Tuesday, February 17, 2026

IDENTIFICATION OF THE ACCUSED

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I. Governing Constitutional and Evidentiary Framework In every criminal prosecution, the identity of the accused as the perpetrator is an in...
Sunday, February 15, 2026

An explanation of the CONFIRMATION OF CHARGES HEARING before the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the procedural steps toward TRIAL ON THE MERITS.

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I. LEGAL NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF A CONFIRMATION OF CHARGES HEARING A. Governing Legal Framework The confirmation of charges procedure is go...

Constitutionality of Routine Custodial Arrest of Motorists in Fatal Traffic Incidents

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I. STATEMENT OF THE ISSUE Whether the routine custodial arrest or detention of a motorist involved in a traffic accident resulting in death ...

This decision reinforces the following controlling doctrines: 1. Ombudsman factual findings are binding when supported by substantial evidence. 2. Case-fixing constitutes grave misconduct and serious dishonesty warranting dismissal. 3. Administrative due process is satisfied by notice and opportunity to explain. 4. Electronic evidence is admissible in administrative proceedings if supported by substantial evidence. 5. Data privacy laws cannot be invoked to frustrate lawful accountability investigations. 6. Criminal acquittal or dismissal does not preclude administrative sanctions.

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Title: Rolando B. Zoleta v. Investigating Staff, Internal Affairs Board, Office of the Ombudsman G.R. No.: 258888 Date: April 8, 2024 Divisi...

The Supreme Court affirmed that courts have the discretionary power to reduce stipulated interest rates when they are found to be unconscionable, iniquitous, or illegal.

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Whether courts possess the authority to intervene and reduce a contractually stipulated interest rate on the ground that it is unconscionabl...
Friday, February 13, 2026

Criticisms of the Judiciary. -

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The right of the public to criticize government decisions, the protection of freedom of speech and expression, and the permissible bounds of...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Conversion of land from agricultural use to residential use; Requirements.

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The conversion of land from agricultural use to residential use in the Philippines is not a matter of mere desire; it is a regulated, multi-...
Sunday, February 1, 2026

Employer’s management prerogative does not extend to regulating the off-duty intimate relationships of employees when such relationships do not materially affect job performance and are not proscribed by law or enforceable rules. Termination of employment based on marriage and pregnancy is illegal.

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Zaida R. Inocente v. St. Vincent Foundation for Children and Aging, Inc./Veronica Menguito G.R. No. 202621 • June 22, 2016 Facts 1. Responde...
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Whether a conviction for a capital offense may be sustained based solely on a guilty plea when the prosecution fails to present any evidence to prove the accused’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt, in light of Section 3, Rule 116 of the Rules of Court and constitutional due process guarantees.

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People of the Philippines v. Brendo P. Pagal, G.R. No. 241257, September 29, 2020 —  I. Procedural Posture The case was brought to the Supre...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Supreme Court Jurisprudence on Adultery (2000–2025)

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I. ISSUES ADDRESSED This memorandum digests the following key questions: 1. What are the essential procedural and substantive requirements t...
Friday, January 16, 2026

Procedures and jurisprudence governing Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL). R.A. 9344 & R.A. 10630. Supreme Court’s Revised Rule on CICL. Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, as amended.

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The procedures and jurisprudence governing Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) under Republic Act No. 9344 (Juvenile Justice and Welfar...
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Child in conflict with the law; statutory rape; suspended sentence

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Digest and Analysis of Supreme Court Decision G.R. No. 265302 – People of the Philippines v. CICL XXX265302  Promulgated: April 2, 2025 Pone...