Tag: Philippine law

Supreme Court Ruling on Concealment of Homosexuality Sparks Outcry

MANILA, Philippines — A recent Supreme Court ruling equating the concealment of homosexuality with fraud raises serious concerns about...

Supreme Court Rules Hiding Sexual Orientation Grounds for Annulment

Supreme Court Affirms Fraud in Hiding Sexual OrientationThe Supreme Court has decisively ruled that concealing one’s sexual orientation from...

Man Arrested for Not Declaring Cash at Naia Airport

Man Arrested for Not Declaring Cash at Naia Airport MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested a man at Ninoy Aquino International...

Commission Backs Early Childhood Care and Development Act

CHR Endorses Early Childhood Care and Development Act The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has openly supported the Early Childhood...

House Adopts Death Penalty Revival Recommendation

House Adopts Death Penalty Revival RecommendationThe House of Representatives has approved a proposal from the quad-committee to reinstate the...

Supreme Court Upholds Justice in Nullity of Marriage

Supreme Court Defends Justice in Nullity of Marriage The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the principles of justice and fairness in...

House Honors Late Leaders with Profound Condolences

House Adopts Resolutions Expressing Profound CondolencesThe House of Representatives recently adopted separate resolutions expressing profound condolences to the families...

President Marcos Appoints New Solicitor General Leadership

President Marcos Names New Solicitor GeneralOn Thursday, May 29, Solicitor General Menardo I. Guevarra accepted President Marcos’ decision not...

Broadcaster Found Guilty of Cyber Libel in Iloilo Case

Broadcaster Convicted of Cyber LibelA broadcaster in Iloilo City has been found guilty beyond reasonable doubt on three counts...

SUV Driver Granted Bail After NAIA Departure Collision

SUV Driver Temporarily Released on BailThe driver involved in the SUV crash at the departure area of Ninoy Aquino...

International Criminal Court Conviction and Public Office Eligibility

ICC Conviction and Eligibility for Public Office A conviction from the International Criminal Court (ICC) does not automatically prevent former...

Supreme Court Increases Penalties for Sexual Offenses

Heavier Penalties When Accused Appeals Criminal Case The Supreme Court (SC) has once again underscored that courts may impose heavier...