In Uson v. Del Rosario, the Supreme Court ruled that the lawful wife, Maria Uson, inherited her deceased husband’s property, as per the laws in effect at his death. The Court denied inheritance claims by his illegitimate children, emphasizing that new rights under the New Civil Code cannot retroactively impair vested rights.
In Calleja v. Executive Secretary, the Supreme Court addressed challenges to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020. The Court upheld most provisions but struck down the proviso “which are not intended to cause death or serious physical harm” in Section 4, deeming it unconstitutional for being overbroad and infringing on freedom of expression.
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In Sobrejuanite-Flores v. Pilando, Jr., the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of requiring psychologists seeking licensure without examination to complete 100 hours of professional education. This requirement ensures practitioners maintain updated knowledge, aligning with the Philippine Psychology Act’s standards for public safety and professional competence.
Sobrejuanite-Flores v. Pilando, Jr. [November 23, 2021] Read More »
The Supreme Court ruled that a donation of property between spouses during marriage is void under the Family Code. In Santos v. Santos, the donated property was considered part of their community property. This case emphasizes the prohibition on such donations to protect marital property and preserve equality between spouses.
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.
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.
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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.
