The Supreme Court held promotional discounts cannot be stacked with the 20% senior citizen discount. What it means for establishments and seniors.

A spouse’s infidelity can destroy trust, fracture a family, and inflict profound emotional harm. But under Philippine criminal law, moral wrongdoing and criminal liability are not always the same thing. That distinction lies at the heart of the Supreme Court’s ruling in XXX v. R. No.

A search warrant gives law enforcement officers extraordinary authority to enter a constitutionally protected space and seize evidence. But that authority has boundaries.

Homeowners’ associations need meaningful ways to collect dues and enforce community rules. Without them, security, maintenance, garbage collection, common facilities, and other community services may become financially unsustainable.

In BDO Unibank v. Barcellano, the Supreme Court held a bank that negligently made funds available cannot recover them from the depositor.

Few procedural disputes present a contradiction as striking as this one: a man stood before the courts seeking to recover possession of his property, yet the defendants produced an official death certificate stating that he had been dead since 1990.

A real estate developer cannot necessarily avoid refund liability simply because the disputed promise came from a salesperson rather than from a brochure, newspaper advertisement, or television commercial.

A marriage certificate does not automatically prove criminal liability for bigamy. In Ma. Fe Imelda Lapira y Tungol v. R. No. 233512, promulgated February 26, 2026, the Supreme Court reversed the conviction of Ma.

In Philippine property transactions, a single mistake in a deed of sale can trigger decades of litigation. The wrong lot number may be typed into the contract. An estate may be partitioned using confusing cadastral references.

A photocopy is admissible like the original unless authenticity is genuinely disputed or admitting it is unfair (Rule 130). What People v. Lastimosa held.

The deaths of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Dipaculao, Aurora, should be approached with compassion, restraint, and rigor.

Local governments have broad authority to regulate traffic, manage public roads, build transport terminals, and promote public welfare. But that authority is not limitless. In City of Koronadal, represented by Mayor Eliordo Ogena, et al. v. Yellow Bus Lines, Inc. R. No.

When commenting on a viral controversy becomes cyber libel, a privacy violation or harassment in the Philippines, plus a checklist before you post.

A single letter may look simple, but in trademark law, simplicity can carry enormous commercial value. In Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC v.

Public office is not merely a position. It is a continuing trust. In the judiciary, that trust is even more exacting.

When psychological incapacity voids a marriage under Article 36 of the Family Code, and lessons from Republic v. Ramoran-Wong (G.R. No. 276986, 2026).

A Practical Guide to Robiso v. Ibay and What It Means for Adoptive Families Adoption cases often begin with a simple human story: a parent, unable to care for a child, entrusts that child to someone willing to give the child a stable home.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it is already transforming how legal professionals work. From drafting pleadings to conducting legal research, AI tools are becoming part of everyday legal practice. M. No. 25-11-28-SC).

Understanding how corporations must present financial information is essential for investors, regulators, and businesses. In Abacus Coal Exploration and Development Corporation v.

When a buyer stops paying under a contract to sell: why it is not a breach, Maceda Law grace periods and refunds, notarized notice, and PD 957 rights.