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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Marvic Leonen.
Leonen has written decisions that limit officials’ powers, and he has dissented often, sometimes against the very leaders who now sit near this President.
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A legal education must challenge students to think critically, articulate arguments, confront opposing views, and defend their conclusions.
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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen urges law schools to review the Socratic method, warning it may encourage adherence to legal doctrines…
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Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen critiques the Socratic method in law schools, arguing it fosters subservience to doctrine over independent critical…
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Leonen said lengthy proceedings and corruption cases that end without convictions were troubling, but he could not automatically conclude that these outcomes…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that government officials involved in unconstitutional budget hikes under the 2024 and 2025 General Appropriations Acts may face…
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Five Supreme Court justices are vying to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, who will retire on 6 November 2026. The Judicial and Bar Council will…
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‘Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen is the most senior among all the justices of the Court.’
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Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has endorsed Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen to succeed Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, citing his competence,…
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The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of an aviation security officer found guilty of extorting P5,000 from a passenger, stressing that public office is a…
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Each year of legislative inaction allows political inequalities, patronage and other problems associated with concentrated political power to persist.
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Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen cited the Duterte and Romualdez families as examples of “fat” political dynasties in his concurring opinion on the…
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Marvic Leonen is expected to serve as acting chief justice after Alexander Gesmundo retires in November, pending the appointment of the next chief justice.
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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen discusses the judiciary’s AI governance framework, emphasizing human judgment, accountability and the…
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The JBC invites five senior Supreme Court associate justices to apply for chief justice as Alexander Gesmundo prepares to retire on 6 November 2026.
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Acting Chief Justice Marvic Leonen urges Philippine lawyers and judges to use AI critically and responsibly while preserving human judgment, privacy and…
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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen urged corporate leaders to redefine integrity by prioritizing communities alongside profits, calling on…
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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said artificial intelligence can assist judges with research, drafting and court administration but must…
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