New DOJ rules raise quantum of evidence, expand prosecutor duties
The rules also establish a clear quantum of evidence—prima facie evidence with reasonable certainty of conviction—to ensure that only...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
Jun 151 min read
SB has dismissed graft complaints against former mayor due to 'inordinate delay'
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the graft complaints against former mayor Teddy Tumang of Mexico town, Pampanga, and a trader due to...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
May 302 min read
SC to Repeal Provisions of Rule 112 of the Revised Rules on Criminal Procedure
May 30, 2024 Photo by Rex Book Store- Tacloban Branch Affected provisions of Rule 112 (Preliminary Investigation) of the 2000 Revised...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
May 125 min read
Deduro Vs. Maj. Gen. Eric C. Vinoya, G.R. No. 254753. July 4, 2023
The Supreme Court has declared that red-tagging, vilification, labelling, and guilt by association threaten a person’s right to life,...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
May 112 min read
SAN MIGUEL FOODS, INC., vs SPOUSES RAMON AND MA. NELIA FABIE, AND FRESH LINK, INC., G.R. No. 234849, April 03, 2024
The Court can conduct its own factual findings if there is insufficient evidence or if the parties failed to substantiate their claims In...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
May 84 min read
NOW TELECOM COMPANY, INC., VS. NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
NOW Telecom's application for injunctive relief has been rendered moot and academic At the outset, it is worth noting that, during the...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
May 52 min read
'ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT AS EVIDENCE'
Rule 3 ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS Section 1. Electronic documents as functional equivalent of paper-based documents. – Whenever a rule of...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
May 54 min read
There is a legal obstacle to the DOJ changing the evidentiary standard to “reasonable certainty of conviction.”
Preliminary Published 21 July 2023, The Daily Tribune It is well settled in Philippine law and jurisprudence that criminal complaints...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
May 31 min read
WILLY TAN Y CHUA vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, G.R. No. 148194, April 12, 2002
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to appeal in the manner prescribed by law. While this right is statutory,...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
Apr 2825 min read
MAMERTO AUSTRIA vs. AAA AND BBB, RESPONDENTS, G.R. No. 205275. June 28, 2022
In the exercise of its exclusive rule-making authority and the symbolic function to instruct the bench and the bar, the Court once again...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
Apr 97 min read
DE LIMA et al. vs. Hon. CA, G.R. No. 199972. August 15, 2022
RE: Judicial courtesy is not a ground for the issuance of a WPI. Brief statement of facts: The CA found that Meridien's cause of action...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
Apr 98 min read
METROPOLITAN BANK AND TRUST CO. vs. RADIO PHILIPPINES NETWORK, INC., et al., G.R. No. 190517. July 27, 2022
RE: FINALITY OF JUDGMENT, Effect of Prefatorily, it must be stressed that all the issues between the parties are deemed resolved and laid...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
Apr 63 min read
HEIRS OF PIO TEJADA et al vs. HAY et al, G.R. No. 250542, October 10, 2022
Bona fide amendments to pleadings are allowed at any stage of the proceedings so that every case may as much as possible, be determined...
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ATTY. PHIL JURIS
Mar 296 min read
Appeal; Rule 45; Questions of law
"Appeal is a mere statutory privilege and may be exercised only in accordance with law. A party who seeks to avail of the privilege must...
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