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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SC urges Congress to review discriminatory adultery, concubinage laws
The Supreme Court calls on Congress to address gender discrimination in adultery and concubinage laws, highlighting unequal penalties for men and women under…
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SC allows child witnesses to testify remotely under revised rules
The Supreme Court has introduced revised rules allowing child witnesses to testify remotely, minimizing trauma and ensuring their safety while preserving the…
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OSG urges SC to junk petition vs Sara impeachment voting threshold
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) defends the Senate's revised voting threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte, urging the Supreme Court to…
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SC dismisses Romualdez petition challenging Ombudsman probe
The Supreme Court dismisses former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez's petition challenging the Ombudsman's probe into alleged corruption, citing…
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Leni Robredo, Supreme Court seal land donation for new Naga Hall of Justice
The Supreme Court and Naga City government have sealed a land donation for a new Hall of Justice in Barangay Balatas, aiming to modernize court facilities and…
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SC: Forcing workers to resign under threat of criminal charges is illegal
The Supreme Court declares forcing employees to resign under threat of criminal charges as illegal, emphasizing that resignation must be voluntary. Learn about…
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SC suspends lawyer for backdating candidate's campaign expense report
The Supreme Court has suspended lawyer Paisal Padate for one year and revoked his notarial commission for backdating campaign finance documents, citing…
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Men can also be victims of sexual violence, SC rules
The Supreme Court has ruled that men can also be victims of sexual violence, emphasizing the need for gender-neutral laws to protect all survivors. This…
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SC reduces penalty for principal in illegal tree-cutting case
The Supreme Court has reduced the penalty for a former school principal in an illegal tree-cutting case, citing insufficient evidence of grave misconduct and…
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SC holds off threshold rule
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SC: Workers cannot be forced to retire at 60 without consent
The Supreme Court has ruled that employees cannot be forced to retire before the mandatory age of 65 without their voluntary consent, affirming the illegal…
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Bato renews SC plea to block ICC arrest, cites P50-M bounty
Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa renews his Supreme Court plea to block ICC arrest, citing a P50-million bounty and threats to his constitutional rights.…
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Laguna judge faces perjury complaint over delayed e-warrant
A Laguna judge faces a perjury complaint for allegedly delaying an e-warrant for six years, prompting calls from VACC to strengthen electronic warrant…
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Castro denies seeking Supreme Court post
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro refutes claims of being considered for a Supreme Court appointment, emphasizing she has not…
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