SC acquits grandfather in false birth registration case
The Supreme Court acquits a grandfather accused of falsely registering his grandson as his biological child, emphasizing the need to prove criminal intent in…
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Royalties
A legal advice column explains the Supreme Court’s ruling in FILSCAP v. Anrey Inc. that restaurants and other establishments may be required to pay separate…
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Marcos redux
What’s pathetic is the attempt to massage the numbers. Malacañang announced that a historic 9.7-percent poverty rate was achieved ahead of the 2028 target.
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Senators threaten witness with contempt
Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin faced threats of contempt during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial after senator-judges questioned his responses…
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Macalintal seeks BSKE reset reconsideration
Election lawyer Romulo B. Macalintal plans to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling upholding Republic Act 12126, which postponed the Barangay and…
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Macalintal seeks SC reversal of barangay poll delay
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal challenges the Supreme Court's decision to delay barangay and SK elections to 2028, citing concerns over constitutional…
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Actual five-year cohabitation necessary
The presumption that a man and a woman deporting themselves as husband and wife is based on the approximation of the requirements of the law.
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Hold the money
A Supreme Court ruling has denied a realty firm’s claim for additional interest on funds frozen by the government for nearly two decades, holding that the…
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Culpa contractual
A legal advice column discusses whether a school may be held liable when a student is physically bullied by a classmate and teachers and administrators fail to…
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Chief Justice Zalameda
His appointment would certainly be welcomed by his colleagues and would not generate any case of imbroglio and dissension within the Supreme Court.
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Culture of excellence
By the time CJ Zalameda retires, it will be a different world, with technology evolving rapidly every day.
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Retirement by choice, not by calendar
In the absence of an applicable retirement agreement, an employee cannot be compelled to retire before reaching 65 without his explicit and voluntary consent.
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BSKE postponement faces possible appeal — Garcia
Caguioa warned that repeatedly allowing Congress to extend the terms of incumbent officials without elections undermines the Supreme Court’s credibility and…
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Blow jab
A satirical blind item hints at a local executive facing a potential political headache over an alleged altercation involving a young companion during a ball…
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Comelec readies 2028 electoral machinery after SC ruling
The Commission on Elections is shifting its focus to preparations for the May 2028 national and local elections after the Supreme Court upheld Republic Act…
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Petitions beset new CJ Zalameda
Groups led by PDP Laban are urging newly installed Chief Justice Rodil Zalameda to resolve pending Supreme Court petitions involving former President Rodrigo…
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Impeachment court restores gag order
The Senate impeachment court has reinstated the gag order covering all four articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, barring the prosecution, defense and…
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