May 23, 2025

Tag: Supreme Court

  • Supreme Court Rules Detailed Mental Illness History Unnecessary for Insanity Defense

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    In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has clarified that a detailed history of mental illness is not a prerequisite for defendants claiming insanity as a legal defense. This decision was handed down by the court’s third division and has significant implications for future legal proceedings involving mental health defenses. The ruling…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Philippine Supreme Court Demands Comments from House Members on Social Media Personalities’ Petition

    In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of the Philippines has mandated members of the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez, to provide their comments on a petition filed by several social media influencers. The court’s directive, issued in a resolution dated February 11, 2025, calls upon the respondents to…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • PhilHealth’s P89.9 Billion Transfer: PDAF 2.0?

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    A Modern-Day Heist? Imagine your family meticulously saving for medical emergencies, only to discover those funds were quietly redirected to buy a shiny new car—without your consent. This is the analogy many Filipinos draw when discussing the Philippine government’s transfer of P89.9 billion from PhilHealth’s reserve funds to the national treasury. Authorized in 2023 and…

    Written by

    Danilo Alvarado

  • House Leaders Assure Supreme Court: 2025 Budget is Above Board, No ‘Blank Checks’ Here!

    In a bold statement from the heart of Manila, leaders of the House of Representatives have thrown down the gauntlet, asserting their full compliance with the Supreme Court’s request for the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the current year’s budget documents. They are brimming with confidence that the Supreme Court’s scrutiny will reveal no…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Supreme Court Shocker: Renewable Energy Developers No Longer Need DOE Endorsement for VAT Refunds!

    In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has declared that renewable energy developers do not require an endorsement from the Department of Energy to claim VAT refunds. This ruling came after the court’s Third Division reviewed a case brought by Maibarara Geothermal, Inc., which sought a refund exceeding PHP80 million for the year 2013. The…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Supreme Court Dismisses Clerk for Soliciting Bribes from Litigant’s Family

    The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday the dismissal of a Regional Trial Court clerk, Gerald Eric Sanchez, from his position at the Cabuyao City, Laguna RTC. Sanchez was found guilty of gross misconduct for soliciting and accepting PHP100,000 from the parent of a litigant in return for securing a Public Attorney’s Office lawyer. The court’s…

    Written by

    Oliver DelaCruz

  • Solicitor General to Defend Senate in Impeachment Case Before Supreme Court

    The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has been appointed to represent the Senate in legal challenges related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as confirmed by Senate President Francis Escudero during a press conference in Quezon City. Escudero disclosed that he has already passed on a petition from Duterte’s supporters to…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • President Marcos Jr. Establishes Eight New Courts in San Juan City

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has recently enacted Republic Act 12121, which authorizes the establishment of eight new courts in San Juan City. The legislation, signed into law on February 13, reassigns four existing Regional Trial Court (RTC) branches from Pasig City to San Juan City, specifically branches 68, 160, 162, and 264. Additionally, the…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • House Tri Committee Issues Subpoenas to Absent Social Media Influencers and Vloggers

    The House Tri Committee (Tri Comm) has taken decisive action by issuing subpoenas to a group of social media influencers and vloggers who did not appear at a recent congressional hearing, despite receiving show cause orders. The committee warned that further non-compliance could result in legal repercussions. The list of those subpoenaed includes notable figures…

    Written by

    Fabian Apostol

  • Baguio Court Dismisses Another Plea for Restraining Order Against BCDA in John Hay Dispute

    In a recent development in Baguio City, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 3 has dismissed yet another legal challenge aimed at obtaining a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). The case was brought forward by sub-lessees of the Camp John Hay Development Corporation (CJHDevCo), who sought to halt…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio