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BIR wins tax case versus San Miguel | The Manila Times
“Since SMC failed to obtain a favorable ruling from the BIR declaring that their advances to related parties were not subject to DST, it cannot belatedly claim good faith under a BIR Ruling issued to...
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SC overturns dismissal of disqualification petition against Cagayan governor
“Practicable realities borne by technological advances must likewise be considered, such as those resulting from filings made through email. Actual receipt of pleadings by email is not limited to the...
View ArticleIs Pastor Apolo Quiboloy qualified to avail the perks of voluntary surrender?
To determine whether Pastor Apollo Quiboloy qualifies for the mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender under Philippine criminal law, we must assess whether his actions meet the required...
View ArticleIllegal Recruitment by Syndicated Estafa vs Economic Sabotage
Illegal Recruitment by Syndicated Estafa and Economic Sabotage are related but distinct legal concepts often encountered in labor law and criminal law, particularly concerning cases of recruitment...
View ArticleHow to Cancel Chattel Mortgage in the Philippines: Step-by-Step Guide
To check the cancellation of a chattel mortgage for a property that has been fully paid in the Philippines, you can follow these steps: 1. Obtain the Release or Cancellation Documents Contact the...
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Lacoste loses trademark fight vs Crocodile in the Philippines
The Supreme Court rules that there are ‘distinct visual differences’ in both their logos, and that Crocodile has no intent to ‘ride on the goodwill of Lacoste’ Source: Lacoste loses trademark fight vs...
View ArticleJudicial Disciplinary Powers and Clemency in the Philippines
In the Philippines, there is no specific law that directly empowers the Supreme Court (SC) to grant clemency or pardon to a dismissed judge. However, the Supreme Court has inherent disciplinary...
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Supreme Court: COA has no power to impose administrative penalties | ABS-CBN...
“The liability of erring public officers in a disallowance case should partake of the nature of an obligation for restitution – not a fine or a penalty,” the court said in the decision penned by...
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Alice Guo posts P540,000 bail for graft charges in Valenzuela court | Cebu...
“Under paragraph (a), where the accused is a public official, the case shall be forwarded to the nearest RTC of the nearest judicial region from the judicial region where the official holds public...
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Supreme Court: Resistance from victim not required in rape cases | Philstar.com
The high tribunal, citing jurisprudence, said that such rape cases should be viewed in the “light of the victim’s perception and judgment” when the crime was committed. It added that requiring proof...
View ArticleMagna carta for Filipino seafarers signed into law | ABS-CBN News
Marcos signed Republic Act 12021 or “An Act Providing for the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers” in a ceremony held in Malacañang attended by stakeholders and House and Senate leaders. According to...
View ArticleHow to Pass 2025 Philippines Bar Examination
Passing the 2025 Bar Examinations in the Philippines requires a well-structured, comprehensive approach, combining a strategic study plan, a healthy lifestyle, and practice under exam conditions. Here...
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Tupperware files for bankruptcy amid slumping sales – CBS Detroit
“Over the last several years, the Company’s financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment,” president and CEO Laurie Ann Goldman said in a statement...
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Can people cited in contempt be detained in prisons?
“This coercive process is essential to the legislature’s discharge of its functions. This power permits either House or the Legislature to perform its duties without impediment as it enables the...
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Lawyer asks SC to reconsider decision excluding Sulu from Bangsamoro |...
Latiph argued that the inclusion of Sulu in Bangsamoro is consistent with Section 18, Article X of the 1987 Constitution.”The creation of the autonomous region shall be effective when approved by...
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Quiet firing? SC says hostile behavior toward a worker is constructive...
“Surely, the calculated and combined acts of TQAI President Lim, TQAI Group Retail Manager De Jesus, TQAI General Sales Manager Dela Paz, and Group Head Sobreviñas toward petitioner constitute acts of...
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SC says only children, legal spouse can claim seafarer death benefits |...
“Accordingly, the court is constrained to find that Cerena is the legitimate spouse of Pedrito at the time of his death, and her 30-year separation de facto from the latter, as well as her subsequent...
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SC urges public: Report corrupt judges, lawyers via email | ABS-CBN News
The Supreme Court said violations that could be reported include extortion of money, gift or favor for process like warrants, summons, writs of execution; extortion to gain inside information on any...
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Labor group asks SC to stop transfer of PhilHealth funds to treasury |...
For its part, Nagkaisa said they are filing the motion to intervene as they have already exhausted remedies by sending letters to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Finance Secretary Ralph Recto. The...
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China is removing crosses from churches, replacing images of Christ with Xi...
Anyone who practices religion outside of the state-approved associations is considered to be in a “cult” and subjected to anti-cult provisions in Chinese law, a policy that has resulted in mass...
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