In-Depth Legal Commentaries, Updates, and Insights
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The Supreme Court affirmed deference to the Board of Investments’ expertise, allowing First Lepanto to amend its registration. This decision reinforces the principle that administrative agencies are best positioned to make policy decisions.
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An employer can legally terminate a probationary employee who fails to meet reasonable performance standards, provided these standards are communicated. This ruling emphasizes employer’s rights to assess suitability during probationary periods.
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Property owners can’t be liable for damages when lawfully building on their land, even if it inconveniences others. This case underscores that exercising property rights without violating laws does not warrant compensation for incidental damages.
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The Supreme Court upheld a rape conviction despite an intact hymen, clarifying that penetration of the labia is sufficient. This ruling emphasizes the violation of bodily integrity, not just physical damage, in defining rape under Philippine law.
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The Supreme Court acquitted the accused due to reasonable doubt stemming from inconsistencies in witness testimony. This highlights the importance of credible evidence in criminal convictions.
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The Supreme Court affirmed that managerial employees have security of tenure, requiring employers to provide substantiated reasons for dismissal. ‘Loss of confidence’ is not a sufficient ground if the employer was aware of the employee’s actions.
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A third party’s confession doesn’t automatically overturn a guilty verdict; the declarant must be unavailable and the confession trustworthy. The Supreme Court stressed direct evidence and caution with potentially fabricated confessions.
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A donation revocation for ingratitude doesn’t affect an innocent buyer’s rights. The true owner’s recourse is against the fraudulent seller, ensuring land title security.
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A party cannot challenge jurisdiction after participating in a trial, losing an appeal, and allowing the judgment to finalize. Raise jurisdictional objections early or risk waiving them.