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Tag: Rules of Court

Nature of a cause of action

“A motion to dismiss is now a prohibited pleading, except when grounded on lack of subject matter jurisdiction, res judicata, litis pendentia, or prescription” “A...

Limitations to a lawyer’s speech

"Lawyer-litigants who choose to use their skill to recklessly file cases to further their fame and notoriety…will be subject to the appropriate provisions of...

Evidentiary presumptions

(Part 1) “The Supreme Court disagreed with the RTC and the CA, and declared that ‘he prosecution’s evidence is insufficient to warrant Rommel’s conviction for...

DOJ seeks SC guidance on POGOs

The Department of Justice will seek guidance from the Supreme Court in dealing with cases involving illegally operating Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), particularly...

Meeting court deadlines

"Meeting court deadlines may appear to be a burden to some or an interruption to joyous celebrations especially at this time of year, but...

‘Attorney, help me file a case’

"Knowledge of the law and its application helps us fuel a just, reliable, trustworthy and efficient justice system."   The aggrieved parties who approach lawyers for...

Understanding court cases and their settlement

"It would be best if settlement is pursued and achieved without the needless filing of court cases."   Substantive laws and the Rules of Court are...

SolGen cautioned on ABS-CBN case

A senior lawmaker on Friday urged Solicitor General Jose Calida to file any complaint he has against broadcasting giant ABS-CBN with the House of...

SC lets Veloso testify in Indonesia

The Supreme Court has allowed the taking of the testimony of convicted drug trafficker Mary Jane Veloso against her recruiters by way of a...

Chief Justice seeks purge of misfits

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Sandiganbayan wants Revilla’s graft cases tried in own court

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Bersamin unveils reform agenda for the judiciary

Chief Justice Lucas P. Bersamin has unveiled his four-point agenda for the judiciary, which include the updating of the Rules of Court, purging the...

Pending appeal, Imelda granted to post bail

The Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division on Thursday allowed Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos to post bail of P300,000 pending the appeal of her case. The anti-graft...

SC denies Ayala’s petition on 2007 explosion

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