the evidence presented against former President Rodrigo…
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The Court remanded the case to the trial court for the reception of evidence to determine the fitness of the respondents to have custody of the child.
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