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The Airwaves Are No Longer for Hoarding
No more tearing up the same road twice. The law finally caught up with common sense.
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No Motive to Lie: The Logic Behind Ante Litem Motam
Why courts trust evidence born before anyone had reason to lie.
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The Child, the Crime, and the Law
A child may harm without truly understanding wrong. The law, at its best, knows the difference.
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Consensus Facit Matrimonium: Consent makes the marriage
This is the foundational principle of marriage law.
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Self-defense
The primary legal basis for self-defense is found in Article 11, paragraph 1, of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines.
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Animal Welfare Laws in the Philippines
Did you know? Animals are also protected by our laws!
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Unreasonable Searches and the Birth of the Exclusionary Rule in the Philippines
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures: The Doctrine of Exclusion
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Prima Facie, Explained
A case that is sufficient to prove a fact unless disproved by contrary evidence.
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On February 28, 2025, our lawyers, paralegals, and trainees convened to have a comprehensive discussion focused on dissecting recent jurisprudence and significant court orders and rulings. The meeting
The discussions provided platform for our legal professionals to: * Stay abreast of the latest legal developments * Enhance their understanding of emerging legal trends
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Philippine SC: Love and Marriage Rulings
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has rendered several decisions related to LOVE and MARRIAGE, especially concerning CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, FAMILY LAW and EQUALITY.
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Gabay sa Paglalagay ng Pangalan ng Ama sa Birth Certificate
Paano ang proseso ng pagdadagdag ng pangalan ng ama sa birth certificate ng isang bata?
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How Judges Speak Without Making Law
"Not every word from the bench binds the books — some are merely whispers of wisdom the court leaves behind."
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Beyond Blame: The Three Tests of Causo Fortuito
Acts of God vs. Acts of Negligence: Know the Difference
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Guilty Hands, Not Guilty Thoughts
"Your thoughts are your own — the law only comes knocking when you act."
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Innocent Until You Prove Otherwise
"Assert it? Prove it. The law doesn't owe you the benefit of the doubt — it demands the evidence."
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When the Crime Is Its Own Evidence
When the law doesn't need a warrant — only a witness.
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The Plaintiff's Burden: You Started It, You Prove It
Bringing a case to court is easy. Winning one is another matter entirely.
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Why the Law Doesn't Care If You Got a Bad Deal
"Before you swipe your card, the burden of proof is already yours."
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Intent to Steal: The Mind Behind the Crime
The difference between a crime and an accident lives entirely in intent.
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