SC orders Congress to enact anti-political dynasty law
The Supreme Court has ordered Congress to enact an anti-political dynasty law, ruling that its 39-year failure to fulfill the constitutional mandate amounted…
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Philippine Supreme Court news — decisions, oral arguments, and cases that shape national law and politics.
The Supreme Court has ordered Congress to enact an anti-political dynasty law, ruling that its 39-year failure to fulfill the constitutional mandate amounted…
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The Supreme Court acquitted Mcgill Esquillo Omandam, ruling prosecutors failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he consumed alcohol during the 2019…
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The SC cited its inherent power to cite individuals for contempt for conduct that impedes, obstructs, or degrades the administration of justice.
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The Supreme Court expects to release the 2026 Bar Examinations results in January 2027, allowing examinees to spend the Christmas holidays without waiting for…
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The Supreme Court ruled that it cannot administratively discipline an LGU employee detailed to a lower court without prior approval, but said the worker may…
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Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Gaerlan said the results of the 2026 Bar Examinations are expected to be released in January 2027, after the Christmas…
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12,010 examinees completed the final day of the 2026 Bar Examinations, maintaining a 99.9 percent retention rate and concluding the three-day test held across…
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The 2026 online Bar examinations enter their final day with 12,017 examinees taking Criminal Law, Remedial Law, Ethics and Practical Exercises nationwide.
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It emphasized that the examiners are ‘all warm bodies’ and are neither powered nor guided by AI.
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The Supreme Court found Bar review coach Edgar Dizon guilty of indirect contempt for spreading false claims that AI would sort and check answers in the 2023…
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The 2026 Bar Examinations continued smoothly nationwide, with 12,017 examinees returning for the second day despite rain as they tackled Civil Law, Land Titles…
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ATOM condemns the Supreme Court’s reversal of Imelda Marcos’ graft conviction, saying the ruling deepens concerns over accountability and the Marcos family’s…
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Duterte claimed that, as an incumbent impeachable official, she enjoys ‘limited procedural immunity’ from criminal prosecution while in office.
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Vice President Sara Duterte asked the Supreme Court to nullify her indictment on three counts of grave threats, claiming limited procedural immunity while she…
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The Supreme Court ruled that the NCIP has jurisdiction over land disputes only when all parties belong to the same indigenous community.
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The Senate impeachment court may tap three to five retired Supreme Court justices and constitutional experts as amici curiae to help resolve the disputed vote…
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