Tag: Supreme Court

April 20, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: Where the accused security professional is licensed to exercise their profession and is equipped with a permit sanctioned by law, possession of the issued firearm under a belief in good faith that it is licensed is a valid defense in a case for illegal possession of firearm.
April 13, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: Under Republic Act No. 11362 also known as the Community Service Act, the court may, in its discretion, and lieu of service in jail, require that the penalties of arresto menor and arresto mayor be served by the defendant by rendering community service in the place where the crime was committed, and under such terms as the court shall determine, taking into consideration the gravity of the offense and the circumstances of the case.
April 6, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: Clients should not be unfairly penalized for their lawyer’s mistakes, especially when it could deny them justice.
March 30, 2025

The Supreme Court Decides: Premarital sexual relations resulting in pregnancy out of wedlock cannot be considered disgraceful or immoral when viewed against the prevailing norms of conduct.
March 16, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: A lawyer is not deemed a person in authority within the meaning of Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code
March 9, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) may still exercise parental authority and even sole custody over their children despite being assigned abroad.
March 2, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: Search warrants must clearly define the location to be searched; otherwise, they are invalid for violating the right against unlawful searches and seizures.
February 23, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: The PhilHealth Board is vested with the authority to withdraw or revoke an accreditation.
February 16, 2025

The Supreme Court decides: A DOLE Certificate of Recognition, by itself, is not a conclusive proof of legitimacy for a manpower provider. It only prevents the presumption of labor-only contracting from arising.

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