Wednesday, May 27, 2026

When are ADMINISTRATIVE WARRANTS valid and justified?

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EN BANC [ G.R. No. 242957. February 28, 2023 ] THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND THE JAIL WARDEN, BUREAU OF IMMIGR...

Assignment of errors on appeal: a matter not raised by the parties may be reviewed if necessary for a complete resolution of the case.

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EN BANC [ G.R. No. 242957. February 28, 2023 ] THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND THE JAIL WARDEN, BUREAU OF IMMIGR...

The exercise of judicial power requires an actual case calling for it; thus, courts have no authority to pass upon issues through advisory opinions, or to resolve hypothetical or feigned problems or friendly suits collusively arranged between parties without real adverse interests.

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EN BANC [ G.R. No. 242957. February 28, 2023 ] THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND THE JAIL WARDEN, BUREAU OF IMMIGR...

Doctrines of exhaustion of administrative remedies and of primary jurisdiction

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EN BANC [ G.R. No. 242957. February 28, 2023 ] THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND THE JAIL WARDEN, BUREAU OF IMMIGR...

On the Propriety of Resorting to Rule 45 in Assailing the RTC's Decision or Final Order Disposing a Habeas Corpus Case

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EN BANC [ G.R. No. 242957. February 28, 2023 ] THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND THE JAIL WARDEN, BUREAU OF IMMIGR...

Whether Senator Dela Rosa was entitled to a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or Status Quo Ante Order (SQAO) to stop government authorities from arresting or surrendering him pursuant to an ICC warrant, Interpol Red Notice, or similar foreign process without a Philippine judicial warrant.

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Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa v. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, et al. G.R. No. 278747 Resolution dated May 20, 2026 En...
Thursday, May 14, 2026

Section 3(f), Republic Act No. 3019: Neglecting or refusing, after due demand or request, without sufficient justification, to act within a reasonable time on any matter pending before him for the purpose of obtaining, directly or indirectly, from any person interested in the matter some pecuniary or material benefit or advantage, or for the purpose of favoring his own interest or giving undue advantage in favor of or discriminating against any other interested party.

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"Xxx. Meanwhile, Section 3(f) of Republic Act No. 3019 states: (f) Neglecting or refusing, after due demand or request, without suffici...

Section 3(e), Republic Act No. 3019: Causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage or preference in the discharge of his official administrative or judicial functions through manifest partiality, evident bad faith or gross inexcusable negligence. This provision shall apply to officers and employees of offices or government corporations charged with the grant of licenses or permits or other concessions.

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"Xxx. Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019 states: SECTION 3. Corrupt practices of public officers. In addition to acts or omissions o...

Probable Cause as Determined by Ombudsman

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"Xxx. Probable cause is defined in Arroyo v. Sandiganbayan:92 Probable cause is defined as 'the existence of such facts and circums...
Saturday, April 18, 2026

Psychological violence through marital infidelity under Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 9262.

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"XXX is guilty of psychological violence through marital infidelity under Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 9262   XXX was charged with ...

Double jeopardy does not attach to void judgments.

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"Double jeopardy does not attach to void judgments; the OSG correctly filed a Rule 65 Petition to assail the verdict of acquittal of th...
Monday, March 23, 2026

Whether corporate officers of a licensed manning agency are solidarily liable with the corporation for the monetary claims of an OFW seafarer.

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Parce v. Magsaysay Maritime Corporation (G.R. No. 241309, 13 October 2025). I. Facts Petitioner (Parce), an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), ...
Monday, March 16, 2026

Whether the petitioner may maintain a separate civil action for damages based on fraud despite the filing of a criminal case.

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Hao v. Lagahid  (G.R. No. 238095,  20 August 2025). I. Facts Samson Hao owned several properties. After his death, respondent Jennifer Lagah...