Tag: Supreme Court

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.
February 9, 2025
The Supreme Court decides: When the infliction of physical injuries against a minor is done at the spur of the moment or intended to discipline or correct the wrongful behavior of the child, it is imperative that the specific intent to debase, degrade, or demean the intrinsic worth and dignity of the child as a human be established.
January 26, 2025
The Supreme Court decides: A champertous contract is void for being contrary to public policy.
January 19, 2025
The Supreme Court decides: A radio reception creates a performance separate from the broadcast. This is otherwise known as the doctrine of multiple performances which provides that a radio (or television) transmission or broadcast can create multiple performances at once.
January 12, 2025
The Supreme Court decides: A court may sentence an accused found guilty of online libel to payment of fine only, rather than imprisonment.
January 5, 2025
The Supreme Court decides: A violation of Procurement Laws by public officers will not automatically result in a conviction under Republic Act No. 3019, also known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
December 29, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The power of the courts to commit prisoners carries with it the duty to immediately release them in case of detention for a period equivalent or longer than the maximum imposable penalty.
December 26, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: While the Court is mindful of the challenges faced by our judges in performing their duties, it shall not hesitate to hold them accountable when they fail to do so without any acceptable reason.

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