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CA reso allows Maria Ressa to travel to US | Joel R. San Juan
But the CA held that Ressa was able to prove the necessity and urgency of her intended travel; through the invitation letter she submitted showing that her actual attendance is needed since it will be...
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CIDG to file criminal charges vs ‘Poblacion Girl”, parents over quarantine...
“Her action of leaving the quarantine facility and disregarding the quarantine procedure violated Rule XI Section 1 (g) (iii), (iv) of the IRR of R.A. 11332 (Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases...
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BOC intercepts over 1K smuggled chainsaws at Manila port | Philippine News...
A warrant of seizure and detention has been issued against the subject shipment in violation of Section 1113 “Property Subject to Seizure and Forfeiture” in relation to Section 1401 “Unlawful...
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CA sets aside P7.4M suit vs Aga Muhlach over Marie France weight loss campaign
The decision, written by Associate Justice Pablito Perez, voided the contract between Muhlach and the agency, Pacific Asian Advertising Specialist, Inc. (PAASI), and dismissed the civil case filed by...
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PH among ‘biggest losers’ in Ukraine war | The Manila Times
“Tayo naman we just closely watch what’s happening there. Wala naman tayong pakialam sa Europe; hindi naman tayo katabi ng Ukraine (We have no interest in Europe; we are not a neighbor of Ukraine),”...
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ICC prosecutor: Team leaves to investigate war crimes in Ukraine
Karim Khan told Reuters his office would see if there was evidence of war crimes, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide – the offenses under the court’s jurisdiction – by all parties in the...
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UN Environment Assembly endorses reso to end plastic pollution | Philippine...
With the endorsement of a legally binding global treaty, UN member states will be mandated to address the full lifecycle of plastics, the design of reusable and recyclable products and materials, even...
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Converting to Islam to marry a second spouse is bigamy, SC rules
In a 17-page decision penned by Associate Justice Marvic Leonen and released on Monday, March 21, the SC said: “A party to a civil marriage who converts to Islam and contracts another marriage,...
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As gov’t nixes WFH, BPOs say hybrid work is the future | ABS-CBN News
But the Department of Finance has said that to enjoy these tax perks, these firms also have to comply with Section 309 of the Tax Code, which says that these companies “shall be exclusively conducted...
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SC rejects clemency for dismissed judge in Delfin Lee case
“[The] grant of clemency must still always be delicately balanced with the preservation of public confidence in the courts. When there is no showing of genuine remorse or that the petitioner has...
View ArticleComelec junks over 1,000 poll overspending cases | Philstar.com
“These are just the highlighted cases whose decisions have been released by the Comelec because the positions are high-ranking, but we have also released case decisions on mayors disqualified by the...
View ArticleGarin: No science to back COVID testing for travelers from China | Inquirer News
According to Garin, there was a “lack of scientific basis” for the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) recommendation to require people from China to undergo COVID testing amid the resumption of...
View ArticleSC division orders dismissal of rape, acts of lasciviousness charges vs Vhong...
The SC noted that the determination of probable cause for filing of charges belongs to the public prosecutor, although “judicial intrusion is justified when the exercise of such authority is tainted...
View ArticleLiabilities of common carriers
A contract of affreightment is one by which the owner of a vessel leases the whole of part of the vessel to a merchant or other person for the conveyance of goods in consideration of the payment of...
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New lawyers urged to uphold legal profession, seek justice | ABS-CBN News
“I declare fealty to the constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. In so doing, I shall work towards promoting the rule of law in a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality and peace,”...
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BIR files complaint vs own employee for tampering with sales machines
Section 264-B of the Philippine Tax Code prohibits the possession and use of “sales suppression devices,” or devices that allow the user to “hide” electronic sales transactions.Those charged can be...
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Manila court finds ‘Bikoy’ guilty of perjury | Philippine News Agency
“In this case, the totality of the prosecution evidence, when put under severe testing, amounts to proof beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of perjury. The witnesses who testified for the...
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Duterte on narco policemen: Kill them | The Manila Times
“Don’t bring them to court. Shoot them dead. Observe due process? Why would I keep you alive?” he said. Source: Duterte on narco policemen: Kill them | The Manila Times — LN: **speechless**
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Solon says OVP confidential funds ‘invalid’ but may not be grounds for...
“It’s invalid… You cannot unload funds from the President’s contingent fund, for a release in the nature of a confidential fund, when there is no confidential fund in the first place. Because,...
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SC: Seafarer injured in basketball game should get disability benefits |...
The Supreme Court however noted that Arguilles was playing basketball, which is an employer-sanctioned activity onboard the vessel and cannot be considered as a reckless or deliberate activity...
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