In the recent case of People of the Philippines v. Dante Manzano De Guzman (G.R. No. 274863 and 275057-59), July 2, 2025), the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of former Quezon City District III Councilor Dante Manzano De Guzman for graft involving more than Six Million Pesos (PhP6,000,000.00) worth of ghost projects.
Article 74 of the Family Code provides that the property relationship between husband and wife shall be governed in the following order: (1) by marriage settlements executed before the marriage; (2) by the provisions of this Code; and (3) By the local custom.
A will is an act whereby a person is permitted, the formalities prescribed by law, to control to a certain degree the disposition of this estate, to take effect after his death. The making of a will is a strictly personal act; it cannot be left in whole or in part to the discretion of a third person, or accomplished through the instrumentality of an agent or attorney. (Articles 783 and 784 of the Civil Code)
The Supreme Court clarified that the requirement of indicating the material dates in the petition is separate from the requirement that the petition be timely filed, as both must be complied with.
A candidate’s low vote count in past elections does not automatically make them a nuisance candidate in future elections.
Section 86 of the Revised Corporation Code provides that a nonstock corporation is one where no part of its income is distributable as dividends to its members, trustees, or officers: Provided, That any profit which a nonstock corporation may obtain incidental to its operations shall, whenever necessary or proper, be used for the furtherance of the purpose or purposes for which the corporation was organized.
A donation is an act of liberality whereby a person disposes gratuitously of a thing or right in favor of another, who accepts it. (Sps. Eduarte v. The Honorable Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 105944, February 9, 1996)
The Family Code protects the rights of spouses and children by providing a structured mechanism for legal separation This allows couples to address marital breakdowns caused by abuse, abandonment, or other serious grounds.
It allows spouses to live separately, regulates property and donations, ensures support and child custody, and safeguards inheritance and legal identity. While it does not dissolve the marriage, legal separation offers practical relief and legal remedies to the innocent spouse, emphasizing fairness, protection, and the welfare of children.
Holiday pay refers to an additional pay provided to a covered employee during regular holidays. On the other hand, premium pay refers to an additional pay of 30% of the day’s wage of a covered employee for work done on a non-working day, rest day, or a special non-working day.
The right to appeal is neither a natural right nor it is a component of due process. It is a mere statutory privilege, and may be exercised only in a manner and in accordance with the provisions of law. (Brual v. Brual, et al., G.R. No. 205451, March 7, 2022)
