Ex-Loboc mayoralty candidate off the hook over overspending raps
The Supreme Court dismissed an election overspending case against former Loboc mayoral candidate Petronilo Sarigumba, citing Comelec’s six-year delay as a…
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Consebido Supreme Court ruling
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Consebido Supreme Court ruling.
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.
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SC clarifies how fugitives should be declared
The Supreme Court clarifies the fugitive disentitlement doctrine, ruling that individuals who leave the Philippines to evade prosecution cannot seek court…
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Lack of authority
A marriage is not automatically void just because the officiating officer allegedly lacked authority.
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Payslip signatures
Learn what constitutes substantial proof of salary payment for employees, including the Supreme Court’s guidelines on payrolls and bank crediting procedures.
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Sara camp opposes House bid to resurrect impeach trial
On 5 February, the House of Representatives impeached Duterte, with a majority voting to adopt the articles of impeachment.
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It’s not the Supreme Court for nothing
I believed the situation called for restraint amid all of the noise and legalese being thrown about online and over conventional media.
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VP vows to come clean on charges
When the case reached the Supreme Court, we provided everything the Court requested.
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Cyberlibel
Supreme Court rules that liking, sharing, or commenting on defamatory posts generally does not constitute cyberlibel liability, emphasizing the original…
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SCUTTLEBUTT
The Yellow mob lashes out after the Supreme Court junks the impeachment case against VP Sara Duterte, targeting a perceived ally on the bench and accusing the…
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Bato backs SC ruling on impeachment
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa firmly supports the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional,…
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House urges SC to junk VP impeach ruling
‘The Supreme Court is a coequal branch of government. Its wisdom is deep. Its authority is real. But its Members — like the President and the Vice President —…
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Recognition and support in one action
In this case, the alleged parent totally denied being the child’s father.
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Legarda seeks impeach trial resumption
Senator Loren Legarda urges the Senate to wait for the House’s motion for reconsideration on the Supreme Court ruling before ending the impeachment trial of…
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What impeach court?
The one-year bar rule is a safeguard to ensure that impeachable officials, such as the Vice President, are not subjected to repeated or politically motivated…
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Senate tackles impeach case on 6 August
The Senate is set to decide on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case on 6 August, following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the one-year bar provision.…
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Relaxation of technical requirements
The certification of non-forum shopping certifies that there is no like action pending with any court involving the same issues, parties and relief asked for.
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