Marinduque contests $25-M legal fee
The Marinduque provincial government has asked the Supreme Court to review a Court of Appeals ruling upholding a 25-percent contingency fee worth about $25…
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Senior discount loophole? Lawyer warns of fake promos
Lawyer Romulo Macalintal urges the Supreme Court to clarify its ruling on senior citizen discounts, warning businesses may exploit loopholes by mislabeling…
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SC aspirant wants anti-dynasty law to cover appointees
Government Corporate Counsel Solomon Hermosura advocates for an anti-political dynasty law covering both elected and appointed positions as he vies for a…
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COA chief Cordoba seeks Supreme Court seat
COA Chairman Gamaliel Cordoba leverages decades of experience in government and regulatory agencies to strengthen his bid for a Supreme Court seat, emphasizing…
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SC, PHILJA eyes judicial training center in the Visayas
The Supreme Court and PHILJA are set to establish a judicial training center in Visayas, thanks to a 20,000-square meter land donation from New Lucena, Iloilo.…
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JBC interviews 4 applicants for SC vacancy
The Judicial and Bar Council begins interviews for Supreme Court justice applicants, including Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Geraldine Faith Econg, known for…
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SC: Banks must explain withdrawals from deceased clients' accounts
The Supreme Court has ruled that banks must justify withdrawals from deceased clients' accounts, emphasizing the authority of probate courts in safeguarding…
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19 contenders eye Supreme Court vacancy
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is set to conduct public interviews for eight candidates vying for the Supreme Court Associate Justice post, with sessions…
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Supreme court eases foreign divorce recognition
The Supreme Court simplifies foreign divorce recognition for Filipino spouses, removing barriers to prove foreign divorce under new amendments. Learn how these…
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Duterte camp to take P73-M COA disallowance to SC
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SC eases rules for recognition of foreign divorce
The Supreme Court simplifies the process for Filipinos seeking judicial recognition of foreign divorces, removing the need to prove applicable foreign laws and…
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A lower threshold for conviction
Mr. Marcos and his allies now know exactly how close they are to eliminating their most formidable political rival in 2028.
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Supreme Court, Provincial Government to construct new Hall of Justice in Bulacan
The Supreme Court and Provincial Government of Bulacan join forces to construct a modern Hall of Justice, enhancing judicial services and access to justice for…
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OSG asks SC to reject bid to stop BSKE postponement
The Office of the Solicitor General urges the Supreme Court to reject a petition challenging the postponement of Barangay and SK Elections to November 2028,…
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SC reinstates arrest warrant vs World Balance heir in ₱1.88-B shabu case
The Supreme Court reinstates the P1.88-billion drug case against World Balance heir Bernard Lu Chong, reversing the Court of Appeals' dismissal and ordering…
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SC delegation visits Fortinet HQ for cybersecurity, AI talks
A Supreme Court delegation, led by Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, visited Fortinet HQ in California to discuss AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure…
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