
Leonen: Marcos committed ‘grave abuse of discretion’ in rushing 2024 budget
Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. committed “grave abuse of discretion” when he issued a…
· 1 min read
Topic

Senior Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F. Leonen said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. committed “grave abuse of discretion” when he issued a…
· 1 min read

What good is a constitutionally guaranteed right to life when the right to health remains financially unreachable?
· 2 min read
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) stands to receive a hefty amount from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and Philippine Charity…
· 2 min read

This rule rests on a clear rationale: the dismissal of a criminal action affects the State, not the private complainant.
· 3 min read
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…
· 2 min read

The former strongman’s lawyers are keeping their hopes alive even after their client’s appeal was rejected.
· 2 min read

The Court ruled that bingo games organized in connection with legitimate community or developmental projects do not require permits from PAGCOR or any…
· 3 min read

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 —…
· 3 min read

The ICC appears to be leveraging Duterte’s high-profile case to rebuild its battered image following unprecedented criticism and even US sanctions.
· 3 min read
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…
· 3 min read

The Comelec went nine pages deep, digging for loopholes, and the moment they found one, boom! Case closed.
· 3 min read

A marriage is not automatically void just because the officiating officer allegedly lacked authority.
· 3 min read

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.
· 4 min read

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.
· 3 min read





