Administrative, Criminal and Civil Procedure and Litigation

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Impeachment and Criminal Liability: What Happens After Removal From Office (Philippines)

Philippine impeachment limits: removal and disqualification only. After removal, criminal prosecution and punishment may still proceed under Article XI.

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Criminal Fines for Willful Use of Another Corporation’s Protected Name in the Philippines

Explains Section 159 Revised Corporation Code fines for unauthorized use of corporate name, SEC enforcement under Section 17, and compliance steps.

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Senate as Impeachment Court: What “Sole Power to Try and Decide” Means (Philippines)

Explains the Senate impeachment trial power, oath requirement, and two-thirds conviction vote under the 1987 Constitution, with leading Supreme Court rulings.

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What Punishment Can the Senate Impose After Conviction in an Impeachment Trial (Philippines)

Learn what punishment the Senate may impose after impeachment conviction: removal and disqualification, plus separate criminal prosecution under the 1987 Constitution.

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President and Vice President Impeachment in the Philippines: Executive Power and Continuity Under the 1987 Constitution

Explains presidential impeachment, vice presidential succession, and continuity of executive power under the 1987 Constitution and related Supreme Court rulings.

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Illegal Access and Hacking: Prosecuting Former Employees Under the Cybercrime Prevention Act

Illegal access by a former employee: charges, evidence, and remedies under the Cybercrime Prevention Act, including hacking-type intrusions and data interference.

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