In De Leon v. PLDT, the Supreme Court upheld PLDT’s redemption of preferred shares, ruling it lawful and compliant with the Constitution’s foreign ownership limits for public utilities. The Court also noted that the petitioner lacked sufficient interest to challenge PLDT’s corporate actions.
The Supreme Court disqualified Albay Governor Noel Rosal and Legazpi City Mayor Carmen Rosal for violating election laws. They were found guilty of releasing public funds during the election campaign period, which is prohibited under the Omnibus Election Code. This decision highlights the importance of compliance with election regulations to ensure fairness.
Rosal v. Commission on Elections [October 22, 2024] Read More »
In Colinares v. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court ruled that the transaction between petitioners and the bank was a simple loan, not a trust receipt agreement. The petitioners had already acquired ownership of the construction materials before securing a loan, indicating the absence of a trust receipt relationship.
Colinares vs. Court of Appeals [September 5, 2000] Read More »
In Tiu v. Dizon, the Supreme Court held that Ruben Tiu’s detention remained lawful because the conditional pardon granted by former President Arroyo was incomplete without the necessary pardon papers. Additionally, Tiu’s classification as a penal colonist did not automatically reduce his sentence without presidential approval.
In In re Petition for Judicial Clemency of Manuel V. Romillo, Jr., the Supreme Court denied Judge Romillo’s request for reinstatement and retirement benefits, emphasizing its exclusive authority over judicial discipline and the inapplicability of executive clemency to judicial officials.
In re Petition for Judicial Clemency of Manuel V. Romillo, Jr. [December 8, 2008] Read More »
In People vs. Salle, Jr., the Supreme Court ruled that a conditional pardon cannot be granted to an accused while their appeal is pending, as the conviction is not yet final. This ensures the separation of powers, preventing executive interference in judicial matters.
In Torres vs. Gonzales, the Supreme Court ruled that a convict who violates the conditions of a conditional pardon can be rearrested and recommitted without a new court conviction. The President’s determination of such a violation is sufficient for recommitment, emphasizing the executive’s authority in pardon matters.
In Padilla vs. Congress of the Philippines, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress is not constitutionally required to convene in joint session following a presidential declaration of martial law or suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, unless it intends to revoke such proclamation.
Padilla vs. Congress of the Philippines [July 25, 2017] Read More »
In Lansang vs. Garcia, the Supreme Court ruled that the judiciary can review the factual basis of the President’s suspension of the writ of habeas corpus to ensure it meets constitutional requirements, affirming the system of checks and balances among government branches.
In Sarmiento vs. Mison, the Supreme Court ruled that the President can appoint the Commissioner of Customs without needing the Commission on Appointments’ approval, as the position is not among those requiring such consent under the Constitution.
