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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This rule rests on a clear rationale: the dismissal of a criminal action affects the State, not the private complainant.
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A petition of dismissed Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. to overturn the decision of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) to designate him and his armed…
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The former strongman’s lawyers are keeping their hopes alive even after their client’s appeal was rejected.
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‘After due consideration, the OSG hereby enters its appearance anew as counsel for all the respondents... and requests that it be furnished copies of all court…
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The Court ruled that bingo games organized in connection with legitimate community or developmental projects do not require permits from PAGCOR or any…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has laid down a clearer guide for judges on when a person can be considered a fugitive from justice, stressing that anyone who leaves —…
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The ICC appears to be leveraging Duterte’s high-profile case to rebuild its battered image following unprecedented criticism and even US sanctions.
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The Supreme Court issued a clarification on how courts should determine whether an individual is a fugitive from justice, stating that those who flee to avoid…
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As businesses enter the peak of the holiday rush, the demand for faster packaging, custom merchandise, and frequent production adjustments continues to rise.…
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The Comelec went nine pages deep, digging for loopholes, and the moment they found one, boom! Case closed.
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A marriage is not automatically void just because the officiating officer allegedly lacked authority.
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Section 118 of CA No. 141 proscribes the alienation and encumbrance of a parcel of land acquired under free patent, within five years from its grant.
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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.
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A Quezon City trial court judge assured parties Wednesday that he will “soon” issue a ruling on the defense panel’s claim that civil cases seeking damages for…
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The appellate court dismissed his petition for non-exhaustion of administrative remedies. The court found the petition premature.
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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen has reminded both chambers of Congress to refrain from acting as judge or prosecutor when conducting…
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